Download or read book Nirvana of Jesus Christ written by P.K. Vijayan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nirvana of Jesus Christ brings out the spiritual and philosophical genesis, growth, fruition and culmination of the personality of Jesus Christ from childhood to crucifixion in comparison to that of Lord Buddha. Nearly 18 missing years of Jesus’ younger days, until the time of his emergence as a preacher evangelizing the ideals enshrined in the New Testament of the Holy Bible, are delineated. The significance of Jesus’ revolutionary philosophy, ethical code of conduct and imperatives of righteousness to be compatible with the divine path of God are graphically brought out. It narrates Jesus’ long years spent with John, later John the Baptist, in the university of Takshashila, and his comprehensive absorption of Yoga precepts and practices and Indian spiritual ethos. This novel will be quite purposeful in understanding the maturation of the kernel of Buddhist and Christian philosophies in an identical ambience. Even a cursory read of Nirvana of Jesus Christ will conclusively prove to the reader that core values, metaphysics and ministerial conducts in Jesus’ gospels are rooted in Buddhist doctrines. Since Jesus Christ was presenting his spiritual and religious creed to usher in the Kingdom of God, he needed to reshape the Buddhist philosophical architecture in the template of theistic, faith-centric Judaism, whose followers were his first listeners. In short, Christianity articulates Buddhist composition by imposing the superstructure of God onto the concept of the Son, Father and Holy Ghost. The great commandments of Jesus and the pathology of the Sermon on the Mount are refashioned in the gist of Buddha’s Noble truths, eight-fold paths (Ashtanga Marga), five Silas and the characteristics of Nirvana.
Download or read book Nirvana in Christianity written by Loh Tse and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He who seeks shall not stop seeking until he finds; and when he finds, he will be frightened, and after he is frightened, he will be astonished, and he will reign over the cosmos." These encrypted words of Jesus in the Thomas Gospel verse 2 describe a Nirvana experience.Nirvana (moksha) is the highest achievable spiritual objective for a human: it is the reunion with his spiritual origin. This is also precisely the meaning of the word "religion", which goes back to the Latin "religare" (reunificate). All world religions have the same origin and thus in their original form also the same goal, which is called in Buddhism Nirvana and in Hinduism Moksha.There is also Nirvana (eternal life in the Kingdom of God) in Christianity, there is a Bodhisattva (Buddha-like Savior Jesus Christ), there is the law of Karma (seed and harvest), and there was the doctrine of reincarnation in Christian dogma (until 543 A.D.). And indeed Jesus Christ died as Bodhisattva when realizing the central idea of early Mahayana Buddhism, taking over the Karma of mankind on his shoulders (purifying sins through his blood), and to lead them collectively to Salvation (from the wheel of reincarnation) and to Eternal Life (Nirvana).The revelation of the origin of Christianity from Mahayana Buddhism is the religious message of this report!But Nirvana is not just a religious process of consciousness. Within the material world, the consciousness is accompanied by the subtle body and follows the physical rules of "spiritual technology" on its journey to Nirvana, which is also to be discovered here.The present authentic report describes in detail the Nirvana experience of Loh Tse, proves it with the corresponding explanations from the millennia-old Vedic, Buddhist and Christian scriptures, shows their connections with modern quantum and astrophysics and thereby inevitably decodes the phenomenon of wave/particle duality.An unexpected scientific discovery, and a firework of enlightenment for the reader!
Download or read book Jesus in Nirvana written by Cristian Knopke and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essay begins with an authentic report of a Nirvana experience. It's the only one that can currently be found in the entire Internet and therefore something very special. En route on this amazing journey to Nirvana, the reader acquires the knowledge necessary to understand the subsequent decryption of the Gospel of Thomas, in which Jesus Christ describes Nirvana. Since the Gospel of Thomas fortunately has never been incorporated into the biblical canon and thus survived the millennia untouched, many scholars legitimately see in it the most authentic of all the Gospels, thus a unique testimony to the original teaching of Jesus Christ, and even one of the most important texts on the ,,Search for the historical Jesus", although the interpretation of many verses is still completely unclear to them. To remove this unclearness and thereby resurrect both the historical Jesus and his original teachings is the aim of this essay. We will therefore identify the descriptions of Nirvana in the Gospel of Thomas, show their authenticity with the descriptions of Nirvana in Buddhism, and expound the identity of the New Testament term ,,Kingdom of God" with the central concept of authentic Mahayana Buddhism ,,Tathagatagarbha". The Tathagatagarbha consists on the one hand of the divine nature in all living beings (Buddha nature) and on the other hand of the Nirvana (cosmic consciousness). Today it is only preserved in Zen Buddhism as the central concept. The coherence of the Gospel, which therewith becomes visible for the first time at all, grants it an imperturbable credibility and therewith a special weight among the Gospels. However, from the discovery of the first fragments of the Gospel of Thomas in 1897 to the present day, surprisingly nobody has yet been able to decipher the Gospel of Thomas, and so it is a special honor for me to take on this responsible task and therewith contribute to the restoration of the authentic teaching of Jesus Christ.
Download or read book From Nirvana to the New Age written by Mary Ann Lind and published by Fleming H. Revell Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Authentic Teaching of Jesus Christ written by Zen Christian and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present authentic account of a Nirvana experience begins with the description of the path from the material world to nirvana, which I have underlined with the appropriate explanations (synonym) from the Vedic scriptures.Remarkably, the Vedas (UNESCO Heritage and Masterpiece of the oral and immaterial Heritage of Humanity) in terms of their descriptions of the formation and functioning of our material world can be easily comprehended with the quantum phenomena of light entanglement and wave/particle dualism.The Vedas are not a religion in the sense of a pious faith, but a science - the first and oldest of humanity. En route on this amazing journey to Nirvana, the reader acquires the knowledge necessary to understand the subsequent decryption of the Gospel of Thomas.Since the Gospel of Thomas fortunately has never been incorporated into the biblical canon and thus survived the millennia untouched, many scholars legitimately see in it the most authentic of all the Gospels, thus a unique testimony to the original teaching of Jesus Christ, and even one of the most important texts on the ,,Search for the historical Jesus", although the interpretation of many verses is still completely unclear to them.To remove this unclearness and thereby resurrect both the historical Jesus and his original teachings is the aim of this essay.We will therefore identify the descriptions of Nirvana in the Gospel of Thomas, show their authenticity with the descriptions of Nirvana in Buddhism, and expound the identity of the New Testament term ,,Kingdom of God" with the central concept of authentic Mahayana Buddhism (and today's Zen Buddhism) ,,Tathagatagarbha".The coherence of the Gospel, which therewith becomes visible for the first time at all, grants it an imperturbable credibility and therewith a special weight among the Gospels.Furthermore, we will find the millennia-old Vedic teaching of the "true Self" and coded clues in the Gospel of Thomas that enable us to provide a detailed description of the cause of the wave/particle dualism, as well as a holistic scientific conception of the origin of our universe, including all life within it.There is nothing more exciting, and there is nothing more important.However, from the discovery of the first fragments of the Gospel of Thomas in 1897 to the present day, surprisingly nobody has yet been able to decipher the Gospel of Thomas, and so it is a special honor for me to take on this responsible task and therewith contribute to the restoration of the authentic teaching of Jesus Christ.
Download or read book Buddhism Christianity With an appendix on Nirvana Tr from the German written by Nisikanta Chattopâdhyâya and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Noble Eightfold Path of Christ written by Thomas Ragland and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Theravada Buddhist canonical suttas, the beloved Mahayana Buddhist sutras, and the Tao Te Ching have been lovingly mined for concepts and realizations. These ideas resonate with the heart of the teachings of Jesus the Nazarene as preserved in the Christian gospels. Presented in the arrangement and context of Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, "the truths presented are timeless and universal as a complete religion in themselves," says the author. The author describes the book as serving as the message of Jesus to the world in the context of Christian of Eastern thought, and points out that it is not really a Christian work. This is foremost a Buddhist writing, devoted to the same Dharma that Buddha so loved and taught 2500 years ago. It is presented through the teachings of the One who is called the Christ in the Western world. Then again, this is not really a Buddhist work as the linkage the author has made between the concepts of Christ and Buddha create a synthesis that transcends Christianity and Buddhism. The heart of this Dharma cannot really be defined of confined by a system of thought. It lives on the immediacy of the expression of those who take it to heart.
Download or read book Buddha And The Man On The Cross written by Norman Law and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book does not go into the volumes of rules, discourses, and teachings set out in its canon but addresses directly the essential doctrines of the Buddhist faith shared by all the different sects of Buddhism. It is essentially written for easy reading while capturing the essence of the Buddhist faith and that of Christianity. This book compares the beginnings and the basic tenets of the Buddhist faith with that of Christianity. It briefly describes the basics of both faiths and the different definitions of what happiness and blessings are. It addresses fundamental doctrines of the Buddhist faith regarding the Samsara cycle, Nirvana, and hell, as compared to the Christian beliefs in salvation, resurrection, eternal life, and hell. It also explores the Gautama Siddhartha's famous Path to Enlightenment with the Four Noble Truths and the Golden Rule of the Noble Eightfold Path. It delves into Buddhist meditation of chanting and mantras versus Christian meditation. The basic doctrine of Buddhism is that only man can save himself, and that is compared with Christian doctrine of salvation and eternal life. And finally, a comparison is made between Buddha (Gautama Siddhartha) with Jesus Christ of the Bible. Theravada Buddhism does not have any gods or deities, but all the other forms of Buddhism have common gods and idols from Hinduism, and Hinduism in turn have common gods with the Hittite, Matanni, Hurrian, Canaanite, and Sumerian civilizations.
Download or read book The Lotus and the Cross written by Ravi Zacharias and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular scholar Ravi Zacharias sets a captivating scene between Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha in the first book of the Conversations with Jesus series. Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say to Mohammed? Or Buddha? Or Oscar Wilde? Maybe you have a friend who practices another religion or admires a more contemporary figure. Drop in on a conversation between Jesus and some well-known individuals whose search for the meaning of life took them in many directions--and influenced millions. Through dialogue between Christ and Gautama Buddha, Zacharias reveals Jesus' warm, impassioned concern for all people and explores God's true nature.
Download or read book Buddha and the Man on the Cross written by Norman Law and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book does not go into the volumes of rules, discourses, and teachings set out in the Buddhist canon but addresses directly the essential doctrines of the Buddhist faith shared by all the different sects of Buddhism. It is essentially written for easy reading while capturing the essence of the Buddhist faith and that of Christianity. More importantly, it dicusses the major doctrine of self-denial, meditation methods, enlightenment, and the Samsara cycles, etc., came from. The book will compare the beginnings and the basic tenets of the Buddhist faith with that of Christianity. It briefly describes the basics of both faiths and the different definitions of what happiness and blessings are. It addresses fundamental doctrines of the Buddhist faith regarding the Samsara cycle, self-denial meditation, Nirvana, and hell, as compared to the Christian beliefs in salvation, resurrections, eternal life, and hell. This second edition cites from the ancient sacred Vedic Hindu texts, from whence the Buddhist's major doctrines were derived. You can compare it for yourself and draw your own conclusions. It also explores the Gautama Siddhartha's famous Path to Enlightenment with the Four Noble Truths and the Golden Rule of the Noble Eightfold Path. It delves into Buddhist meditation of chanting and mantras versus Christian meditation. The basic doctrine of Buddhism is that only man can save himself, and that is compared with the Christian doctrine of salvation and eternal life. And finally, a comparison is made between Buddha (Gautama Siddhartha) with Jesus Christ of the Bible. Theravada Buddhism does not have any gods or deities, but all the other forms of Buddhism gave common gods with the Hittite, Matanni, Hurrian, Canaanite, and Sumerian civilizations.
Download or read book The Christ and the Bodhisattva written by Donald S. Lopez and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the authors explore and reconsider the contemporary significance of the Christ and the Bodhisattva. The volume includes essays by three eminent Christian theologians, Langdon Gilkey, Brother David Steindl-Rast, and Ann Belford Ulanov, that explore the significance of the Christ from the perspectives of the Roman Catholic contemplative tradition, modern depth psychology, and liberal Protestantism. Drawing on information previously unavailable in English, three distinguished scholars of Buddhism, Robert Thurman, Luis Gomez, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, investigate the significance of the Bodhisattva in India, East Asian, and Tibet. A substantive introduction sets the historical background for the Christ in Christianity and the Bodhisattva in Buddhism. Contributors' essays enhance our understanding of current presuppositions, problems, and prospects for the Buddhist-Christian dialogue.
Download or read book The Problem of Jesus written by George Dana Boardman and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book that Made Your World written by Vishal Mangalwadi and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand where we came from. Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible and systematically illustrates how its precepts became the framework for societal structure throughout the last millennium. From politics and science, to academia and technology, the Bible's sacred copy became the key that unlocked the Western mind. Through Mangalwadi's wide-ranging and fascinating investigation, you'll discover: What triggered the West's passion for scientific, medical, and technological advancement How the biblical notion of human dignity informs the West's social structure and how it intersects with other worldviews How the Bible created a fertile ground for women to find social and economic empowerment How the Bible has uniquely equipped the West to cultivate compassion, human rights, prosperity, and strong families The role of the Bible in the transformation of education How the modern literary notion of a hero has been shaped by the Bible's archetypal protagonist Journey with Mangalwadi as he examines the origins of a civilization's greatness and the misguided beliefs that threaten to unravel its progress. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization. Endorsements: “This is an extremely significant piece of work with huge global implications. Vishal brings a timely message.” (Ravi Zacharias, author, Walking from East to West and Beyond Opinion) “In polite society, the mere mention of the Bible often introduces a certain measure of anxiety. A serious discussion on the Bible can bring outright contempt. Therefore, it is most refreshing to encounter this engaging and informed assessment of the Bible’s profound impact on the modern world. Where Bloom laments the closing of the American mind, Mangalwadi brings a refreshing optimism.” (Stanley Mattson, founder and president, C. S. Lewis Foundation) “Vishal Mangalwadi recounts history in very broad strokes, always using his cross-cultural perspectives for highlighting the many benefits of biblical principles in shaping civilization.” (George Marsden, professor, University of Notre Dame; author, Fundamentalism and American Culture)
Download or read book Jesus Christ and the World s Religions written by William Paton and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Karl Barth and Comparative Theology written by Martha L. Moore-Keish and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on recent engagements with Barth in the area of theologies of religion, Karl Barth and Comparative Theology inaugurates a new conversation between Barth’s theology and comparative theology. Each essay brings Barth into conversation with theological claims from other religious traditions for the purpose of modeling deep learning across religious borders from a Barthian perspective. For each tradition, two Barth-influenced theologians offer focused engagements of Barth with the tradition’s respective themes and figures, and a response from a theologian from that tradition then follows. With these surprising and stirringly creative exchanges, Karl Barth and Comparative Theology promises to open up new trajectories for comparative theology. Contributors: Chris Boesel, Francis X. Clooney, Christian T. Collins Winn, Victor Ezigbo, James Farwell, Tim Hartman, S. Mark Heim, Paul Knitter, Pan-chiu Lai, Martha L. Moore-Keish, Peter Ochs, Marc Pugliese, Joshua Ralston, Anantanand Rambachan, Randi Rashkover, Kurt Richardson, Mun’im Sirry, John Sheveland, Nimi Wariboko
Download or read book Jesus Wants to Save Christians written by Rob Bell and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a church not too far from us that recently added a $25 million addition to their building. Our local newspaper ran a front-page story not too long ago about a study revealing that one in five people in our city lives in poverty. This is a book about those two numbers. Jesus Wants to save Christians is a book about faith and fear, wealth and war, poverty, power, safety, terror, Bibles, bombs, and homeland insecurity. It's about empty empires and the truth that everybody's a priest. It's about oppression, occupation, and what happens when Christians support, animate and participate in the very things Jesus came to set people free from. It's about what it means to be a part of the church of Jesus in a world where some people fly planes into buildings while others pick up groceries in Hummers.
Download or read book Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World written by David Lim and published by William Carey Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on Christian missions to the Buddhist world not only provides understanding of many Buddhist cultures, but provides culturally relevant ideas on sharing Jesus with Buddhists around the world. It lives up to the editors’ goal “to provide the global church with knowledge and understanding of the Buddhist world and how to reach it for Christ.”
