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Christians and Buddhists

By Brian Schell, on March 10th, 2009%

Question:

I wonder if you could point me towards any resources that focus on intersections between Christian thought and Buddhist practice? My religion is Christianity and I’m just beginning to explore Buddhist ideas/practices as a philosophy or way of being. Have you anything in your archives that would be helpful?

Answer:

If you’re looking for a place to . . . → Read More: Christians and Buddhists

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Who was Buddha? Basics, part 2

By Brian Schell, on February 3rd, 2009%

Who was Buddha?
By Brian Schell

The legend of Buddha’s life has been told and re-told for thousands of years. There are versions of the story that are very fanciful and magical, and others that are more down-to-Earth and realistic. Nothing was written down during the Buddha’s lifetime, so everything we know today comes to us secondhand. Don’t . . . → Read More: Who was Buddha? Basics, part 2

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Fat Buddha, Skinny Buddha, Laughing Buddha

By Brian Schell, on October 30th, 2008%

Fat Buddha, Skinny Buddha, Laughing Buddha

Budai / Hotei

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A Listener Phoned In
(to 937-660-4949 where you can call in your questions too!)
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What’s the deal with the big fat Buddha statues? He’s got fancy robes and stuff all around him and looks very greedy. What’s up with that?

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And my response:
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Whenever you mention Buddha to a non-Buddhist american (maybe . . . → Read More: Fat Buddha, Skinny Buddha, Laughing Buddha

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