Living Buddha, Living Christ

I experienced this book twice during the year and will likely come to it again several more times. In my own spiritual exploration, I was already drawing parallels between Buddhist and Christian teachings.

When I first came across this book, I was immediately drawn to its title. I read and then listened to this book read by Ben Kingsley, which added so much gravity to the written words. The book helps a seeker to understand the fundamentals of both teachings and their connection in profoundly meaningful ways.

Hanh saw the Buddha and Christ as his spiritual ancestors and paid them… show more.

There is a misconception that reading Buddhist scripture would somehow steer the reader away from God, but given the chance, it does exactly the opposite, actually strengthening the reader's existing faith (whatever it may be). Many of the people who attend my public talks, discussions, and Q&A’s, jokingly refer to themselves as “Recovering Catholics” in search of deeper meaning, and this book beautifully bridges the gap between traditions, highlighting how compatible the two practices can be with one another.