A Buddhist Spectrum: Contributions to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue

by Marco Pallis

Book Overview

Essays distilling a lifetime of thought and practice by one of the earliest explorers of both the physical landscape of Tibet as well as it Vajrayana tradition. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816404933
• ISBN13: 9780816404933
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Seabury Press
• Length: 163 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Especially recommended reading for students new to Buddhism

A Buddhist Spectrum is a collection of essays by Marco Pallis concerning Buddhism. Pallis offers the reader a series of profound comparisons and insights concerning the diverse spiritual doctrines of Buddhism and Christianity. Prompting a dialogue on both practical and metaphysical matters, A Buddhist Spectrum informatively and thoughtfully delves into such matters as whether there truly is such a problem as Evil; the question of whether Buddhism allows for 'grace'; the concept of dharma; musical polyphony, and more. A welcome contribution to Buddhist and religious studies shelves, A Buddhist Spectrum is especially recommended reading for students new to Buddhism as well as non-Buddhists wanting to familiarize themselves with basic Buddhist teachings and concepts.