Beside Still Waters: Jews, Christians, and the Way of the Buddha

by Jack Miles

Book Overview

A compelling question for people of faith today is how to remain committed to one's own religious tradition while being open to the beauty and truth of other religions. For example, some fear that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0861713362
• ISBN13: 9780861713363
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Demonstrates How Well These 3 Religions Can Interconnect

This book is an inspirational work taking a look at people who classify themselves as Christian or Jewish, but who commit themselves also to the teachings of the Buddha. When three traditions like this meet, it's like, as Jack Miles points out in the foreword, 3 drained travelers gathering at a resting spot discussing their journey. All three traditions are ancient, but spiritual practice is new and exciting for anyone who engages themselves in it's wonderful arms. All three paths take practice and dedication, not one of them we simply understand "right off the bat." This book truly is fascinating in it's representation of all three dominant world religions and how one can successfully utilize the very best of the teachings offered by them all. If you enjoyed "The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the teachings of Jesus" by H.H. the Dalai Lama, your sure to enjoy this book, likewise. So what are you waiting for? Buy it!

Beside Still Waters:

Some of the essays were way over my head but in general I liked the focus of the book.