Meditation
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Part 6. The Path to Liberation or Salvation
1. Introduction Having examined the origins of suffering and moral disorder, we now turn to the paths of transformation. Both Christianity and Buddhism affirm that the human condition is not hopeless: liberation or salvation is possible. Yet they differ profoundly in how this goal is reached. Christianity centres on divine…
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Part 8. Prayer, Meditation, and Spiritual Practice
1. Introduction Every religion seeks not merely to explain the world but to transform the heart. Both Christianity and Buddhism provide structured means of cultivating spiritual awareness and moral discipline. Christianity emphasises prayer, worship, and sacramental life as direct communion with God; Buddhism emphasises meditation, mindfulness, and mental cultivation as…
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Part 7: Meditation, Mindfulness, and Inner Discipline
Explaining Buddhism to Christians with Clarity and Compassion 1. Introduction If one word captures modern interest in Buddhism, it is meditation.Across the world, Buddhist practices such as mindfulness, Zen, and Vipassanā are used in healthcare, education, and even Christian spirituality. Yet the purpose and foundation of Buddhist meditation are often…