Compassion and Meditation
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
A profound reflection on how complementary themes in Buddhism and Christianity could serve as the basis for a truly ecumenical faith • Compares Zen meditation with the Greek Orthodox practice of Hesychasm (prayer of the heart) • Shows how Buddha and Jesus represent the distinct yet complementary values of meditation and compassion In Asian spiritual traditions the mountain traditionally symbolizes meditation while the ocean signifies compassion. Jean-Yves Leloup uses this metaphor to compare Buddhist and Christian approaches to meditation and compassion to reveal the similarities and divergences of these profound practices. Emphasizing their complementary nature, Leloup describes how Jesus and Buddha are necessary to one another and how together they form a complete system: Jesus as awakening through love, and Buddha as awakening through meditation. Where Buddha represents the forests, Jesus represents the trees. Buddha is brother to the universe, whereas Jesus is brother to humanity. Nevertheless, these two religious traditions have a profound common ground. Compassion is central to Buddhism, and meditation practices have been central to many Christian traditions. Both view murder, theft, and the destructive use of sexuality as great barriers to realizing our essential being, and both agree on the need to rise above them. Here, however, Leloup suggests that both faiths could benefit from the precepts of the other. The complementary aspects of Christianity and Buddhism offer the possibility for a truly profound ecumenical religion whose interfaith relations are based on deep understanding of the true meaning and practice of meditation and compassion and not merely shared goodwill.
Reviews
Review this book!
Available Copies
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity
by LeLoup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2009
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
£5.43
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions International, 2009. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
£5.43
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity.
by Leloup, Jean-Yves.
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Published
- 2009-06-24
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
- Item Price
-
£5.52
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-24. Paperback. Very good. 6x0x9. softcover, minor wear, pages tanning and solid binding, a nice copy. Item Price
£5.52
Compassion and Meditation : The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity by Jean-Yves Leloup (2009, Paperback)
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used Good
- Edition
- Edition Unstated
- Published
- 2009
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Burgin, Kentucky, USA
- Item Price
-
£11.47
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, USA, 2009. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Used Good. Used good, Text appears to be clean. Cover has some wear. Spine is in very good condition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism; ISBN: 1594772770. ISBN/EAN: 9781594772771. Pictures of this item not already displayed here… Read more about this item Item Price
£11.47
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Jean-Yves Leloup
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Published
- 2009
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Stratford, Ontario, CAN
- Item Price
-
£4.65
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009 Clean and bright. Item Price
£4.65
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 2009-06-25
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, USA
- Item Price
-
£6.93
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-25. paperback. Very Good. 6x0x9. book is in very good condition. Item Price
£6.93
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used - first US edition
- Edition
- first US edition
- Published
- 2009-06-25
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- Item Price
-
£8.14
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-25. first US edition. Paperback. first US edition. 2009 stated first US edition with full number line paperback no marks and is in great conditionAND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24 HOURS; and emailed to you a USPS tracking number on all orders; all books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing Item Price
£8.14
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Like New
- Published
- 2009-06-25
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
- Item Price
-
£7.25
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-25. Paperback. Like New. Item Price
£7.25
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhism and Christianity
by LeLoup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2009
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
£5.43
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions International, 2009. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
£5.43
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2009-06-25
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
San Diego, California, USA
- Item Price
-
£81.05
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-25. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
£81.05
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
LONG BEACH, California, USA
- Item Price
-
£6.48
Show Details
Description:
New. Spend Less, Read More. Item Price
£6.48
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2009-06-25
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
- Item Price
-
£7.44
Show Details
Description:
Inner Traditions, 2009-06-25. Paperback. New. Item Price
£7.44
Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic between Buddhism and Christianity
by Leloup, Jean-Yves
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781594772771
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Newport Coast, California, USA
- Item Price
-
£31.10
Show Details
Description:
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Item Price
£31.10