Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings

by Richard Hooper

Overview

In this fascinating volume, theologian and philosopher Richard Hooper reveals the common spiritual threads of the world's great religious traditions.

Hooper organizes hundreds of sayings attributed to Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Lao Tzu thematically and assembles these parallel sayings into four columns for easy reference. Culled from more than fifty ancient Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist texts, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu includes topics such as, "The Great Way, "Suffering," and more.

Each topic includes an insightful introduction that sends a powerful message that will be welcomed by all who seek the truth within, and within their own spiritual tradition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781571746801
Publisher:	Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	05/01/2012
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	134,077
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Richard Hooper is a former Lutheran pastor with degrees in both theology and the philosophy of world religions. Once a nationally syndicated radio commentator on religion, Hooper is now a columnist for United Press International's web forum: ReligionandSpirituality.com, and has recently founded The Sedona Institute for Comparative Theology. His other books include The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of the Unknown Jesus. Visit him at: religionandspirituality.com

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Great Way 31

God, Tao, and Universal Mind 49

Being One: Mind, Meditation, and Yoga 62

The Self 74

The I Am: In the Presence of the Avatar 80

Cutting the Ties that Bind: The Path of Renunciation 88

Wisdom and Knowledge 100

Love and Compassion 110

Hypocrisy 120

Suffering 128

Karma and Reincarnation 135

Death and Immortality 142

Enlightenment and Liberation 154

Final Words and Sources 161

Appendix: Did Jesus Travel to Tibet? 173

About the Author 179