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

by Richard Hooper

Overview

This book organizes hundres of sayings attributed to Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Lao Tzu into topices such as, "The Great Way" and God, Tao and Universal Mind," and assembles the sayings into four parallel columns for easy reference. Edited from over fifty ancient Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist texts, Parallel Sayings demonstrates the common thread that runs through all mystical traditions. The author/editor prefaces each top with an introduction that is insightful and sends a powerful message that will be welcomed by all who seek the truth within, and within their own spiritual tradition.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940032807902
Publisher:	Richard Hooper
Publication date:	09/20/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Richard holds a B.A. in the Philosophy of Religion from San Francisco State University and a Masters of Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He is a former Lutheran pastor, radio broadcaster, nature recordist, music producer and corporate C.E.O. Currently he is the C.E.O. of Sanctuary Publications, inc. and author of five books in the genres of the historical Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Gnostic Christianity, Mysticism and world religions.

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

Editorial Reviews

"In this book, former minister Richard Hooper presents the basic building blocks of world spirituality...Here one finds our common thread in the universality of spirituality." -Adrian Ravarour, PhD, American Catholic Church bishop

Reviews

"In this book, former minister Richard Hooper presents the basic building blocks of world spirituality...Here one finds our common thread in the universality of spirituality." -Adrian Ravarour, PhD, American Catholic Church bishop

"I was much taken by the idea of this book when I first learned it was in the making, but the execution of it-the reality of it-is just wonderful. Its publication is a truly timely event, bound to nourish those who are soul-weary of combativeness in the name of religion." -Carol Lee Flinders, PhD, author of Enduring Lives: Portrait of Women and Faith in Action

"A much needed journey into the minds and hearts of the great prophets of our world; academic, yet heart-filled, stimulating and illuminating...This rare text answers many questions that others leave hanging, and touches the spirit as well as the mind." -Alan Cohen, author of How Good Can it Get and A Deep Breath of Life

"Richard Hooper sends a powerful message that will be welcomed by all who seek the truth within, and within their own tradition." -Jeff Cox, Snow Lion Publications

"A priceless treasury of interfaith understanding." -Brother David Steindl-Rast

"Richard Hooper shatters any preconceived notions that there is only 'one way' to enlightenment. Instead he blazes a path of collective understanding beyond dogma toward finding the divinity within ourselves" -Judy Martin, NPR journalist and founder of WorkLifeMonitor.com

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