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100 1 _aStrong, D. M.
_q(Dawsonne Melanchthon),
_d1841-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Metaphysic of Christianity and Buddhism: A Symphony
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-19
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Metaphysic of Christianity and Buddhism: A Symphony" by Major-General Dawsonne M. Strong is a philosophical exploration written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the mystical connections and comparable aspects of Christianity and Buddhism, particularly focusing on their ethical, biographical, and metaphysical dimensions. Through a comparative lens, the author seeks to draw parallels between the teachings of Jesus Christ and Gotama Buddha, positing a mutual underlying essence that transcends dogmatic boundaries. The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration by addressing the challenges faced by individuals who strive to bridge their faith with other belief systems. Strong highlights the prejudices and barriers that arise when adherents of a single faith attempt to acknowledge the holiness present in alternative religious practices. Through vivid descriptions of his experiences with different faith communities, he emphasizes the potential for unity among disparate belief systems by identifying shared ideals, thus advocating for a more inclusive understanding of spirituality. The author introduces the main theme of the text: the quest for common ground between Christianity and Buddhism, which he argues can lead to a greater understanding of universal truths and a more compassionate coexistence among diverse faiths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristianity
653 _aBuddhism
653 _aChristianity and other religions -- Buddhism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48028
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