(Ebook) Buddhism: from a Catholic Perspective by Paul M. Williams ISBN B074585GXD

(Ebook) Buddhism: from a Catholic Perspective by Paul M. Williams ISBN B074585GXD

I have heard it said that there are those who think it is possible to be both aChristian and a Buddhist at the same time. I doubt it! This shortintroduction to some of the themes should indicate a number of areas whereChristianity would need considerable reinterpretation if it were ever to betruly compatible with Buddhism as Buddhism has existed in doctrine,practice and history. For those who hold to the faith of the Catholic Churchsuch a reinterpretation of Christianity is, it seems to me, impossible. Hencechoices have to be made. And of course inasmuch as those choices aremade, as far as one can tell, in knowledge and freedom a person is alsoresponsible for the consequences of their choices. That is something onwhich both Buddhists and Christians are agreed.Paul Williams is Professor of Indian and Tibetan Philosophy and Co-director of the Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Bristol. He is a former President of the UK Association for Buddhist Studies. He has written six, and edited eight, books related to Buddhist thought. With gratitude to Professor Gavin D’Costa and Peter Williams, who read the draft manuscript and between them saved me from many mistakes.