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Comparing Buddhism's Eightfold Path to Christianity

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Here is a thought-provoking bit from Thich Nhat Hanh's book, Living Buddha, Living Christ: "Buddhism emphasizes an Eightfold Path in the daily practice of the way."

Read it, think about it comparing and contrasting Buddhism and Christianity.

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The expert compares Buddhism's Eightfold Path to Christianity. Buddhism and Christianity are compared and contrasted.

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It is my pleasure to assist you once again with some notes related to your current religious studies course. Today, you have specifically about the famous book by Thich Nhat Hanh, and the quote "Buddhism emphasizes and Eightfold Path in the daily practice of the way". Let me give you my take on this quote, having read this book, and others about Buddhism, and relate it Christianity.

Many would attempt the argument that there is no similarity between these two religions, largely because Buddhism is not a monotheistic religion. In fact, Buddhism does not purport a belief in god, but rather espouses the teaching of right ...

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