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Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Part one of a two-volume sequel to Zen and Western Thought

In this comprehensive work, the author examines the historical and contemporary dialogue between Buddhism and Western philosophical and religious thought. The book offers an in-depth analysis of key concepts in Buddhism and their relevance in a global context, emphasizing the importance of interfaith understanding and cooperation. more

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Masao Abe
Masao Abe

Masao Abe, an individual active in the 20th century with an unknown profession, was born in 1915 and passed away on September 10, 2006. His life experiences and contributions are not clearly documented, but his influence and evaluation in his field may hold historical significance. more

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Book:Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Part one of a two-volume sequel to Zen and Western Thought
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“Science without religion is dangerous because it necessarily entails a mechanization of humanity and consequent loss of individual autonomy and spirituality. On the other hand, religion without science is powerless because it lacks an effective means through which to actualize the ultimate reality. Science and religion must work together harmoniously.”

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“When one existentially awakens from within, the relation of birth-and-death is not seen as a sequential change from the former to the latter. Rather, living as it is, is no more than dying, and at the same time there is no living separate from dying. This means that life itself is death and death itself is life. That is, we do not shift sequentially from birth to death, but undergo living-dying in each and every moment.”

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Book:A Study of Dogen: His Philosophy and Religion
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