Common Ground Between Islam and Buddhism Spiritual and Ethical Affinities
, by Shah Kazemi, Reza; H. H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama; Hanson, Hamza Yusuf; Muhammad, H. R. H. Prince Ghazi bin; Kamali, Prof. Mohammad HashimNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781891785627 | 1891785621
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 5/1/2010
Forging aninterfaith dialog between traditions that typically stand at odds, this groundbreaking bookexplores the scriptural and spiritual tenetsof Islam and Buddhism in relation to one another, creating a basis for comparison and analysis of the two traditions. Thediscussion juxtaposes foundational principles and practices by linking underlyingprinciples and fostering a mutual appreciation between followers of both religions. This interfaith initiative focuses uponmetaphysical and ethical aspectsof Islam and Buddhism, placingthem in context with each other, thus encouraging understanding, and providing a point of reference for continuing and deepeningreciprocal respect and collaboration. In their respective introductions to this book, H.H. the Dalai Lama states that the book helps demonstrate that Islam is indeed a 'path of salvation'; while leading Islamic scholar of jurisprudence, Prof Mohammad Hashim Kamali, asserts that on the basis of this book one can argue that Buddhism is an authentic 'deen' or religion.