Lotus and the Cross

Jesus Talks with Buddha

By: Ravi Zacharias

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Step into a Long-Tail Boat on the River of Kings and become immersed in an imaginary conversation between Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha. Both talked about the "self", but one denied it even existed. Both felt the pain of human suffering, but each had radically different responses to it. Both addressed our deepest hungers, but one saw them as an impediment, the other as a clue. Both have earned a worldwide following—but their answers are words apart.

Jesus and Buddha agreed that Truth could withstand scrutiny. Listen in as the Soul of Truth speaks with the Heart of Compassion. It could change your life.

©2001 Ravi Zacharias (P)2005 Christian Audio

Pleasant and informative reading

I've found this book great because I had never come across any material that would synthesize what Buddhism stands for and how it stands compared to the message of Jesus. Guiding us through a pleasant narrative, Gautama Buddha's story is introduced to the layperson and the most remarkable aspects of that worldview are shed light upon.
This is an indispensable reading for those who want to know more about other worldviews and compare the principles of religions with the teachings of Jesus.

Value found in the Conclusions or Jesus?

I think Ravi does a fantastic job of exposing the heart, the nature, the essence, of our triune God; revealing the love of the father and our hope found in Jesus. While this was a good exposé of the differences between the teachings of Buddha and Buddhism and the gospel of Jesus Christ, I think that the real value is revealed as Jesus exposes the relationship we have been welcomed into with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Understanding of the struggles of other cultures

I was and interesting presentation of two world views Buddhism and Christianity explored through dialog of Budda and Jesus

a good concise comparison

Ravi does an excellent job of making concise ideas for comparison. His ability to illustrate to communicate ideas is wonderful. This is a book that focuses on a few topics which will lead to more questions, but I think that is great. It's a good story.

Very good!

Ravi did a masterful job of contrasting Jesus and The Buddha. Many blur the two views. But at their core the teachings are vastly different.