RST 172 Jesus and the Buddha

An advanced comparison of the life and teachings of Jesus and the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. Comparisons will use the sacred texts of these two religions to represent the life story and religious teachings of these founders, within their specific historical contexts (ancient Israel, ancient India). It will also include dialogues on the important similarities and differences which Christian and Buddhist traditions have developed, including how Buddhists understand Jesus and Christians understand the Buddha. Finally, it will consider how various forms of world Christianity and Buddhism dialogue today.GS-VA4, VI