Self And Salvation In Hinduism And Christianity

This is the first comparative study of the self and no-self in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. In spite of doctrinal differences within these three belief systems, they agree that human beings are in a predicament from which they need to be liberated. Indian religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, share the belief that human nature is inherently perfectible, while the epistemological and psychological limitation of the human being is integral to Christian belief. Regarding the immortality of the human being, Hinduism and Christianity traditionally and generally agree that human beings, as atman or soul, possess intrinsic immortality. On the contrary, Buddhism teaches the doctrine of no-self (anatta). Further, in their quest to analyze the human predicament and attempt a way out of it, they employ different concepts, such as sin and salvation in Christianity, attachment (tanka) and enlightenment (nirvana) in Buddhism, and ignorance (avidya) and liberation (moksa) in Hinduism. This volume seeks to show that that behind these concepts are deep concerns related to human existence and its relationship with the whole creation. These common concerns can be a basis for a greater understanding and dialogue between Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists.

Study relates to the philosophy of self and salvation of Ramanuja, 1017-1137 and Paul Tillich, 1886-1965.

It is just as false to say that all religions lead to hemen, If one be right, tho others must be wrong. very one should follow his own religion.-This is anot, her common saying cqually erroneous. There arc many false religions in the world, some of them enjoining the most wickod practices. The Vamacharis commit nameless abominations the Thug st, rangled travolIers in the name of the goddess Kdi. According to the above maxim, religions-however false and however wicked their rites-should not be given up by those who hold them. One God created all men, and Hia religion is one othe roligions are the inventions of men, and displeasing in His sight, True Iteligion eeded.-Suppose rt cooly, after labouring al. day, were paid with bad money. Vhen he went to the bazaar il the evening to buy food for his hungry and weary body, lyhal he offorod in payment would be refusod as worthless. Supposc s man sold all his property to buy what hs believed to be a preciour diamond. If it turned out to bc merely a piece of glass, he moulc hsvo lost all in vain. So it is with religion. Unless it is the trut one, it will profit us nothing. Duty of Religious Inquiry.-In money matters people act wiseIy When a clerk receives his salary, he counts the rupees, and see that they oro all good...

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