Memoir
From Buddha to Jesus
2008·250 pages
Raised in a multi-faith Thai family, author Steve Cioccolanti recounts his conversion from Buddhism to Christianity.
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Raised in a multi-faith Thai family, author Steve Cioccolanti recounts his conversion from Buddhism to Christianity.
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A popular introduction to Buddhism, showing how Christians can understand and effectively dialogue with Buddhists. Buddhism is a rapidly rising religion in the West, but few Westerners know Buddhism from the inside. Having grown up with Buddhism and Christianity, Steve Cioccolanti highlights the similarities and builds bridges of understanding between the two major religions. His account is studded with stories, parables, and illuminating observations. This book is remarkably easy to read, and S...
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will contain mild spoilers
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Brief mentions of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs, not a primary theme.
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Central focus on Buddhism and Christianity; strong themes of faith and conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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Some mentions of witchcraft-adjacent themes within Buddhist historical teachings
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Buddhism as a religion is framed heavily as a cycle of suffering, which is a theme throughout the book.
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