This the part of my site is for those concerned about the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism. I am a Christian Buddhist and others who use this page might identify themselves the same or perhaps as Buddhist Christians, Unitarian Universalists, spiritualists, seekers, non-sectarian, New-Agers, or just open minded people on an undefined spiritual path.

The list is getting well established. We now have 300+ members.

We discuss the similarities between Christianity & Buddhism as well as whether being a Christian/Buddhist or Buddhist/Christian is valid or possible. I have been a Christian/Buddhist for twelve years. It has been a constant challenge to me, but I believe I have worked it out theologically.
The easiest way I explain it is that I don't think of God as seperate from me, but at the same time I don't think of myself as "God".

Buddha and Christ were both great teachers. The Bible and the sutras both have great wisdom. I have studied Asian culture and Buddhism for fourteen years and I would like to talk about how Buddhism has become part of your spirituality even though you are a Christian.

I wish I had started the list in 1992 when I became a Christian Buddhist. At that time there were very few people to talk to who thought about being a Christian Buddhist. The persons were there but it was a very personal journey and not discussed as openly as I would like. I know there were Buddhist-Christian Dialogues but not in my area. A dialogue is also different than a matter of a person wishing to be both in a completely respective way, and not picking and choosing in an eclectic manner.

This is the tough path to follow, and I appreciate the help of those on the list.

They continue to post helpful, interesting, constructively critical, respectful, sensitive, and even plaintive written notes to this list.

If you are curious about the content of the list, check out our archives at:
Christian Buddhist Discussion Group Archives

If you are interested in subscribing:

Christian Buddhist Studies (a journal)
-This is published by the University of Hawaii Press.
"A scholarly journal devoted to Buddhism and Christianity and their historical and contemporary interrelationships, Buddhist-Christian Studies presents thoughtful articles, conference reports, and book reviews. It also includes sections on comparative methodology and historical comparisons, as well as ongoing discussions from two dialogue conferences: the Theological Encounter with Buddhism, and the Japan Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies."

Society for Christian Buddhist Studies Journal
-This organization produces the material for the above journal. They had a big conference on Christianity & Buddhism at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, USA in August of 2000! Their website is: Society for Christian Buddhist Studies

Interview with Kim Boykin, author of "Zen for Christians: A Beginner's Guide"
This is a wonderful introduction to Zen for Christians who want to incorporate meditation into their spiritual lives. The interview was conducted for Whosoever, an online magazine for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians.

The Empty Bell: A Contemplative Sanctuary
The Empty Bell is a sanctuary for the study and practice of Christian meditation and prayer. Our purpose is to learn about the history and practice of the Christian contemplative way as rooted in the Gospels, and to explore its common ground with other ancient Wisdom teachings. We give special attention to the Christian-Buddhist dialogue to artistic expression of spiritual insight, and to the relationship between spirituality and stewardship of our bio-diverse natural world.

There are many great links also on the Empty Bell site-J.

A new dialog bulletin board has opened up at:

INTEGRATION OF BUDDHISM & CHRISTIANITY on Beliefnet

If you have more ideas of appropriate sites, send me the page, or the link with some notes.