logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2017
26m 11s

47 - Buddhism And Christianity

NOAH RASHETA
About this episode
I'm often asked whether or not Buddhism and Christianity are compatible. Can you be a Christian and a Buddhist? In this podcast episode, I will address some of the main differences between these two spiritual paths and I will highlight some of the key differences in the Buddhist path that allow it to be so compatible with other traditions.

Explore more at eightfoldpath.com: full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Aug 6
225 - The Audacity to Live
In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones," I refl ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 22
224 - The Long Way Home
In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ... Show More
42m 3s
Jul 15
223 - Nothing is Missing
In this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha and peeling an onion. The Golden Buddha story suggests we are inherently valuable, covered by layers of conditioning, while the onion story ... Show More
34m 19s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2025
Do You Need to Be Religious to Become a Buddhist
© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@buddhismofficialOur Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish/Join our Instagram Account - ht ... Show More
6m 41s
May 2025
Can Buddhism Explained Through Science?
© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@buddhismofficialOur Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish/Join our Instagram Account - ht ... Show More
5m 21s
Mar 2024
Buddha's Idea About Impermanence | Buddhism In English
<p>© Buddhism Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1 Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@theinnerguide2 Join Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish Join our Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/ ... Show More
4m 2s
Oct 2023
3 Main Buddhist Practices | Buddhism In English
<p>© Buddhism Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1 Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@theinnerguide2 Join Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish Join our Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/ ... Show More
10m 58s
Oct 2023
Listen To This When You Are Feeling Down | Buddhism In English
<p>© Buddhism Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1 Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@theinnerguide2 Join Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish Join our Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/ ... Show More
5m 20s
Jun 2025
How to become a Buddhist?
© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@buddhismofficialOur Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish/Join our Instagram Account - ht ... Show More
7m 8s
Feb 2025
How to practice Buddhism To learn or to meditate?
<p>© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@theinnerguide2Join Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglishJoin our Instagram Account ... Show More
7m 47s
Apr 2025
3 Signatas of buddhism explained
© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@theinnerguide2Join Our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglishJoin our Instagram Account - ... Show More
13m 15s
Jun 2025
Sin vs Karma
© Buddhism#lonliness #feellonely #lonlyness Join Our Podcast Account - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhism1Join Our TikTok Account - https://www.tiktok.com/@buddhismofficialOur Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BuddhismInEnglish/Join our Instagram Account - ht ... Show More
6m 3s
Mar 2023
Two Sides of Being Zen
<p>In this episode, we look at Buddhist stories that explore the two different yet equally important sides of being Zen.</p> 
10m 53s