{"product_id":"a-bridge-to-buddhist-christian-dialogue-seiichi-yagi-9781948575959","title":"A Bridge to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue: How Poles and Front-Structures Help Us to Be Spiritually Mindful","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Significantly opens a new gateway for Buddhist-Christian dialogue.\" -Dr. Kunihiko Terasawa, Wartburg College\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the most eminent Japanese scholars working on interreligious dialogue.\" -Dr. Julius-Kei Kato, Western University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can we honor our traditions while existing as our most authentic selves? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a scholar, practitioner, or someone curious about the intersection of Buddhism and Christianity, \u003cem\u003eA Bridge to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue\u003c\/em\u003e offers a profound reflection on interpersonal relationships in a pluralistic world and builds a bridge to a more connected way of being. Let us continue to walk together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Bridge to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue, \u003c\/em\u003e theologians and interfaith pioneers Seiichi Yagi and Leonard Swidler explore the relational nature of identity through the lens of Christian and Buddhist philosophy, seeking to uncover the ways in which we draw upon each other and how we can use dialogue to honor both ourselves and our traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prominent voice in Buddhist-Christian thought, Dr. Seiichi Yagi's teaching unearths the common ground between Buddhism and Christianity, including the concept of emptiness and the Christian call to love. He provides an original framework using Front-Structure and poles to help us understand the relational ontology and epistemology which he sees in both traditions. Dr. Leonard Swidler, professor emeritus of Temple University and interfaith dialogue advocate for over 50 years, relays the importance of dialogue, what it is, and how we can use Yagi's insights to traverse our daily lives. Together, their ideas form a bridge to help us navigate dialogue among Buddhists and Christians, and with the world at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders Will Discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterreligious Dialogue: what it is and why it's important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Buddhist and Christian paths are the same, how they're different, and why it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Buddhist path and the Christian way as examples of the relational nature of life and identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow we can rely on our relational identities to transcend ego and become our most authentic selves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003cem\u003eA Bridge to Buddhist-Christian Dialogue\u003c\/em\u003e has been updated with a new foreword by Dr. Seiichi Yagi. First published in 1988, this book has offered a vital contribution to Buddhist-Christian scholarship and comparative insights for nearly 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seiichi Yagi,Leonard Swidler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1948575957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948575959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ipub Cloud International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Seiichi Yagi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447176999167,"sku":"9781948575959","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80d7a884-aed6-4f82-89ec-5459140564ba.jpg?v=1777229354","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-bridge-to-buddhist-christian-dialogue-seiichi-yagi-9781948575959","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}