We Walk the Path Together: Learning From Thich Nhat Hanh And Meister Eckhart
by Brian J. Pierce (Author)
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This book presents engaging reflections on the modern day Vietnamese Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh and the medieval Christian mystic, Meister Eckhart (1260-1327). It celebrates the common spiritual ground that exists between Christianity and Buddhism.
length 202 pages
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"... recommended to those who are intentional about their spiritual journey. The book is easy to read and deeply moving, because the book touches the core of our being." --Buddhist-Christian Studies
About the Author
Brian J. Pierce, a Dominican priest, is former Promoter of the Dominican Family in Latin America and the Caribbean and Assistant to the Master of the Order for the Contemplative Nuns of the Order. He has returned to full-time itinerant preaching. He is the author of We Walk the Path Together: Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh and Meister Eckhart.
Product details
Publisher : Orbis Books; 1st edition (October 31, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 202 pages
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Gregory DiSalvio
5.0 out of 5 stars Come TogetherReviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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This is an important Spiritual work. Catholic in perspective and open minded in scope this book outlines how closely related sound Spiritual principles are. When we still our minds we can hear that which we never thought we could.
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Mary Ann, OP
5.0 out of 5 stars Plunging Into Two WorldsReviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014
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This book more than lives up to the reviews that I read about in various publications.
The author clearly develops those beliefs held in common between Christianity and Buddhism as well as the distinct differences. He does this through the lens of the Dominican mystic Meister Eckhart and the lens of Thich Nhat Hanh. I am able to feel at home in both worlds even though I am definitely a Christian.
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Ohio John
5.0 out of 5 stars East and West are BridgedReviewed in the United States on June 26, 2013
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Brian Pierce bridges east and west thinking on Christ consciousness/Buddha awakening that we are so gifted to have available to us. The bridge Pierce builds stretches from the historical writings and experiences of Catholic Christian Meister Eckhart of the 14th. century and Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh of recent times. Comparing the writings and teaching of both these spiritual leaders the reader is confronted and then nurtured through a process that takes them on a journey over a bridge leading to the reality of a mystical kinship that both religious traditions share - a oneness in Awakening and communion of Spirit.
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Sister Adrienne Colson,OP
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding. It is worth a second and third reading ...Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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Outstanding.It is worth a second and third reading.I understand after talking with Father Brian,he will have
Anew book out sometime next year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a book for the journeyReviewed in the United States on October 9, 2013
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this book covers the elements essential for matuirity of faith. it integrates spirituality and the human dimension of life as one.;. I didn't just read this book...I lived into the reading and rereading....wonderful.
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Angela Garossino
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014
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insightful and rich
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Roy
4.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent introduction for Christians to Thich Nhat HanhReviewed in the United States on June 21, 2012
I was impressed by Pierce's comprehensive knowledge of Thich Nhat Hanh teachings and equally as well his first hand experience with the monastics in that tradition. He presents and represents many essential teachings of Thay(Thich Nhat Hanh) and relates them beautifully to Christianity.
While the book is full of quotes, poems, and references, it is written with a manner from the heart; I think it would make an excellent comprehensive introduction for any person with a Christian background into the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh without being overwhelmed by the unfamiliarity of Buddhist terminologies or beliefs.
I highly recommend this book.
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Heike Hildebrand
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best spiritual books I ever readReviewed in the United States on January 6, 2011
'We Walk the Path Together' by Brian J. Pierce, OP, seems to me being one of the best spiritual books I ever read. The author is very authentical, and he does not only refer to Thitch Nat Hanh, a contemporary, famous Zen Teacher (whom the author personally knows) and Meister Eckhart, the great German Mysthic, born about 1260. He also shares with the reader his own rich experiences of spirituality, religion and mysthicism.
It is a breath taking experience to follow the author on his way through all the subjects he refers to. Not a single moment boring, never seeming abstract, but full of life and deep knowledge.
This book became for me a personal guide to go deeper inside the cave of my own heart, like being leaded by a warm and brotherly hand.
I wish that every serious seeker will get the grace to meet this marvellous book of guidance!
Heike Hilderand
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AMR
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing insights. I highly recommend itReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2015
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This is truly worth reading and digesting. Amazing insights. I highly recommend it.
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Trish Park
5.0 out of 5 stars Grounding Oneself in the NowReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2012
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This book is nourishing me in ways I did not expect. The author, whilst of course concentrating on Meister Eckhart and on Thich Nhat Hanh, introduces other voices to enrich the path we are walking in Mindfulness and in Contemplation. Being alert both to Life in the newness of each second and also to our own heart has the possibility of awakening us to real perception.
Here is a lovely scrap of a poem by David Wagoner and quoted by Brian Pierce. You will have to read further to get the rest of it!
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or bush does is lost to you,
You are truly lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Same as aboveReviewed in Canada on October 13, 2015
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Challenging, thought provoking and meditative. Great for small group group discussion and sharing
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