The Routledge Handbook of Buddhist-Christian Studies

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<P>Buddhist-Christian dialogue has a long and complex history that stretches back to the first centuries of the common era. Comprising 42 international and disciplinarily diverse chapters, this volume begins by setting up a framework for examining the nature of Buddhist-Christian interreligious dialogue, discussing how research in this area has been conducted in the past and considering future theoretical directions. Subsequent chapters delve into:</P><UL><P><LI>important episodes in the history of Buddhist-Christian dialogue;</LI><P></P><P><LI>contemporary conversations such as monastic interreligious dialogue, multiple religious identity, and dual religious practice; and</LI><P></P><P><LI>Buddhist-Christian cooperation in social justice, social engagement, pastoral care, and interreligious education settings. </LI><P></P></UL><P>The volume closes with a section devoted to comparative and constructive explorations of different speculative themes that range from the theological to