Buddhism

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Buddhism

by Annie H. Small

EN·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

PREFACE

0:58

INDIA AND GAUTAMA

9:57

THE FOURFOLD SACRED TRUTH.

1:21

ISRAEL AND JESUS

9:21

THE UNIVERSAL LAW

4:03

THE UNIVERSALLAW IN HUMAN LIFE

12:33

THE WAY OF EMANCIPATION.BUDDHISM

4:23

THE FORMULA OF CONFESSION

3:45

THE WAY OF SALVATION.CHRISTIANITY

12:33

THE TWO IDEALS

6:28

Description

This compact work invites listeners to pause at the feet of an ancient Indian sage and, from a Christian perspective, explore the timeless insights he offered. It sketches the Buddha’s early life, the sweeping canvas of Indian spirituality, and the universal law that both traditions touch upon, all without claiming to be a complete account. The author’s aim is to spark fresh attention to truths already familiar, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the Christian faith through comparative reflection.

The text moves through a series of brief yet evocative sections—India and Gautama, the universal law in human life, the ways of emancipation and salvation—each pairing Buddhist concepts with their Christian counterparts. Poetic excerpts convey the Buddha’s compassion for a suffering world, while the commentary highlights where the two paths converge and diverge. Readers are guided toward a thoughtful dialogue between the two traditions, rather than a doctrinal verdict.

Presented in a clear, conversational tone, the book blends historical vignette with spiritual inquiry, making it an inviting listening experience for anyone curious about inter‑faith understanding. Its modest length allows for focused reflection, offering a gentle bridge between Eastern and Western contemplative wisdom.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (67K characters)

Release date

2025-09-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Annie H. Small

Annie H. Small

1857–1945

Raised between Scotland and India, she became a missionary educator who helped train women for Christian service and later wrote accessible books on world religions. Her life joined travel, teaching, and faith in a way that shaped both her work and her writing.

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