Buddhism and Christianity: Meditation, Pluralism, and the Self

Episode 10 November 28, 2025 00:50:43
Buddhism and Christianity: Meditation, Pluralism, and the Self
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Buddhism and Christianity: Meditation, Pluralism, and the Self

Nov 28 2025 | 00:50:43

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Show Notes

Dr. Sita Slavov grew up in a Hindu household, practiced Zen Buddhism for many years, and is now a professing Christian. Dr. Slavov embarked on a search for absolute truth from an early age, using her skills as a researcher to investigate the truth claims behind different world religions. In this episode, we address religious pluralism, the role of tradition and upbringing in religious identity, and the distinction between religious practice and faith. We explore the contrasts between the Buddhist and Christian concepts of the self, suffering, salvation and the practice of meditation.

Resources:

Christianity Today article by Dr. Slavov

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis:

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