The Concept of Grace in Both Christianity and Pure Land Buddhism Examined

Moharrami, Zahra

The Concept of Grace in Both Christianity and Pure Land Buddhism Examined

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Zahra Moharrami

دانش‌آموخته کارشناسی ارشد ادیان شرق، دانشگاه ادیان و مذاهب، قم، ایران

Abstract

Abstract:
In comparing and contrasting between two religions, the Pure land Buddhism and the Christianity, in the realm of salvation, we come to a seemingly common sense, namely grace. In the present study, while explaining the meaning of grace in the doctrinal teachings of each of these two religions, and the necessity of its being and given by its superiors to its followers, We will mention the similarities and differences between them, and finally, the Christian response to the Buddhist concept will be discussed.

Abstract:
In comparing and contrasting between two religions, the Pure land Buddhism and the Christianity, in the realm of salvation, we come to a seemingly common sense, namely grace. In the present study, while explaining the meaning of grace in the doctrinal teachings of each of these two religions, and the necessity of its being and given by its superiors to its followers, We will mention the similarities and differences between them, and finally, the Christian response to the Buddhist concept will be discussed.

Keywords

Amida Buddha»،

«Jesus»،

«Grace»

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