Christianity Meets Buddhism
The following conversation between a Buddhist nobleman in Thailand and a Christian missionary in about 1850 makes clear the basic beliefs of each faith and suggests some of the difficulties faced by unsuccessful Christian missionaries in Thailand.
Nobleman. After all, my religion is a better religion than yours.
Missionary. Convince me of that and Your Excellency shall be my teacher.
N. This is my religion: To be so little tied to the world that I can leave it without regret; to keep my heart sound; to live doing no injustice to any, but deeds of compassion to all.
M. This is excellent:.....
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