Bücher von Dwight Goddard

EFFORTS have been made during a number of years to establish Buddhism in America. Temples of the True Pure Land Sect have been opened in a number of cities on the Pacific coast, mainly for the benefit of the California Japanese. Efforts have been made, also, to introduce Zen Buddhism, notably by the Abbot Soyen Shaku at the time of the Congress of Religions at Chicago. He lectured in many places and his addresses were translated by Professor Daisetz Suzuki, under the title of SERMONS OF A BUDDHIST ABBOT. Zen centers were opened at San Francisco and Los Angeles by Rev. Nyogen Senzaki, and in New York by Rev. Sokei-ann Sazaki. Their method was to have regular lectures and daily meditation services, but the poor support they received limited their efforts. They had many learners but few became devoted converts. The weakness of this method seems to be that coming under the influence of Buddhism for only two or three hours a week and then re turning to the cares and distractions of the worldly life, they fall back into the conventional life of the world.

IN the early part of 1915 there was sent out to personal friends of the author an inter-weaving of the Four Gospels into one connected account of the life and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, in which the attempt had been made by free translation and paraphrase to bring out their unity from a modern point of view. From the hundreds of letters that were received and the conversations that were held, it became evident that a new line of appreciation for the Good News of a Spiritual Realm and the Way of Salvation had been opened. The present sermons are an attempt to set this Good News of a Spiritual Realm into relation to present-day thought, and to show its value and usefulness to anyone who has felt a desire to make that supreme adventure in faith, a quest for a higher spiritual life, with Jesus as a guide, an inspiration, and a Saviour.

Love In Creation And Redemption: A Study In The Teachings Of Jesus Compared With Modern Thought is a book written by Dwight Goddard and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance in modern times. The author compares the teachings of Jesus with modern thought and discusses how the principles of love and redemption can be applied in our daily lives.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Jesus' teachings. The first chapter discusses the nature of God and the role of love in creation. The second chapter explores the concept of sin and redemption and how Jesus' teachings provide a path to salvation. The third chapter discusses the importance of forgiveness and compassion in our relationships with others.The fourth chapter explores the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it can be realized in our lives. The fifth chapter discusses the role of prayer and meditation in our spiritual growth. The sixth chapter explores the concept of the Holy Spirit and its role in guiding us towards spiritual enlightenment.Throughout the book, the author draws on a range of sources, including the Bible, other religious texts, and modern philosophical and scientific thought. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.Overall, Love In Creation And Redemption: A Study In The Teachings Of Jesus Compared With Modern Thought is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus Christ and their relevance in modern times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.