Unbelievable? 23 May 2009 Buddhism & Christianity in dialogue
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Geshe Tashi Tsering has been a Buddhist monk since he was a teenager. He claims that fulfillment in life involves shedding negative mental states and embracing the enlightened understanding of Buddhism. We are the answer to our own salvation.
Sunil Shivdasani is a Christian from a Hindu background. He works with Christian Vision for Men. He explains why he believes Jesus is the true way to enlightenment, why he believes in a creator God and that we need help from God to be saved.
For Geshe Tashi Tsering see www.jamyang.co.uk
For Sunil Shivdasani www.cvmen.org.uk
For more Christian/non-Christian discussion visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast
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