By: John Akenberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 In this article, we will briefly note several common beliefs and features of Zen: monism; the centrality of Mind; irrationalism; nihilism; the priority of Self; pantheism; antiauthority; influence by Taoism and Mahayana; exclusivism. Contents 1 Common Beliefs of Zen Buddhism 2 NOTES Common Beliefs of Zen Buddhism In […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Tibetan Buddism offers to enlighten people to the [true] nature of ultimate reality.   Tibetan Buddhism Info at a Glance Name: Tibetan Buddhism. Three prominent Tibetan gurus are the Dalai Lama and the late Lama Govinda, Chogyam Trungpa. Purpose: To deliver people from duhkha (unsatisfactory experience) and […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 In an era pregnant with tolerance for everything, some Christians have embraced Buddhism while numerous attempts have been made to “unify” Buddhism and Christianity. Through no fault of its own, “Christianity” is frequently the loser in such encounters. Why? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain. Contents 1 […]

As a whole, Buddhism has little directly to say about Jesus Christ. It does acknowledge what most men do: that He was a great person. For the most part, however, His Gospel teachings are largely ignored and a more convenient Jesus is accepted: one who, along with the Buddha, smiles serenely. But on the other […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2000 A brief look at the history and doctrines of Buddhism and Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. Contents 1 Buddhism and Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism 2 Info at a Glance 2.1 DOCTRINAL SUMMARY Buddhism and Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism (from Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions, Harvest House, 1999) Info at […]

America Smiles on the Buddha-Part 1 By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon Buddhism is growing ever stronger roots in America and the West. American entertainers are especially becoming fascinated—including such people as Steven Seagal, Richard Gere, Martin Scorsese, Tina Turner, Oliver Stone and Courtney Love. This month we begin to look at the teachings […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2003 READER CAUTION ADVISED! What is the result when the monastic goals of Hinduism and Buddhism are carried out to their logical end? How do the actions of Charles Manson and his followers relate to this discussion? Satanism and Witchcraft: The Occult and the East – Hinduism and […]

The following articles are excerpts from the Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions by John Ankerberg and John Weldon. Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism – Info at a Glance By: John Ankerberg and John Weldon The first in a series of articles explaining the teachings and practices of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism – Doctrinal Chart […]