Waldenfels, Hans., tr. J. W. Heisig. Absolute Nothingness: Foundations for a Buddhist-Christian Dialogue. New York: Paulist Press, 1980.

Abstract

This is a major breakthrough book in Buddhist-Christian dialogue. Published in cooperation with the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture in Nagoya, Japan, Absolute Nothingness is essentially a comparative philosophical and theological study which endeavors to relate the Kyoto School of Buddhism to Christian tradition. Hans Waldenfels is eminently qualified to write this volume. He is a theologian, philosopher, and highly trained Buddhist scholar who lived in Japan for many years where he gained first-hand experience with members of the Kyoto School. One of the major questions treated in this book is that of spiritual emptiness as it is experienced in the traditions of East and West. We have here the basis for a true encounter between Buddhists and Christians.