Join us for our semi-annual Buddhist-Christian Dialogue to discuss the connections between Buddhism and Christianity. Using the ideas and spiritual teachings of the book, The Still Point: Reflections on Zen and Christian Mysticism by William Johnston, we will explore the different practices, rituals and symbolism. Participants do not have to have read the book to attend. This program will be presented onsite at The Center at Mariandale.

One of the major problems with Christianity is its widespread allegiance to dualism of matter and spirit, East and West, nature and history, male and female, God and the world. Buddhists, on the other hand, emphasize the connections among all things. From them Knitter returned to his Christian faith with a new appreciation for the Christian mystical tradition that emphasizes unity rather than separation.

Date & Time: Sat., September 17 from 10am to 2pm

Fee: $25 (includes lunch)

Presenter Fernando Camacho, MD is an Oncologist for Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. He is an ordained lay Buddhist priest of the Dharma Teacher Order, a Western group of Vietnamese Zen lineage committed to developing ecumenical bridges and relationships across all religious traditions.

Maeve Eng-Wong, LCSW, RYT, is also an ordained lay Buddhist priest in the Dharma Teacher Order. Maeve is a psychotherapist in private practice in Garrison and Cold Spring, NY,