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In this book, Satanun Boonyakiat elucidates a Christian theology of suffering relevant to the context of Theravada Buddhism in Thailand. Grounding his work in a trinitarian comparative theology of religions, Boonyakiat explores the ways in which Buddhist teachings on suffering – specifically the Four Noble Truths – can challenge, enrich, and deepen a Christian perspective. Ultimately, Dr Boonyakiat suggests, a Christian theology of suffering relevant to the people of Thailand, both Christian and Buddhist alike, must move beyond a traditional, western emphasis on theodicy to address a practical response to suffering’s lived reality – a response rooted firmly in Scripture and grounded in a theology of the cross.

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Publié par	Langham Creative Projects
Date de parution	09 juillet 2020
Nombre de lectures	2
EAN13	9781839730306
Langue	English

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This book makes an important contribution to the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity while holding firmly to a Trinitarian theology of religions. It represents a wonderful example of careful listening to another religious tradition in order to properly appreciate and learn from it. Boonyakiat’s work is a genuine conversation where Christians discover what they can learn from Buddhism, in ways that not only contribute to deeper contextualization of the gospel, but that can even contribute to a deeper Christian spirituality. The many intersections between these traditions are deeply probed to discern points where mutual learning is possible, even when the destinations of these paths is radically different. Highly recommended.
William A. Dyrness, DrThéol, Doctorandus
Dean Emeritus and Senior Professor of Theology and Culture,
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA
A Christian Theology of Suffering in the Context of Theravada Buddhism in Thailand by Satanun Boonyakiat is a groundbreaking work. It is a comparative work that contributes to our understanding of our diverse religious world in a way that allows the reader to carefully hear the relevance of other faith traditions in a manner that at once upholds the fundamental teaching and truth of Christianity even as it is courageously willing to gain insight from other faith perspectives. This work in particular offers a rare opportunity for an informed dialogue between Christianity and Theravada Buddhism in light of their shared interest in suffering and its relationship to the divine. Indeed, this work is the very conversation that is needed in mission understanding and work in our modern world that avoids the reflexive dead-end of either a deaf fundamentalist exclusivism or a naïve inclusive pluralism that ends in relativism. Readers will not be disappointed by this fine work.
Thomas Alan Harvey, PhD
Academic Dean,
Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, Oxford, UK
The problem of suffering is the problem not only for Christian theology but also for Buddhism. Among Christian theologians, few have reflected more profoundly on suffering, human and divine, than the German, Jürgen Moltmann. In this extraordinary comparative theological study, Professor Satanun Boonyakiat of Thailand, the current “home” of Theravada, brings Moltmann’s Christian interpretation in a critical-sympathetic dialogue with the foundational and authoritative Buddhist teachings as presented in the Scriptures and by some leading contemporary teachers. The end result is a fascinating theological, pastoral, and missiological reflection.
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, DrThéol, Habil
Professor of Systematic Theology,
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA
Docent of Ecumenics, Faculty of Theology, University of Helsinki, Finland

A Christian Theology of Suffering in the Context of Theravada Buddhism in Thailand
Satanun Boonyakiat

© 2020 Satanun Boonyakiat
Published 2020 by Langham Monographs
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Contents

Cover

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

Chapter 1 A Trinitarian Theology of Religions and Trinitarian Comparative Theology

A Christian Theology of Religions

A Comparative Theology

The Trinity and Human Suffering

Conclusion

Chapter 2 The Reality of Human Suffering

The Basic Understanding of Suffering in Buddhism

Theological Understanding of the Reality of Suffering

Conclusion

Chapter 3 The Causes of Suffering

The Truth of the Cause of Suffering ( Samudaya )

Theological Understanding of the Causes of Suffering

Conclusion

Chapter 4 The Ways to the Extinction of Suffering

The Buddhist Way to the Extinction of Suffering

The Theological Understanding of the Way to the Extinction of Suffering

Conclusion

Conclusion

Bibliography

About Langham Partnership

Endnotes
Acknowledgements
The completion of this dissertation truly reflects the grace of God and support from several people and institutions. Therefore, I would like to thank God and give him all the glory. At the same time, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the following people and institutions:
My best friend, co-worker, and beloved wife, Dr Sirikanya Boonyakiat, who always stands beside me, sharing experiences of joy and sorrow, and who has helped me become a better servant of the Lord.
My dad, Mr Sompratana Boonyakiat, who went home to be with the Lord fourteen years ago, but whose legacy remains the source of my inspiration. My mother, Mrs Montha Boonyakiat, who always loves, cares for, and supports me. My wonderful siblings, Assistant Professor Dr Yingmanee (Boonyakiat) Tragoolpua, Mr Preechawut Boonyakiat, and Mrs Weerunya (Boonyakiat) Pattanapichian, who have never stopped loving me and taking care of me.
My father-in-law, Mr Gate Sujinda – who has gone home to be with the Lord – my mother-in-law, Mrs Chamnian Sujinda, and my brothers-in-law, Assistant Professor Dr Khajornsak Tragoolpua and Mr Chanok Pattanapichian, for their love, support, and encouragement.
Dr Chaiyun and Mrs Margaret Ukosakul. Their love, care, wise counsel, and support really made a difference in my life and family.
Dr William A. Dyrness, my primary mentor at Fuller Theological Seminary. It is my honor and privilege to be his student. His advice and insights are very valuable. Without his support and encouragement, this work would not have been completed.
Dr Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, my secondary mentor at Fuller Theological Seminary. He introduced me to a Christian theology of religions and superbly helped me understand more about a Christian theology of suffering. His teaching, encouragement, and understanding made a difference in my study at Fuller.
Dr Terry Muck, Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism and Professor of World Religion and Mission at Asbury Theological Seminary. It is my honor and privilege to have him as an external examiner for my dissertation. His suggestions were very helpful, and his encouragement is deeply appreciated.
The faculty and staff of the Center for Advanced Theological Studies, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, particularly Dr Robert A. Hurteau (former Program Director), Dr Eugen Matei (Program Director), Lindsay Weldon (former Program Assistant), and Ericka P. Bettge (Program Assistant).
The staff of the International Student Services Office who wonderfully helped me and my wife with our US visas.
Professor Dr Siddhi Butr-Indr, associate member of the Royal Institute of Thailand, and Professor Saeng Chandngarm, former dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University, professor emeritus of Chiang Mai University and lecturer at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus, Chiang Mai. Both of them kindly accepted the invitation to be my supervisors for Buddhism. They helped me better understand the Buddhist concept of suffering as well as the Four Noble Truths.
Trinity Theological College, Singapore, for allowing me to conduct research in the college’s library.
Ms Kris Garis and Mrs Lori Rowe, together with Mr Bruce Rowe, for their kind help in editing my work.
Rev William J. Yoder, former Dean of the McGilvary College of Divinity (formerly the McGilvary Faculty of Theology) and Payap University, for encouraging me to further my studies and granting me a study leave.
The faculty, staff, and students at the McGi