The purpose of One Heart is to illuminate the common sacred ground at the heart of seven faiths: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Its method is to identify 65 essential principles, among them: Feel what other people feel; Don't harm others; Lead with virtue and concern for others; Be honest; Practice what you preach; Be content; Don't let anger take over; Choose your companions wisely; Accept the existence of spiritual beings; Seek and you will find. Illustrating each principle are one, two, or three quotations (adding up to more than 600) from a wide variety of texts sacred to each of the seven faiths—including the Old and New Testaments, the Talmud, the Mahabarata, the Tao Te Ching, the Bhagavad Gita, the Analects of Confucius, and many other sacred sources. In addition, each chapter also provides guidance on a spiritual theme or practice—prayer beads, a home altar, labyrinth walking—to enhance our understanding of these wise words and universal principles.
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A great tabletop book . . . Pick it up when seeking wisdom on acceptance or anger or goodness or compassion. -- Cleveland Plain Dealer, September 2004
If people adhered to the values presented in One Heart . . . They might even be happy. Wouldn’t that be something? -- Honolulu Star Bulletin, September 20, 2004
Indeed, the book succeeds in illustrating the shared teachings of these religions . . . This is a light yet profound read. -- Library Journal, November 2004
Kuchler turns to the scriptures of many faiths to find compassion, acceptance, humility, integrity, faith, wisdom, discipline and surrender. -- Herald Sun Sunday - Australia, September 19, 2004
Lovely book . . . A great table-top book. -- The Plain Dealer - Cleveland, September 3, 2004
Need a spiritual lift? Look to the heart, or "One Heart," by Bonnie Louise Kuchler. -- Honolulu Advertiser, October 2004
This comes at a time when differences seem to be pervading our thoughts . . . We should try and see our similarities. -- Healing Lifestyles & Spas, September/October 2004
This compilation comes at a time when differences are pervading our thoughts . . . We should try and see our similarities. -- Healing Lifestyles & Spas, Sep/Oct 2004 issue
If people adhered to the values presented in One Heart . . . They might even be happy. Wouldn’t that be something? -- Honolulu Star Bulletin, September 20, 2004
Indeed, the book succeeds in illustrating the shared teachings of these religions . . . This is a light yet profound read. -- Library Journal, November 2004
Kuchler turns to the scriptures of many faiths to find compassion, acceptance, humility, integrity, faith, wisdom, discipline and surrender. -- Herald Sun Sunday - Australia, September 19, 2004
Lovely book . . . A great table-top book. -- The Plain Dealer - Cleveland, September 3, 2004
Need a spiritual lift? Look to the heart, or "One Heart," by Bonnie Louise Kuchler. -- Honolulu Advertiser, October 2004
This comes at a time when differences seem to be pervading our thoughts . . . We should try and see our similarities. -- Healing Lifestyles & Spas, September/October 2004
This compilation comes at a time when differences are pervading our thoughts . . . We should try and see our similarities. -- Healing Lifestyles & Spas, Sep/Oct 2004 issue
About the Author
BONNIE LOUISE KUCHLER is a writer and editor whose six previous books include Just Moms, Just Dads, and Just Sweethearts. She lives in Hawaii. SYLVIA BOORSTEIN, co-founding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, is the author of Pay Attention, For Goodness’ Sake. ANDREW HARVEY is the author of The Return of the Mother, The Way of Passion, and The Direct Path.
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Bonnie Louise Kuchler has written 20 gift books, including Just Sisters and Hope is the Thing with Feathers. She loves to walk her Jack Russells (or vice versa), loves gardening, and loves to write. Bonnie and her husband live on the incredible Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, where they own a waterfront bed and breakfast, Sea Cliff Gardens Bed & Breakfast. Her dream is to hold mini writer retreats at the B&B, where writers can be inspired by the natural beauty of the sea, the gardens, the towering evergreens, and the Olympic mountains. See photos and follow Bonnie's blog at www.seacliffgardens.com or on the Sea Cliff Gardens Facebook page.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Did you ever think that it was possible that in the beginning there was only one message? That over time, the message was sorted to different cultures and languages to meet their needs and yearnings. Could we all be of the same spiritual being? Is there any proof that this might be possible? This book by Bonnie Louise Kuchler is quite a feat and puts a lot of information out here.
The book does not preach or even analyze, what it does is present the scriptures of the world's major religions side by side for comparison. Ask a question, for instance drinking, and you will see the scriptures from Native American Religions, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism and Confucianism.
This is an outstanding book, for education and enlightenment for anyone that is interested in this type of quest. It's nice to have everything in one book, easy to read, easy to reference. It is the best book on this type of subject that I have yet to read and a good starter point too.
Bottom line, buy this one, read it and keep it
The book does not preach or even analyze, what it does is present the scriptures of the world's major religions side by side for comparison. Ask a question, for instance drinking, and you will see the scriptures from Native American Religions, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism and Confucianism.
This is an outstanding book, for education and enlightenment for anyone that is interested in this type of quest. It's nice to have everything in one book, easy to read, easy to reference. It is the best book on this type of subject that I have yet to read and a good starter point too.
Bottom line, buy this one, read it and keep it
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The idea behind this book intregued me. Whether or not you believe in a rational basis of truth you'll enjoy how this book wonderfully illustrates how universal religions really are. I'm not a religious person anymore, but I still enjoyed this book. It serves to remind me that reason, common sense, and logical examination are the real languages of truth. FUNDAMENTALISTS BE WARNED.... this book will not reenforce your narrow minded beliefs! This book is for rational thinkers who are interested in a simple but well organized comparison.
On the downside, however, I did get tired of it. I've read much of the material in my studies and I am more interested in espistimology at this point. But I was driven forward out of amazement that someone actually took the time to put all this comparitive data together. While I won't read it again I fully intend to give it as a valauable gift to a fundamentalist. Bravo!
On the downside, however, I did get tired of it. I've read much of the material in my studies and I am more interested in espistimology at this point. But I was driven forward out of amazement that someone actually took the time to put all this comparitive data together. While I won't read it again I fully intend to give it as a valauable gift to a fundamentalist. Bravo!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The library of both popular and scholarly comparative world scripture pointing to universally shared principles of the life of integrity worth living is growing, and One Heart is a very sweet addition to that indispensable collection. Just as Oneness author Jeffrey Moses was determined to self publish in 1981 the 64 principles he personally mined with heart from world scripture, Hallmark-y concept author Bonnie Kuchler found herself compelled to take that same personal research journey -- and, no coincidence, found 65 similar essential principles shared by all religions. With a "Knowing" brief preface by American Buddhist Sylvia Boorstein and heartfelt short essays and practice suggestions by the "exuberant" spiritual teacher Andrew Harvey, One Heart is another of the new integral generation comforting "little" books that should be in every hotel nightstand drawer and every individuating home. Both Oneness and One Heart make sweet gifts for the holiday season or any other. Recommended.
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Excellent book
This book does an excellent job of showing the similarity in teachings of many of the world's religions. It will go a long way in building interfaith understanding.
Published 4 months ago by Gerry
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Heart-warming through the Ages
During a dark & painful time, I acquired this book to read while traveling along a forced walk that tested my faith. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Derrick E. Lightfoot
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Wow! What an incredible book!
This book was a sheer pleasure to read! The book is broken down into different subject matters and has an abundance of passages from all the world's major religions. Read more
Published on November 12, 2010 by M.E.R.
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One Heart, One Source, One Universal Truth
I have always known that the world's religions have come from the same source and I found a book that confirms that for me in the most simplest of ways. Read more
Published on July 28, 2008 by Harry Shade
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One Heart
This book is my daily nourishment - there is never a time that I cannot pick this up and read and no matter how my day or my life is going, I am spiritually nourished and guided. Read more
Published on May 27, 2008 by JMJ
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Very neat book.
The Amazon description doesn't really explain what the book is. This is a book that takes various topics and then lists quotes from various religious texts from different faiths,... Read more
Published on July 18, 2006 by Laser One
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A faithful pulse...
While the title of this text is 'One Heart', there are in fact many aspects of 'heart' contained here. Read more
Published on December 4, 2004 by FrKurt Messick
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Bringing It All Together
This book is what I need right now. It brings the world together for me and lays it all out in bite-size pieces, easily consumed and digested. Read more
Published on December 2, 2004 by papaT
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A Beautiful Necklace Made of Spiritual Pearls (Principles)
Bonnie Louise Kuchler did a tremendous amount of research, she sorted, sifted, gleaned, and read a great deal of the scripture and literature of the world's major religions (and... Read more
Published on November 24, 2004 by Erika Borsos
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