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Oneness: Great Principles Shared by All Religions Paperback – October 6, 1992

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"An impressive array of selections. They show common ethics that transcend the narrow confines of sectarianism."
ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION
Beneath the seeming differences of all the world's great religions, lies a pool of universal truth. ONENESS collects these beliefs together for the first time, in the actual words of each religion's scriptures. These universal principles act as a guide to inner development, and allow each individual to achieve spiritual richness.

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144 pages
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English
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Ballantine Books
Publication date

October 6, 1992
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3.25 x 0.5 x 5.75 inches
ISBN-10

0449907600
ISBN-13

978-0449907603
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Moses, a freelance writer and advertising executive with a special interest in meditation and stress reduction techniques, draws on his studies of world scriptures to offer this interfaith compilation of assorted verses affirming similar principles, e.g., the Golden Rule. For each of the 28 principles included, Moses begins with brief thoughts of his own (about half a page), then offers a two-page spread of five or six relevant scriptural passages. This is an interesting idea, but the book would be more useful if the passages were identified explicitly as to source, rather than just being designated ``Islam,'' ``Christianity,'' ``Buddhism,'' etc.

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“As this book shows . . . every major religion of the world has similar ideas of love [and] the same goal of benefiting humanity through spiritual practice.”
—The Dalai Lama

“An impressive array of selections. They show common ethics that transcend the narrow confines of sectarianism.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Brilliant . . . [A] very important book.”
—Jewish Civic Press

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ressive array of selections. They show common ethics that transcend the narrow confines of sectarianism."
ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION
Beneath the seeming differences of all the world's great religions, lies a pool of universal truth. ONENESS collects these beliefs together for the first time, in the actual words of each religion's scriptures. These universal principles act as a guide to inner development, and allow each individual to achieve spiritual richness.

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“As this book shows . . . every major religion of the world has similar ideas of love [and] the same goal of benefiting humanity through spiritual practice.”
—The Dalai Lama

“An impressive array of selections. They show common ethics that transcend the narrow confines of sectarianism.”
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Brilliant . . . [A] very important book.”
—Jewish Civic Press

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The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule is the cornerstone of religious understanding. It is the most complete expression of the Oneness of all people, serving as the foundation for peace and universal goodwill on earth.

The Golden Rule is expressed almost word for word in every religion. So fundamental is it to all religious thought that the founders and enlightened teachers of every religion have commented on it directly.

Jesus referred to the Golden Rule as "the law and the prophets." Mohammed described it as "the noblest expression of religion." Rabbi Hillel stated in the Jewish Talmud that the Golden Rule is "the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary." Vyasa, the enlightened Hindu sage, called it "the sum of all true righteousness." Similarly, Buddha referred to it as "the sum total of all righteousness." And Confucius, the great Chinese master, deemed it "the one principle upon which one's whole life may proceed."

Many people are taught from childhood that living the Golden Rule is an ideal, without emphasizing the practical benefits. When people look upon others as extensions of themselves, all obstacles to fulfillment are removed-both for individuals and society. When the goals of every individual are supported by the activities of every other person, the world has the possibility to flourish in peace and prosperity. For this reason, the Golden Rule should not be thought of as a vague ideal. It is a practical principle that embodies the deepest aspirations of humanity. It serves as the basis for all that is positive and lasting in human life.

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The Golden Rule

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, for this is the law and the prophets.

Christianity

What is hurtful to yourself do not to your fellow man. That is the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary.

Judaism

Do unto all men as you would they should unto you, and reject for others what you would reject for yourself.

Islam

Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.

Buddhism

The Golden Rule

Tzu Kung asked: "Is there any one principle upon which one's whole life may proceed?" Confucius replied: "Is not Reciprocity such a principle?-what you do not yourself desire, do not put before others."

Confucianism

This is the sum of all true righteousness-

Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated.

Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter

Thou wouldst not have thy neighbor do to thee.

Hinduism

Treat others as thou wouldst be treated thyself.

Sikhism

A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.

Jainism

Regard your neighbor's gain as your own gain; and regard your neighbor's loss as your own loss, even as though you were in their place.

Taoism

Ascribe not to any soul that which thou wouldst not have ascribed to thee.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books; Reprint edition (October 6, 1992)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0449907600
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449907603
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.25 x 0.5 x 5.75 inches

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Emily M. Enders

Insightful and powerful, but format more suitable for bathroom reading

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2006

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This book represnts an effort to look at the philosophies and creeds that unite humanity. It demonstrates the humanistic unity amongst religions, which is a powerful message that we could all benefit from appreciating. Through looking at sacred texts on the golden rule, love, peace, and other ideals, the author celebrates and shows enormous respect for all of the major religions.

My one complaint is that there are no citations whatsover other than to mention the religion from which the source is from. For example, the author will cite something as "from Christianity" or "from Islam", but will make no mention of where in the Bible or Koran this belief is derived. I appreciate the snippet-like approach to some degree, but from an academic standpoint, the lack of citatations to direct one further or to help understand the context prevents me from taking the effort very seriously.

It's a good read, but the format does not do the texts justice. The impression I get is that the author wishes for us to appreciate religion as a casual museum patron might view a painting; that is, to appreciate it's beauty and virtue, but with no encouragement to really experience it--scholarly or personally--beyond that.

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TheHighlander

Very Insightful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2003

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Many people say that the world's major religions are similar in many of their teachings and this book shows how so. With quotes from the religious books of the major religions of the world, side by side, on each individual subject you can see how similar many of the teachings are.
However, I wish the book had been a bit longer. It's small size and short length make the 109 pages go by very quickly. The amount of printing in the book is small but the thought that it provokes is great. The book can easily be read in less than an afternoon but it will be thought on for a much longer time.
If you are curious about the world's largest religions and how they are similar, buy this book. You will be surprised.

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happymamaofkyle

Not much

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2013

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This is a tiny little pocket book only a few inches in size. It does have quotes from different religious leaders but is not really worth much

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mamma seattle

a carry-with-you-everywhere-book

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this book has travelled with me in my purse throughout the world on both business and personal trips, and is with me always when i am home. it's a great centering reminder to pull out and read at any time. i am ordering another copy here because mine is so worn and dog-eared. highly recommended.

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Shea

Oneness

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 10, 2003

This book is a blessing. One Saturday, exactly two years to the day after my daughter died, I walked into a bookstore looking for something. I had and have been on a spiritual journey since her death and I was in sad shape when I entered the store with my other two children. A number of years ago I had read a quote about the Golden Rule and how different religions all expressed it in slightly different ways but didn't realize and didn't really care that it was from a book. Lately though I had been thinking about it over and over and about how all religions are really from the same root. These thoughts had consumed me, especially since for the past two years I have been reading a lot of literature of the different religions. At any rate, that Saturday, almost exactly two years to the hour after she died, I walked into that bookstore. At once I knew there was a book in there I was supposed to have and that I would be led to it. I searched for probably ten minutes in different sections but when I picked up this book I knew immediately that it was the book I was supposed to buy. The quote that I had remembered and lately had constantly thought about was in there. It let me know that I was watched over and was being led to answers on religions that I was on a search for. This book showed me that my belief was correct, that all religions in their major teachings are essentially alike. If you read this book you can't help but come to the conclusion that differences in religion are minor compared to the major teachings they share. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any religion.

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One of the most important books EVER WRITTEN!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 22, 2011

This is probably one of the most important books ever written. If everyone read this book, we would simply live in Utopia. It changed my life. Period.

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Victoria

A bit dry

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 3, 2013

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The quotes are very helpful but it's only the collection of the quotes and nothing else. I found it very dry and unconnected.

D anne

Five Stars

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Most wonderful book. Have purchased many copies as gifts.

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Five Stars

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dieses buch ist eine summe von bekannten aussagen in der vergangenehit, wissender Seelen

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ich habe es gelesen und will es noch mal lesen und sogar ein 2 buch bestellen. desshalb kann ich es nur empfehlen.

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