Exploring Faith Traditions through Parables and Teaching Stories

This presentation can be adapted to interest. Parable and teaching stories from Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism can be used (A) to explore one of the faiths, or (B) to compare two of the traditions. A gentle and respectful approach invites participants to learn from one another.

Examples:

Judaism: Tales of the Hasidim: Spirituality in the Making of Community;

Christianity: Parables for practicing the Presence of God;

Islam: Sufi Stories of the Heart’s Journey to God;

Buddhism: Zen Stories: Finding Spirituality in Everyday Life.