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September 10, 2025

The Place of Nicaea in Buddhist-Christian Theology

Key Points

An energetic continuation of dialogue could have led to a meaningful Buddhist-Christian exchange on Nicaea's significance.
The themes of Nicaea resonate with both Buddhist and Christian theological principles, highlighting opportunities for collaboration.
A sustained interreligious dialogue could counteract Eurocentric perspectives prevalent in traditional theological discussions.
The legacy of Nicaea serves as a potential foundation for future ecumenical work between Buddhism and Christianity.

Abstract

Several themes are as fundamental in Buddhist thinking as they are in the ancient and modern debates about the teaching of the Council of Nicaea (325). This article argues that if the interreligious dialogue urged by Vatican II had been more energetically sustained, a Buddhist-Christian conversation about the legacy of Nicaea could have been a significant ecumenical event, overcoming the monopoly of Eurocentric perspectives.

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