The Mindful Cross

In The Mindful Cross: How the Buddha Helped Me Find the Christ, author Daniel Payne explores the profound intersection of Christian faith and Buddhist "spiritual technology." This is not a book about creating a new religion or seeking easy syncretism; rather, it is a guide for the restless soul looking to deepen its relationship with Jesus through the transformative power of mindfulness.

Drawing on the rich traditions of Centering Prayer and Zen meditation, Payne demonstrates how Buddhist practices like breath awareness and the acceptance of impermanence can help Christians dismantle the ego, overcome distraction, and fulfill the "Greatest Commandment" to love with felt compassion. By viewing the Four Noble Truths through a Christian lens, readers will learn to identify the "original sin" of self-centeredness as a form of attachment and discover how to rest in the Lord amidst the ordinary chores of daily life

Whether you are navigating grief, struggling with a wandering mind in prayer, or seeking a more radical form of forgiveness, The Mindful Cross offers a "two-eyed vision"-staying fully rooted in the Gospel while utilizing the Dharma to produce a life of more peace, patience, and kindness.