Christian Perspectives I am investigating the area where Christian practices have been influenced by the 'East'. Already, there are some amazing developments, where Christians and Buddhists meditate together. In Birmingham, there is a group which meets the third Friday of each month to practice together. Sometimes a Christian leads, sometimes a Buddhist. However, perhaps the effort can be considerably reduced if one approaches dialogue with an open mind and pure heart.
Progress can really take off in such a spirit.
But I stick out my neck with a cautionary note. Just because some groups are meeting doesn't mean that there is an improvement in mutual understanding. In the past, it was marked by insensitivity and lack of understanding. Nowadays, global awareness seems to have a positive effect, whereby the crude approach doesn't work. It has a wealth of news stories from around the world.