I have read three books by Mr. Zacharias to date. His writing is insightful, creative, thought provoking, and real. He is a man of God, and his heart is to serve the Holy Lord.The Lotus & the Cross is just the newest of a great series of books.The book is not one to read lightly, whether you are a Christian, Buddhist, atheist, whatever. I really had to ask myself what I believed in regards to my faith as a Christian. I think that Ravi Zacharias presents a realistic light on Buddha and his teachings, as well as Christ's teachings in regards to Buddhist beliefs!