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[Meaning in Christianity] Complete forgiveness of sin and restoration to personal fellowship with God [Meaning in Buddhism] The Buddha's "grace" allows one to progress little by little toward Buddhahood. One has to deserve his or her position by a process of gradual spiritual development. [Topic in the parable] 
The father's attitude at the son's arrival
Comparative Religion - The Parable of the Prodigal Son in Christianity and Buddhism
Topic in the parable