I practice hatha yoga (the physical postures portion of yoga) and have read a bit about Buddhism. Without equating Christianity and Buddhism, let me say that the eastern mind does lend itself more gracefully to the mystical idea of becoming like God. Of course, in Buddhism, one doesn't become like God, but one does live every aspect of spirituality in an effort to not be "attached" to this world. Obviously, Buddhism fails because of a lack of God and grace, but the ideas are not dissimiliar, I think.
Hey guys, in case you post a reply tonight (Thursday)...I'm off to the ER with my youngest (it's a regular trip for us)....will reply back later.