Buddhism
by Christmas Humphreys
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Born in India in the sixth century B.C., it became the religion of Ceylon, Siam, Burma and Cambodia, which adhere to the older or Southern School, while the developed Mahayana School is found in various forms in Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan. Buddhism includes the most exalted philosophy yet achieved by man, a psychology from which the West is slowly beginning to learn, a religion which has satisfied millions for 2,500 years, a Middle Way of self-development to self-enlightenment show more and a range and depth of spiritual science, mysticism and religious art which cannot be found elsewhere.An acknowledged expert during his lifetime, Christmas Humphreys outlines and introduces the many strands of this religion-philosophy in his fascinating and now famous book. show lessTags
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This little book gives an overview of Buddhism from its beginning until the late 1940s when the book was written. Buddhism is much more complex and varied than I had expected and this book is a good introduction to the various schools, to their histories, the scriptures and texts, and to the differences between the practice of Buddhism in the various countries as Buddhism spread throughout the world, first eastward and then westward.
Humphreys introduces some of the philosophies of Buddhism, but only to familiarize the reader with the basic ideas and vocabulary. What is most helpful to someone like me who knew almost nothing about Buddhism is the wonderful bibliographies he attaches to every chapter. It was a nice introduction which show more allows the reader to choose what form of Buddhism he would like to study more deeply. show less
Humphreys introduces some of the philosophies of Buddhism, but only to familiarize the reader with the basic ideas and vocabulary. What is most helpful to someone like me who knew almost nothing about Buddhism is the wonderful bibliographies he attaches to every chapter. It was a nice introduction which show more allows the reader to choose what form of Buddhism he would like to study more deeply. show less
A classic introduction to Buddhism, and a quite useful, very British dharma.
The history, development, and present-day teaching of the various schools of Buddhism, the religion-philosophy which has moulded the life of much of the Eastern world.
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Pelican Books (A228)
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- Original publication date
- 1951
Classifications
- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy
- DDC/MDS
- 294.3 — Religion Other religions Religions of Indic origin Buddhism
- LCC
- BL1420 .H8 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions Asian. Oriental By religion
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- 499
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- Reviews
- 6
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- (3.19)
- Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 4
- ASINs
- 24
