Buddhism
Buddhism by Christmas Humphreys, published by Penguin Books in 1962, offers an insightful exploration of the religion that originated in India in the sixth century B.C. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. Humphreys, recognized as an expert in the field, delves into the various forms of Buddhism, including the Southern School prevalent in Ceylon, Siam, Burma, and Cambodia, as well as the Mahayana School found in Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of Buddhism’s philosophical and psychological dimensions, highlighting its significance as a religion that has engaged millions for over 2,500 years. The book discusses the Middle Way of self-development and self-enlightenment, along with the unique spiritual science, mysticism, and religious art associated with Buddhism. Humphreys presents these themes in a manner that invites readers to understand the depth and breadth of this influential tradition.
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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 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.
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