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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism

Chinese Buddhism and Traditional Culture (Paperback): Fang Li-Tian Chinese Buddhism and Traditional Culture (Paperback)
Fang Li-Tian
R1,238 Discovery Miles 12 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the first century, when Buddhism entered China, the foreign religion has influenced and been influenced in turn by traditional Chinese culture, and eventually became an important part of it. That is one of the great historical themes not only for China but also for East Asia. This book explores the elements of Buddhism, including its classics, doctrines, system, and rituals, to reveal the basic connotation of Buddhism as a cultural entity. Regarding the development of Buddhism in China, it traces the spread in chronological order, from the introduction in Han Dynasties (202 BC-220 AD), to the prosperity in the Sixteen Kingdoms (ca. 304-439 AD), and then to the decline since the Five Dynasties (907-ca. 960 AD). It is noteworthy that the Buddhist schools in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD) and the Buddhist sects in Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907 AD) contributed to the sinicization of Buddhism. This book also deals with the interesting question of the similarities and differences between Chinese Buddhism and Indian Buddhism, to examine the specific characters of the former in terms of thought and culture. In the last chapter, the external influence of Chinese Buddhism in East Asia is studied. Scholars and students in Buddhism and Chinese culture studies, especially those in Buddhist countries, will benefit from the book. Also, it will appeal to readers interested in religion, Chinese culture, and ancient Chinese history.

How To Connect (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh How To Connect (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh 1
R145 R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Save R29 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

One breath, one step is all we need to feel at home and comfortable in the here and now

In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practise and mediation.

From unlocking the connection to our inner self, forging deeper and more meaningful bonds with those around us to discovering a true sense of oneness with our natural world, this is the essential guide to help you master the art of connection.

Categorisation in Indian Philosophy - Thinking Inside the Box (Hardcover, New Ed): Jessica Frazier Categorisation in Indian Philosophy - Thinking Inside the Box (Hardcover, New Ed)
Jessica Frazier
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It is by fitting the world into neatly defined boxes that Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophers were able to gain unparalleled insights into the nature of reality, God, language and thought itself. Such categories aimed to encompass the universe, the mind and the divine within an all-encompassing system, from linguistics to epistemology, logic and metaphysics, theology and the nature of reality. Shedding light on the way in which Indian philosophical traditions crafted an elaborate picture of the world, this book brings Indian thinkers into dialogue with modern philosophy and global concerns. For those interested in philosophical traditions in general, this book will establish a foundation for further comparative perspectives on philosophy. For those concerned with the understanding of Indic culture, it will provide a platform for the continued renaissance of research into India's rich philosophical traditions.

Paradisal Plums -- Peaceful Ponderings from a (Rebel) Pandit's Puce Palm, Volumes 1 & 2 - Aphorisms, Adages, & Analects of... Paradisal Plums -- Peaceful Ponderings from a (Rebel) Pandit's Puce Palm, Volumes 1 & 2 - Aphorisms, Adages, & Analects of Sri Adi Dadi (Hardcover)
Etobnan Karta
R2,111 R1,332 Discovery Miles 13 320 Save R779 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Book & Slipcase. The reader's regular perusal, and intelligent contemplation of the spiritual 'Plums' that are strewn about in these books, promises to help the spiritualising process in all serious students of esoteric lore, as well as all seekers of God, to become ever more firmly rooted (mind and heart) in the Divine.

The Politics of Buddhist Organizations in Taiwan, 1989-2003 - Safeguard the Faith, Build a Pure Land, Help the Poor... The Politics of Buddhist Organizations in Taiwan, 1989-2003 - Safeguard the Faith, Build a Pure Land, Help the Poor (Paperback)
Andre Laliberte
R1,350 Discovery Miles 13 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Laliberte looks at a relatively unexplored aspect of modern Taiwan: the influence of religion on politics. This book offers a detailed survey of three of the most important Buddhist organizations in Taiwan: the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China (BAROC), the Buddha Light Mountain (or Foguanshan) monastic order, and the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Association (or Ciji). It examines their contrasting approaches to three issues: state supervision of religion, the first presidential election of 1996, and the establishment of the National Health Insurance.
This study analyzes the factors that explain the diverse paths the three organizations have taken in the politics of Taiwan. Based on an in-depth examination of Buddhist leaders' behaviour, The Politics of Buddhist Organizations in Taiwan compels us to question conventional views about the allegedly passive aspect of religious tradition, deference to authority in societies influenced by Confucian culture and the adverse legacy of authoritarian regimes."

Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site - Bodh Gaya Jataka (Paperback): David Geary, Matthew Sayers,... Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site - Bodh Gaya Jataka (Paperback)
David Geary, Matthew Sayers, Abhishek Singh Amar
R1,617 Discovery Miles 16 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bodh Gaya in the North Indian state of Bihar has long been recognized as the place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. This book brings together the recent work of twelve scholars from a variety of disciplines - anthropology, art history, history, and religion - to highlight their various findings and perspectives on different facets of Bodh Gaya's past and present. Through an engaging and critical overview of the place of Buddha's enlightenment, the book discusses the dynamic and contested nature of this site, and looks at the tensions with the on-going efforts to define the place according to particular histories or identities. It addresses many aspects of Bodh Gaya, from speculation about why the Buddha chose to sit beneath a tree in Bodh Gaya, to the contemporary struggles over tourism development, education and non-government organizations, to bring to the foreground the site's longevity, reinvention and current complexity as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The book is a useful contribution for students and scholars of Buddhism and South Asian Studies.

Routledge International Handbook of Religion in Global Society (Hardcover): Jayeel Cornelio, Francois Gauthier, Tuomas... Routledge International Handbook of Religion in Global Society (Hardcover)
Jayeel Cornelio, Francois Gauthier, Tuomas Martikainen, Linda Woodhead
R6,155 Discovery Miles 61 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Like any other subject, the study of religion is a child of its time. Shaped and forged over the course of the twentieth century, it has reflected the interests and political situation of the world at the time. As the twenty-first century unfolds, it is undergoing a major transition along with religion itself. This volume showcases new work and new approaches to religion which work across boundaries of religious tradition, academic discipline and region. The influence of globalizing processes has been evident in social and cultural networking by way of new media like the internet, in the extensive power of global capitalism and in the increasing influence of international bodies and legal instruments. Religion has been changing and adapting too. This handbook offers fresh insights on the dynamic reality of religion in global societies today by underscoring transformations in eight key areas: Market and Branding; Contemporary Ethics and Virtues; Intimate Identities; Transnational Movements; Diasporic Communities; Responses to Diversity; National Tensions; and Reflections on 'Religion'. These themes demonstrate the handbook's new topics and approaches that move beyond existing agendas. Bringing together scholars of all ages and stages of career from around the world, the handbook showcases the dynamism of religion in global societies. It is an accessible introduction to new ways of approaching the study of religion practically, theoretically and geographically.

Japanese Buddhism (Paperback): Charles Eliot Japanese Buddhism (Paperback)
Charles Eliot
R1,664 Discovery Miles 16 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2005. Written as a companion to Eliot's 3-volume Hinduism and Buddhism, this title begins with a brief survey of Buddhism as practiced in India and China before delving deep into the history of Buddhism in Japan. It traces the evolution of the Buddhist movement in Japan from its 'official' introduction in AD 552, through the Nara, Heian and Tokugawa periods, detailing the rises of the various Buddhist sects in Japan, including Nichiren and Zen. Thoroughly researched and well-written, it was the last work published by Eliot, one of the great scholars of Eastern religion and philosophy at the time.

A Collection of Commentaries on the Four-Session Guru Yoga - Compiled by the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje... A Collection of Commentaries on the Four-Session Guru Yoga - Compiled by the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje (Paperback)
Ninth Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje, Fifth Shamar Konchok Yenlak, Karmay Khenchen Rinchen Dargye, Fifteenth Karmapa Khakhyap Dorje
R258 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R45 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Remaking Buddhism for Medieval Nepal - The Fifteenth-Century Reformation of Newar Buddhism (Paperback): Will Tuladhar-Douglas Remaking Buddhism for Medieval Nepal - The Fifteenth-Century Reformation of Newar Buddhism (Paperback)
Will Tuladhar-Douglas
R1,614 Discovery Miles 16 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Will Tuladhar-Douglas sheds new light on an important branch of Mahayana Buddhism and establishes the existence, character and causes of a renaissance of Buddhism in the fifteenth century in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. He provides the basis for the historical study of Newar Buddhism as one distinct tradition among the many that comprise Indic Buddhism. Through a thorough study of the relevant texts in the classical Himalayan languages (Sanskrit, Newari, Tibetan and Nepali), the book puts forward a new thesis about how the Newars legitimated and reinvented their tradition by devising new concepts of canonicity, as such it will appeal to scholars of the history and philology of Buddhism.

Facets Of Buddhism (Paperback): Shotaro Iida Facets Of Buddhism (Paperback)
Shotaro Iida
R1,343 Discovery Miles 13 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Facets of Buddhism is a collection of essays written by one of the pre-eminent Japanese scholars in the fields of Buddhism and comparative religion. The ten essays are loosely linked together by the common themes of dependent co-origination (pratitya-samutpada); of the effect of Madhyamika and Yogacara ideas on Japanese literature and culture; and of the tensions and harmonies amongst different religious traditions and different Buddhist sects. The work provides access to a wide range of Japanese scholarly exchange and opinion, much of which has until now been available only in Japanese; offers a presentation of the different Chinese, Tibetan, and Japanese interpretations of important passages from classical Indian Buddhist texts; and gives a comparison of meditation techniques described by Indian, Chinese and Tibetan writers. Drawing on his experiences during a long and distinguished career as a teacher and scholar, Professor Iida provides insights into the place of women and the feminine principle in Buddhism, the convergence of folk beliefs and philosophical Buddhism in Japan, the rise of the modern Japanese Buddhist sects and, through a comparison of Buddhist, Christian and Sufi-Yogic practices and modern psychology, the difference, similarities and interdependence of the different faiths of humankind.

Buddhist Moral Philosophy - An Introduction (Hardcover): Christopher W. Gowans Buddhist Moral Philosophy - An Introduction (Hardcover)
Christopher W. Gowans
R4,213 Discovery Miles 42 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first book of its kind, Buddhist Moral Philosophy: An Introduction introduces the reader to contemporary philosophical interpretations and analyses of Buddhist ethics. It begins with a survey of traditional Buddhist ethical thought and practice, mainly in the Pali Canon and early Mah y na schools, and an account of the emergence of Buddhist moral philosophy as a distinct discipline in the modern world. It then examines recent debates about karma, rebirth and nirvana, well-being, normative ethics, moral objectivity, moral psychology, and the issue of freedom, responsibility and determinism. The book also introduces the reader to philosophical discussions of topics in socially engaged Buddhism such as human rights, war and peace, and environmental ethics."

Effortless Mindfulness - Genuine Mental Health Through Awakened Presence (Hardcover): Lisa Dale Miller Effortless Mindfulness - Genuine Mental Health Through Awakened Presence (Hardcover)
Lisa Dale Miller; Foreword by Ronald D. Siegel, Anam Thubten Rinpoche
R4,803 Discovery Miles 48 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Effortless Mindfulness promotes genuine mental health through the direct experience of awakened presence-an effortlessly embodied, fearless understanding of and interaction with the way things truly are. The book offers a uniquely modern Buddhist psychological understanding of mental health disorders through a scholarly, clinically relevant presentation of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist teachings and practices. Written specifically for Western psychotherapeutic professionals, the book brings together traditional Buddhist theory and contemporary psychoneurobiosocial research to describe the conditioned and unconditioned mind, and its in-depth exploration of Buddhist psychology includes complete instructions for psychotherapists in authentic, yet clinically appropriate Buddhist mindfulness/heartfulness practices and Buddhist-psychological inquiry skills. The book also features interviews with an esteemed collection of Buddhist teachers, scholars, meditation researchers and Buddhist-inspired clinicians.

The Miracle Of Mindfulness - The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master (Paperback, Classic Ed):... The Miracle Of Mindfulness - The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master (Paperback, Classic Ed)
Thich Nhat Hanh
R328 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R62 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this beautifully written book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to acquire the skills of mindfulness. Once we have these skills, we can slow our lives down and discover how to live in the moment - even simple acts like washing the dishes or drinking a cup of tea may be transformed into acts of meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh's gentle anecdotes and practical exercises help us to arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students. Irrespective of our particular religious beliefs, we can begin to reap the immense benefits that meditation has been scientifically proven to offer. We can all learn how to be mindful and experience the miracle of mindfulness for ourselves.

Buddhist and Christian? - An Exploration of Dual Belonging (Paperback): Rose Drew Buddhist and Christian? - An Exploration of Dual Belonging (Paperback)
Rose Drew
R1,187 Discovery Miles 11 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The last century witnessed a gradual but profound transformation of the West's religious landscape. In today's context of diversity, people are often influenced by, and sometimes even claim to belong to, more than one religious tradition. Buddhism and Christianity is a particularly prevalent and fascinating combination. This book is the first detailed exploration of Buddhist Christian dual belonging, engaging - from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives - the questions that arise, and drawing on extensive interviews with well-known individuals in the vanguard of this important and growing phenomenon. The book looks at whether it is possible to be authentically Buddhist and authentically Christian given the differences in beliefs and practices. It asks whether Buddhist Christians are irrational, religiously schizophrenic or spiritually superficial; or whether the thought and practice of Buddhism and Christianity can be reconciled in a way that makes possible deep commitment to both. Finally, the book considers whether the influence of Buddhist Christians on each of these traditions is something to be regretted or celebrated.

Effortless Mindfulness - Genuine Mental Health Through Awakened Presence (Paperback): Lisa Dale Miller Effortless Mindfulness - Genuine Mental Health Through Awakened Presence (Paperback)
Lisa Dale Miller; Foreword by Ronald D. Siegel, Anam Thubten Rinpoche
R941 Discovery Miles 9 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Effortless Mindfulness promotes genuine mental health through the direct experience of awakened presence-an effortlessly embodied, fearless understanding of and interaction with the way things truly are. The book offers a uniquely modern Buddhist psychological understanding of mental health disorders through a scholarly, clinically relevant presentation of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist teachings and practices. Written specifically for Western psychotherapeutic professionals, the book brings together traditional Buddhist theory and contemporary psychoneurobiosocial research to describe the conditioned and unconditioned mind, and its in-depth exploration of Buddhist psychology includes complete instructions for psychotherapists in authentic, yet clinically appropriate Buddhist mindfulness/heartfulness practices and Buddhist-psychological inquiry skills. The book also features interviews with an esteemed collection of Buddhist teachers, scholars, meditation researchers and Buddhist-inspired clinicians.

There Is Never Anything But The Present - & Other Inspiring Words of Wisdom (Hardcover): Alan Watts There Is Never Anything But The Present - & Other Inspiring Words of Wisdom (Hardcover)
Alan Watts
R240 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R48 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak Chopra For decades, people have turned to the inspiring words of pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts for guidance, support and spiritual sustenance. In this thought-provoking collection of aphorisms and quotations, Watts reminds us all to slow down, to recognize we are not the universe but part of it and to enjoy each moment that composes our lives. This is a timeless work to reflect upon, to live by and to read for inspiration, knowledge and growth.

Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging - Affirmations, Objections, Explorations (Paperback): Ross Thompson, Gavin D'Costa Buddhist-Christian Dual Belonging - Affirmations, Objections, Explorations (Paperback)
Ross Thompson, Gavin D'Costa
R1,271 Discovery Miles 12 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A growing number of people describe themselves as both Buddhist and Christian; but does such a self-description really make sense? Many people involved in inter-faith dialogue argue that this dialogue leads to a mutually transformative process, but what if the transformation reaches the point where the Buddhist or Christian becomes a Buddhist Christian? Does this represent a fulfilment of or the undermining of dialogue? Exploring the growing phenomenon of Buddhist-Christian dual belonging, a wide variety of authors including advocates, sympathisers and opponents from both faiths, focus on three key questions: Can Christian and Buddhist accounts and practices of salvation or liberation be reconciled? Are Christian theism and Buddhist non-theism compatible? And does dual belonging inevitably distort the essence of these faiths, or merely change its cultural expression? Clarifying different ways of justifying dual belonging, contributors offer criticisms of dual belonging from different religious perspectives (Theravada Buddhist, Evangelical Reformed and Roman Catholic) and from different methodological approaches. Four chapters then carry the discussion forward suggesting ways in which dual belonging might make sense from Catholic, Theravada Buddhist, Pure-land Buddhist and Anglican perspectives. The conclusion clarifies the main challenges emerging for dual belongers, and the implications for interreligious dialogue.

The Ethics of Sankara and Santideva - A Selfless Response to an Illusory World (Hardcover, New Ed): Warren Lee Todd The Ethics of Sankara and Santideva - A Selfless Response to an Illusory World (Hardcover, New Ed)
Warren Lee Todd
R4,358 Discovery Miles 43 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Exploring the philosophical concerns of the nature of self, this book draws from two of the most influential Indian masters, Sankara and Santideva. Todd demonstrates that an ethics of altruism is still possible within a metaphysics which assumes there to be no independent self. A new ethical model based on the notions of 'flickering consciousness' and 'constructive altruism' is proposed. By comparing the metaphysics and ethics of Sankara and Santideva, Todd shows that the methodologies and aims of these Buddhist and Hindu masters trace remarkably similar cross-cutting paths. Treating Buddhism and Hinduism with equal respect, this book compares and reinterprets the Indian material so as to engage with contemporary Western debates on self and to show that Indian philosophy is indeed a philosophy of dialogue.

Buddhism Goes to the Movies - Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice (Paperback): Ronald Green Buddhism Goes to the Movies - Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice (Paperback)
Ronald Green
R1,458 Discovery Miles 14 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Buddhism Goes to the Movies: Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world. This book introduces readers in a dynamic way to the major traditions of Buddhism: the Theravada, and various interrelated Mahayana divisions including Zen, Pure Land and Tantric Buddhism. Students can use Ronald Green's book to gain insights into classic Buddhist themes, including Buddhist awakening, the importance of the theory of dependent origination, the notion of no-self, and Buddhist ideas about life, death and why we are here. Contemporary developments are also explored, including the Socially Engaged Buddhism demonstrated by such figures as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other Buddhist activists. Finally, comparisons between filmic expressions of Buddhism and more traditional artistic expressions of Buddhism-such as mandala drawings-are also drawn. An important addition to any introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice, Buddhism Goes to the Movies is an excellent way to bring Buddhist thought, history, and activity to the uninitiated and interested reader.

Death and Reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism - In-Between Bodies (Hardcover, New): Tanya Zivkovic Death and Reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism - In-Between Bodies (Hardcover, New)
Tanya Zivkovic
R4,202 Discovery Miles 42 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Contextualising the seemingly esoteric and exotic aspects of Tibetan Buddhist culture within the everyday, embodied and sensual sphere of religious praxis, this book centres on the social and religious lives of deceased Tibetan Buddhist lamas. It explores how posterior forms - corpses, relics, reincarnations and hagiographical representations - extend a lama's trajectory of lives and manipulate biological imperatives of birth and death. The book looks closely at previously unexamined figures whose history is relevant to a better understanding of how Tibetan culture navigates its own understanding of reincarnation, the veneration of relics and different social roles of different types of practitioners. It analyses both the minutiae of everyday interrelations between lamas and their devotees, specifically noted in ritual performances and the enactment of lived tradition, and the sacred hagiographical conventions that underpin local knowledge. A phenomenology of Tibetan Buddhist life, the book provides an ethnography of the everyday embodiment of Tibetan Buddhism. This unusual approach offers a valuable and a genuine new perspective on Tibetan Buddhist culture and is of interest to researchers in the fields of social/cultural anthropology and religious, Buddhist and Tibetan studies.

Imaging Wisdom - Seeing and Knowing in the Art of Indian Buddhism (Paperback): Jacob N. Kinnard Imaging Wisdom - Seeing and Knowing in the Art of Indian Buddhism (Paperback)
Jacob N. Kinnard
R1,620 Discovery Miles 16 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book contributes to the history of religions and Buddhist studies fields by focussing on what is a far too frequently ignored aspect of religious experience: visual images.

Essence Of Dogen (Paperback): Masanobu Takahashi Essence Of Dogen (Paperback)
Masanobu Takahashi
R1,016 Discovery Miles 10 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1983. Dogen was one of the great Zen masters of the Middle Ages in Japan, and in this book Masanobu Takahashi, a leading authority on Dogen, explains his thought in the clearest terms. Professor Takahashi has drawn on many years of study and on deep understanding of the whole structure of Dogen's thought to give a lucid account of Dogen's complete philosophy. This first systematic introduction to Dogen's thought to be published in English, translated by Yuzuru Bobuoka.

An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism - With especial Reference to Chinese and Japanese Phases (Paperback): William McGovern An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism - With especial Reference to Chinese and Japanese Phases (Paperback)
William McGovern
R1,468 Discovery Miles 14 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

William Montgomery McGovern's Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism was one of the first books on Mahayana Buddhism written for a Western audience. It predates influential English language overviews of Buddhism by D. T. Suzuki, A. Watts, and W. Rahula. The author was born in New York City in 1897 and spent his latter teenage years (1914-1917) training at the Nishi Hongwanji Mahayana Buddhist monastery in Kyoto, Japan. He founded the Mahayana Association at age eighteen and edited and published the journal "Mahayanist" while completing his studies at the monastery. Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism was written as part of a thesis which secured him his Buddhist degree and an honorary ordination as a Buddhist priest. Intended as a simplified and introductory text for a lay audience, the book reflects the unique perspective of a Westerner trained in Japan at a time when Mahayana Buddhism was little known in the West. Referencing Buddhist literature, it gives a short history of Buddhism and the divergence of schools of Buddhist philosophy, introduces the four noble truths, the philosophy of Karma, the nature of Buddhahood, reincarnation and the road to nirvana, Buddhist cosmology, and psychological and philosophical elements of Buddhist teachings. Although the divisions of non Mahayana Buddhist sects and philosophy described may be considered dated, Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism remains significant for its historical value in presenting Eastern religious and philosophical thought to Westerners at a pivotal time in history.

Both Sides of the Circle (Routledge Revivals) - The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys (Paperback): Christmas Humphreys Both Sides of the Circle (Routledge Revivals) - The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys (Paperback)
Christmas Humphreys
R1,187 Discovery Miles 11 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1978, Christmas Humphrey's autobiography presents the fascinating history of a life rich and varied in both private and in public. Spanning seven decades it touches on many events of historical interest in which he was personally involved. Among them the abdication of Edward VIII, the Japanese War Trials and his time with the Dalai Lama after his flight from Tibet. The author gives a graphic portrait of life behind the Bar and on the Bench - of what it is like to prosecute and to defend, and of the immense difficulties which face a judge when passing sentence. Here too are recollections of many famous cases of the twentieth century, and of the many murder trials in which he appeared as prosecuting counsel or judge. Of equal interest is his fifty years' of work in the field of English Buddhism. In 1924 he and his wife founded the Buddhist Society, which would become hugely influential in the spread of Buddhism throughout the West. Both Sides of the Circle is rich in humour and humanity. There is the joyful account of the author's Edwardian Boyhood followed by the tragedy of his brother's death in World War 1, which lead to the awakening of his interest in Buddhism and Theosophy. He speaks freely of his encounters with the Dalai Lama, with D.T. Suzuki, with Jung and with the Royal families of Thailand, Sikkim and Nepal, as well as his travels throughout the Europe and in the Orient. Both sides of the Circle is more than autobiography - it is also a spiritual odyssey whose reissue will be of great interest to those who've enjoyed Christmas Humphreys' other work and wish to know more about his brilliant career. It will also be very welcome to those wanted to learn about Buddhism in general, and the origins of English Buddhism in particular.

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