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Bezig met laden... Buddhism (1951)door Christmas Humphreys
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. 1/31/23 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 allows the reader to choose what form of Buddhism he would like to study more deeply. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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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. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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