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Both Sides of the Circle

The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys

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Both Sides of the Circle

The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys

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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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1136228705

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Both Sides of the Circle

The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys

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A Western Approach to Zen

By: Christmas Humphreys

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A Western Approach to Zen

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Satori is a stage along the way, a gateless gate that must be entered on the path to enlightenment. With profound inspiration and consummate compassion, the founder of the Buddhist Society in London invites serious students of spiritual evolution to use Western techniques to achieve satori, the experience of unity and divinity in all aspects of being. Humphreys refocuses the wisdom of Zen for the Western reader and illuminates the arduous path to enlightenment.

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220

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Quest Books

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0835605507

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9780835605502

Exploring Buddhism

By: Christmas Humphreys

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Exploring Buddhism

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The Buddhist field of knowledge is now so vast that few can master all of it, and the study and application of its principles must be a matter of choice. One may choose the magnificent moral philosophy of Theravada, the oldest school, or the Zen training of Japan; or special themes such as the doctrine of No-self, the Mahayana emphasis on compassion or the universal law of Karma and Rebirth. But the intense self-discipline needed for true spiritual experience calls for specialization of subject and technique. In this reissue, first published in 1974, Christmas Humphreys takes us on a personal journey through Buddhism, offering insights into the many different paths, doctrines and approaches to Buddhism. This collection of twenty essays ranges from history to doctrine, and from the rise of Buddhism in the West through to the finer points of its everyday practice. It is a truly valuable piece of Western Buddhist literature and its reissue will be welcomed be scholars of Buddhism and interested laypeople alike.

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188

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0415526760

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9780415526760

Zen Comes West

By: Christmas Humphreys

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Zen Comes West

By: Christmas Humphreys

Zen Buddhism was founded in China in the 6th century, and its direct path to Enlightenment first came west in 1927 with D. T. Suzuki's first Essays. This work guides the reader towards Zen teaching in practice and theory, and to provide material for further explorations into its meditative experience.

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1136779930

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A Popular Dictionary of Buddhism

By: Christmas Humphreys

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A Popular Dictionary of Buddhism

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A dictionary and a glossary of terms plus brief biographies of eminent Buddhists and scholars from both East and West.

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197

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1135797455

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9781135797454

The Wisdom of Buddhism

By: Christmas Humphreys

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The Wisdom of Buddhism

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A balanced selection from Buddhist writings, including scriptures used by the Zen School, with chapters on the Buddha, Tibetan Buddhism, Concentration and Meditation, the Buddhist Order, and Nirvana. With sources, glossary and index.

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284

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Routledge

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1136773282

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9781136773280

Studies in the Middle Way

Being Thoughts on Buddhism Applied

By: Christmas Humphreys

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Studies in the Middle Way

Being Thoughts on Buddhism Applied

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Emphasizes the inner life as a constant moving on and the mover as a pilgrim travelling along an ancient Way. This Way to ultimate Reality was called by Gautama the Buddha the Middle Way, the path between the introverted life of contemplation and the extrovert life of action in the world of men.

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1136772650

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9781136772658

Zen

A Way of Life

By: Christmas Humphreys

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Zen

A Way of Life

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Zen is a well-known introduction to the subject. It explains and points the way to the experience of Zen, bringing heightened consciousness, spiritual fulfilment and enlightenment. Having described the basic doctrine of Zen, it turns to Zen itself and examines the process of self-training towards the Zen experience of reality. Book jacket.

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196

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Teach Yourself

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0071419810

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9780071419819

'Tis the Day After Christmas

By: Christmas Curmudgeon

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'Tis the Day After Christmas

By: Christmas Curmudgeon

There's a touch of Scrooge in all of us, and this witty send-up of Clement Moore's famous poem touches on all of our favorite holiday peeves. From houseguests to gift returns, leftover turkey to broken toys, this humorous look at those waning December days guarantees a few chuckles for everyone. 14 full-color illustrations.

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1563520109

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Winnie-the-Pooh: A Very Merry Christmas

By: Lauren Cecil,Winnie-The-Pooh

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Winnie-the-Pooh: A Very Merry Christmas

By: Lauren Cecil,Winnie-The-Pooh

Luckily, that silly old Bear has lots of friends to help him make this Christmas extra special.

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Chirpy Bird

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1921894350

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Book's by Christmas Humphreys

Both Sides of the Circle

Both Sides of the Circle

Both Sides of the Circle

Both Sides of the Circle

A Western Approach to Zen

A Western Approach to Zen

Exploring Buddhism

Exploring Buddhism

Zen Comes West

Zen Comes West

A Popular Dictionary of Buddhism

A Popular Dictionary of Buddhism

The Wisdom of Buddhism

The Wisdom of Buddhism

Studies in the Middle Way

Studies in the Middle Way

Zen

Zen

'Tis the Day After Christmas

'Tis the Day After Christmas

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Very Merry Christmas

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Very Merry Christmas

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