Humphreys Zen

Linssen, Robert; Humphreys, Christmas (preface); Godel, Dr. R. (foreword); Abrahams-Curiel, Diana (trans): Living Zen, London George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1958 ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed.
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348pp inc diagrams, notes and index, plus 3-page publisher's catalogue - An in-depth study of Zen Buddhism. One of the books which led to the great interest in and conversions to Zen Buddhism in the 1960s. DJ (not clipped) is however taped to the insides of the front and rear boards with tape now yellowed, otherwise in very good condition except for sunned spine panel. Textblock is clean and tight except for "ghosts" of tape to FEP and rubber-stamped prior owner's name to both FEP and blank page preceding half title page. First English Edition Very Good - Cloth 8.75 x 5.75"; First English Edition

[SW: Zen, Buddhism, Religion, Philosophy, Robert Linssen, Christmas Humphreys, Dr. R. Godel, Diana Abrahams-Curiel, Philosophy Zen Buddhism]

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HUMPHREYS, Christmas.. ZEN BUDDHISM..
A SUBSTANTIAL & CLASSIC STUDY ON ZEN -WAY COOL ! Humphreys was one of the more enlightened exponents of Jap- anese Buddhism, specifically Zen. Herein he outlines the es- sence & value of Zen and shows that life is worth living. Employing the serious and flippant, rational and irrational, he traces an unorthodox path to awakening the pupil's mind. Way cool ! Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

London [1957], Allen. Yellow cloth, dj., 241p., index, bib- liography, notes, 18 b.w. plates, very clean.

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HUMPHREYS, Christmas.. ZEN BUDDHISM..
A SUBSTANTIAL & CLASSIC STUDY ON ZEN -WAY COOL ! Humphreys was one of the more enlightened exponents of Jap- anese Buddhism, specifically Zen. Herein he outlines the es- sence & value of Zen and shows that life is worth living. Employing the serious and flippant, rational and irrational, he traces an unorthodox path to awakening the pupil's mind. Way cool ! Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

London [1949], Allen. White cloth, very good, 241p., index, bibliography, notes, 18 b. w. plates, spine a bit darkened, else clean copy. FIRST EDITION

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Humphreys, Christmas: ZEN BUDDHISM, 1984 London Mandala/Unwin ; weicher Einband / soft cover
004294130X

Softcover Near Fine Only very light wear overall. It's main flaw would be that a few pages have underling, fairly unobtrusive. Tanning to page edges. 171 pages plus booklists. (*Shipping will be reduced & depends on your location). Of all the forms of Buddhism, Zen Buddhism has the the strongest appeal to the modern mind and of all its proponents, Christmas Humphreys is one of the most widely read. Zen has no God, nor dogma of any kind. It is in fact not so much a religion as a way of perceiving, acting and being. Zen is the essence and value of life, that which makes life worth living...; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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