Concentration and Meditation: A Manual of Mind Development
by Christmas Humphreys
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1852300086
- ISBN 13
- 9781852300081
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Element Books Ltd, Shaftesbury, Dorset, 1993. First Thus. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Titles, contents, preface & introduction to front. Originally published in 1935 by the Buddhist Society, which the author founded, this is an early handbook of Buddhist practice of meditation for the West that is still considered a classic. As a practical guide it recommends strengthening the mind through concentration and achieving deeper spiritual development through meditation and contemplation. Christmas Humphreys had many years experience teaching both beginners and advanced students and although the book is written with an emphasis on Buddhist ways of thought, no knowledge of the subject is necessary for the reader to benefit from the advice it contains. This is the first UK paperback edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xiii + 242. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Black titles spine. Includes appendix, glossary & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Buddhism; Meditation; Psychology & Psychiatry; Philosophy. ISBN: 1852300086. ISBN/EAN: 9781852300081. Inventory No: 4818. . 9781852300081
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- Title
- Concentration and Meditation: A Manual of Mind Development
- Author
- Christmas Humphreys
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1852300086
- ISBN 13
- 9781852300081
- Publisher
- Element Books Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Shaftesbury, Dorset
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- BZDB227 Philosophy/Buddhism/Meditation/Religion & Theology/Psychology/Concentration Religion & Theology; Buddhism; Meditation; Psychology & Psychiatry; Philosophy. Unbranded ISBN: 1852300086 EAN: 9781852300081 Christmas Humphreys Concentrati
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