Concentration and Meditation

by Christmas Humphreys

Originally published in the '40s, this book was the first to accurately and clearly present the Buddhist practice of meditation and adapt it to Western understanding and lifestyles. Now considered one of the standard manuals, this practical guide begins by strengthening the mind through concentration, then explains the deeper spiritual development available through meditation.

Genres: Philosophy, Buddhism, Nonfiction, Meditation, Spirituality, Religion

Paperback

First published August 30, 1970

About the author

Travers Christmas Humphreys, QC was an English barrister who prosecuted several controversial cases in the 1940s and 1950s, and later became a judge at the Old Bailey. He also wrote a number of works on Mahayana Buddhism and in his day was the best-known British convert to Buddhism.

Reviews

[David Joseph · Rating 1 out of 5]

Stodgy
Prosaic
Dated
Sectarian

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questo è uno dei libri più onesti e scritti con maggior chiarezza che abbia letto. Secondo la mia opinione, l'autore sa, ha fatto esperienza, di ciò che spiega. Il suo inquadramento dell'evoluzione mentale dell'uomo è chiarissimo. L'ho letto tutto di un fiato, ovviamente non ero a digiuno dell'argomento teorico, ma non ho mai meditato. Il testo dà gli strumenti per iniziare a farlo consapevoli dello strumento e del fine.

[Sean Kuhn · Rating 5 out of 5]

an amazing book for anyone looking for more thorough intergration with self

[Adota2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books, its very informative. through it I understood the basics of a healthy meditation.

[Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a really great place to start if you are interested in learning about the meditative arts. It is well written and actually enjoyable. It's not just a spewing of information.

[Bono · Rating 5 out of 5]

first book in buddhism world and what an ABSOLUTE banger.
it is quite dogmatic, but i don't mind it that much and after all it is buddhism a religion

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Back to basics .. Rereading a classic