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Writings related to Chan/Zen Buddhism.

In Search of Zen

Article/ by Christmas Humphreys, The Theosophical Forum, March, 1949

Asked, “What is Zen?”, there is only one truthful answer, “That’s it!” For Zen is beyond description. It is the life within form and only… Read More »In Search of Zen

The Nature of Zen Buddhism

Article/ by Christmas Humphreys, The Theosophical Forum, February, 1949

There are men, and plenty of them, who think that when something has been classified in accordance with the prevailing system of filing, they know… Read More »The Nature of Zen Buddhism

The Birth of Zen Buddhism

Article/ by Christmas Humphreys, The Theosophical Forum, January, 1949

It is said — and what is tradition but truth in the robes of poetry? — that once, when the Buddha was seated with his… Read More »The Birth of Zen Buddhism