Toward a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Path of Perso

Description: Toward a Psychology of Awakening by John Welwood How can we connect the spiritual realizations of Buddhism with the psychological insights of the West? In this book, John Welwood addresses this question and also brings together the three major dimensions of human experience: personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A guide to understanding the relationship between Western psychology and the contemplative sprituality of the East-and how ones spiritual journey can be enriched by bothHow can we connect the spiritual realizations of Buddhism with the psychological insights of the West? InToward a Psychology of AwakeningJohn Welwood addresses this question with comprehensiveness and depth, building on his innovative psychospiritual approach to health, healing, and spirituality. He covers the following topics-.What can the spiritual methodologies of the East teach us about psychological health?.What issues arise when the recognition of our larger nature challenges our very conception of individual self ?.What new directions become possible when psychological work is undertaken in a spiritual context?.How does Western psychological understanding affect our approach to spirituality?Welwoods psychology of awakening brings together three major dimensions of human existence- personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal in one overall framework of understanding and practice. Author Biography As a psychotherapist, teacher, and author, John Welwood has been a pioneer in integrating psychological and spiritual work. Welwood has published six books, including the best-selling Journey of the Heart (HarperCollins, 1990), as well as Challenge of the Heart (Shambhala, 1985), and Love and Awakening (HarperCollins, 1996). He is an associate editor of the Journal for Transpersonal Psychology. He leads workshops and trainings in psychospiritual work and conscious relationship throughout the world. Review "A very important book. It represents a perceptive, scholarly and at the same time highly practical attempt to see not only how Western psychology and Buddhism relate to each other but also how they complement each other. I cannot commend this book too highly." —The Middle Way "Brilliant and thought provoking. This ambitious work succeeds so well because it sheds light on the interplay between meditation, inner work, and conscious relationship as a spiritual practice." —Spirituality & Health "Marvelously fluent, personable, and eminently compassionate." —NAPRA Review "Rich, potentially transforming insights abound here. Psychotherapists and spiritual seekers alike will be enriched by this book." —Publishers Weekly Review Quote "A very important book. It represents a perceptive, scholarly and at the same time highly practical attempt to see not only how Western psychology and Buddhism relate to each other but also how they complement each other. I cannot commend this book too highly."-The Middle Way"Brilliant and thought provoking. This ambitious work succeeds so well because it sheds light on the interplay between meditation, inner work, and conscious relationship as a spiritual practice."-Spirituality & Health"Marvelously fluent, personable, and eminently compassionate."-NAPRA Review"Rich, potentially transforming insights abound here. Psychotherapists and spiritual seekers alike will be enriched by this book."-Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1570628238 Author John Welwood Short Title TOWARD A PSYCHOLOGY OF AWAKENI Language English ISBN-10 1570628238 ISBN-13 9781570628238 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Birth 1943 Residence CA, US Pages 352 DOI 10.1604/9781570628238 UK Release Date 2002-02-12 AU Release Date 2002-02-12 NZ Release Date 2002-02-12 US Release Date 2002-02-12 Subtitle Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation Illustrations 2 FIGURES Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Publication Date 2002-02-12 DEWEY 158 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145098721;

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