Kalp, Nefs ve Ruh

by Robert Frager

Batılı bir psikolog uzmanın, tasavvuf geleneğinin zengin maneviyatı ve şahsiyet gelişimi üzerine yaptığı ilk ciddi araştırma olarak değerlendirilebilir. Batı psikoterapisi, bizim daha çok çocukluk döneminde oluşan nevrotik sapkınlıklarımızı gidermek ve toplumla adaptasyonumuzu sağlamakla ilgilenir. Bunun zıttı olarak tasavvufun hedefi temelde maneviyatçıdır. Evet bizim menfiliklerimizi dönüştürmeye ve dünyada etkin olmaya ihtiyacımız vardır; fakat bundan önce ilahi olanla tam bir birlikteliğe ulaşmamız gerekmektedir.

Genres: Religion, Spirituality, Psychology, Islam, Nonfiction

228 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Mustafa Uslu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kalp, Nefs, Ruh gerçekten farklı ve kaliteli bir çalışma...Yazar hem psikoloji konusunda üst seviye bir uzman, hem de tasavvufta bir üstad... Hem doğunun hem de batının uygulamalarını dikkatle incelemiş ve nihayetinde ulaştıklarını bizlerle paylaşmış...Ayrıca benzerlerinden ayıran bir yönü de kitabın teorik bilginin yanı sıra pratik uygulamalara da yer vermiş olması, bu yönüyle kitap oldukça farklı ve işlevsel... Üstelik okurken asla sıkıcı gelmiyor ve gerçekten harika bilgiler içeriyor.Tablolar ve diyagramlar kitaba açıklayıcılık bakımından çok şey kazandırmış.Bütün bunlara dayanarak oldukça kaliteli bir kitap ile baş başa olduğumuzu söyleyebilirim.Yalnızca daha çok batılılara yönelik bir kitap olması bazı şeylerin bize garip gelmesine sebep olsa da kitap tasavvufi açıdan psikolojiye farklı bir bakış sağlıyor...

[Alex Kartelias · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really excellent book. The best introduction into Sufism that there is. Reading this, one gets a sense of how sad and limited modern western psychology is, treating people as machines and objectifying their identity. Sufism is not just the mystical dimension of Islam, but it is the psychology of Islam: a science whose scope treats various aspects of the human psyche that the west has either unacknowledged or denied. All the great spiritual traditions such as Tibetan Buddhism and Kabbalah have a sacred science whose depth fathoms beyond the surface of,"evidence" and "objectivity" and whose labatory is the scientist itself. Suffism is just that sacred science.

[Ahmad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sebagai sebuah buku yang memadukan psikologi barat dan nilai sufi, buku ini layak mendapat penghargaan. Frager bukan saja ahli dalam psikologi, dia juga pandai menyatukannya dalam konsep sufi -yang bagi banyak orang terlalu rumit. Frager tidak berhenti sampai di situ, dia juga memberi berbagai jalan dan cara menggapainya.

[Michael Graber]

Robert Frager is a psychologist and the leader of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He is also a Sufi sheikh. Heart, Self, and Soul looks at the multi-dimensional aspects of Sufi Psychology, which is a more holistic, inclusive, human and humane form of psychology than the Western medicine model. This books goes into rich depth of theory, but also manages to be a spiritual autobiography and how-to manual. Very well done--as inspiring as all of the rare, real labors of love.

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall this book was a decent read but I also found it a little hard to read. The book is a primer on the religion of Sufism and as such the first 5 or six chapters read like a text book. At first I felt like the author lacked conviction concerning the subject latter but as I got into the final chapters I realized the textbook feel of the beginning was necessary to understand the latter part of the book. It was a good nuts and bolts description of the main tenets of Sufism, and in the end I learned a lot about their concept of God and how we interact with him. I saw similar basic elements I find in Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity, and surprisingly found that some of the stories passed down through that religion mirror some of those found in Buddhism, similar to what you find when you compare Buddhist and Christian anecdotes. I would recommend the book to someone who has a burning desire to understand Sufism, but not so much to the casual reader, who I think would get bored around chapter three or so.

[ستى منورة · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have learned psychology in university but I'm still confusing with myself. Psychology can not answer my question about who I am I. This book is absolutely stunning. All about my question in my soul all the time is answered clearly. If you read this book, you can know your God, your real self.

[Seyma · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the most spiritually enlightening books i've ever read. a book that you need to pick up and read in alternating years.

[Suleyman Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

provides a very easy to understand, western understanding of what it means to undertake the Sufi path without coming across as secularised, amazing work.

[alysa latika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku pertamaku tentang sufi, setiap kali membaca ini hati terasa lebih tenang dan damai

[Auzziemuslim Oz · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Ken Wilber quote: "Wise and profound! Robert Frager is uniquely qualified to bring the ancient wisdom of Sufism to te modern study of psychology. He unites both in a compelling fashion and succeeds admirably in presenting a Sufi psychology for today's world"

[Saba Razvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoying this book. Taking my time in reading it. Love the story of "Alif" in the early part.

[Miroku Nemeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most down-to-earth and insightful books on Sufism I have ever read. I want to visit the Jerrahi again after reading this book.

[Divine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing it is a heart throbbing spritual master piece! This book is a must read !

[Hend · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book. Take you to another level of spirituality

[Deborahanndilley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book! And definitely one that I will revisit time and time again.

[مريم مسلمة · Rating 4 out of 5]

very insightful book