Transpersonal Psychologies: Perspectives on the Mind from Seven Great Spiritual Traditions

by Charles T. Tart (Editor)

"Transpersonal Psychologies", a milestone in the development of psychotherapeutic thought and practice, expertly translates mystical traditions into the language of science for a wide readership. Bringing East and West together, these essays provide and in-depth, psychological view of spirituality and the paranormal and an overview of our enduring search for spiritual meaning. In fascinating explorations of yoga, Buddhism, Sufism, Gurdjieff, Christian mysiticism, and Western magic. Tart and his contributors online a far-reaching new understanding of spiritual traditions of who we are.

Genres: Psychology, Spirituality

486 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Charles T. Tart was an American psychologist and parapsychologist known for his psychological work on the nature of consciousness (particularly altered states of consciousness), as one of the founders of the field of transpersonal psychology, and for his research in parapsychology.

Reviews

[Christopher Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

They don't make em like this anymore! An excellent review of some of the great mystic traditions, with a focus on practically applying it to your life. If you can find a copy hold onto it...there is likely something in there for you.

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

[Carlos]

The original edition with 11 chapters is a 5-star book.