{"product_id":"toward-a-psychology-of-awakening-buddhism-psychotherapy-and-the-path-of-personal-and-spiritual-transformation-paperback","title":"Toward a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Welwood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide to understanding the relationship between Western psychology and the contemplative sprituality of the East--and how one's spiritual journey can be enriched by both\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow can we connect the spiritual realizations of Buddhism with the psychological insights of the West? In \u003ci\u003eToward a Psychology of Awakening \u003c\/i\u003eJohn Welwood addresses this question with comprehensiveness and depth, building on his innovative psychospiritual approach to health, healing, and spirituality. He covers the following topics: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What can the spiritual methodologies of the East teach us about psychological health?\u003cbr\u003e- What issues arise when the recognition of our larger nature challenges our very conception of individual self ?\u003cbr\u003e- What new directions become possible when psychological work is undertaken in a spiritual context?\u003cbr\u003e- How does Western psychological understanding affect our approach to spirituality? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelwood's psychology of awakening brings together three major dimensions of human existence: personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal in one overall framework of understanding and practice.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the meditative traditions of Buddhism be integrated with the practice of Western psychology? John Welwood's latest book addresses this question with new comprehensiveness and depth, building on the innovative psychospiritual approach of his six previous books (with total sales of over 300,000 copies). The questions he addresses include: \u003cbr\u003eWhat can the spiritual methodologies of the East teach us about psychological health? \u003cbr\u003eWhat issues arise when the recognition of our larger nature challenges our very conception of individual self ? \u003cbr\u003eWhat new directions become possible when psychological work is undertaken in a spiritual context? \u003cbr\u003eHow does Western psychological understanding affect our approach to spirituality? \u003cbr\u003eWelwood's psychology of awakening brings together three major dimensions of human existence: personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal in one overall framework of understanding and practice. \u003cbr\u003eThe book's first section addresses basic questions about the relationship between psychology and contemplative spirituality. The second explores the practical implications of this convergence for psychological health and healing. The third considers the implications for relationship and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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 \u003ci\u003eJourney of the Heart \u003c\/i\u003e (HarperCollins, 1990), as well as \u003ci\u003eChallenge of the Heart \u003c\/i\u003e (Shambhala, 1985), and \u003ci\u003eLove and Awakening \u003c\/i\u003e (HarperCollins, 1996). He is an associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal for Transpersonal Psychology. \u003c\/i\u003eHe leads workshops and trainings in psychospiritual work and conscious relationship throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42167258775687,"sku":"9781570628238","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b2a1b75d1663b56bb5b60adfa255d520.webp?v=1733326361","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/toward-a-psychology-of-awakening-buddhism-psychotherapy-and-the-path-of-personal-and-spiritual-transformation-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}