The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra

The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra

This book masterfully clarifies the nature of tantric practice. In contrast to the approaches of conventional religion, tantra does not attempt to soothe the turmoil of existence with consoling promises of heaven and salvation. The tantric practitioner chooses to confront the bewildering and chaotic forces of fear, aggression, desire, and pride, and to work with them in such a way that they are channeled into creative expression, loving relationships, and wisely engaged forms of life. In order to make the processes of tantra psychologically intelligible for a contemporary reader, Rob Preece makes judicious use of the work of modern psychotherapy, forging a compelling link between a Western tradition that hearkens back to the alchemical traditions of our own past and the comparably alchemical strategies of Tibetan Buddhist tantric practices. In keeping with the pragmatic and therapeutic aims of both psychotherapy and Buddhist meditation, The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra never loses sight of the central importance of applying these ideas to the concrete realities of day-to-day life. By illuminating the richly symbolic language of tantra through the intermediate language of psychology, The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra points to the transformative nature of tantric practices.
Country USA
Brand Snow Lion
Manufacturer Snow Lion
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781559392631
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2006-11-08
UnitCount 1
UPCs 787721951865
EANs 9781559392631

Country	USA
Brand	Snow Lion
Manufacturer	Snow Lion
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781559392631
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2006-11-08
UnitCount	1
UPCs	787721951865
EANs	9781559392631

The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra

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