Toward a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation

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Can the meditative traditions of Buddhism be integrated with Western psychology? In his latest book, John Welwood explores this question with a comprehensive and in-depth approach, building on the psychospiritual methods discussed in his previous works. He delves into key questions, such as how Eastern spiritual methodologies can contribute to psychological health, the challenges that arise when recognizing a broader sense of self, and the new possibilities that emerge when psychological practices are framed within a spiritual context. Welwood also examines the influence of Western psychological insights on our understanding of spirituality.

The book is structured into three sections. The first part addresses fundamental questions about the interplay between psychology and contemplative spirituality. The second part discusses the practical implications for psychological health and healing. The third part explores the effects of this integration on relationships and community. Welwood's "psychology of awakening" integrates the personal, interpersonal, and suprapersonal dimensions of human experience into a cohesive framework for understanding and practice.