The Theology and Psychology of Martin Buber

The Theology and Psychology of Martin Buber

Who was Martin Buber Martin Buber (1878-1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli philosopher, theologian, and writer whose ideas have had a significant impact on various fields, including psychotherapy. Buber’s philosophy, particularly his concept of dialogue and the...
How to Understand Carl Jungian Phenomenology:  Empiricism, Mysticism, or Literalism

How to Understand Carl Jungian Phenomenology: Empiricism, Mysticism, or Literalism

Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Part 1: What was Jung’s Method to Discover Reality? Jung’s Empirical Phenomenology: Uniting...
Gnosticism: Modern Lessons in The Ancient Pursuit of Divine

Gnosticism: Modern Lessons in The Ancient Pursuit of Divine

What is Gnosticism? Gnosticism, a multifaceted religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the early centuries of the Common Era, has captivated the minds of spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Originating in the Mediterranean region, Gnosticism derived...
Rudolf Steiner and the Anthroposophical Vision

Rudolf Steiner and the Anthroposophical Vision

“The highest knowledge is to know that we are surrounded by mystery. Neither knowledge nor hope for the future can be the pivot of our life or determine its direction. It is intended to be solely determined by our allowing ourselves to be gripped by the ethical...
William Blake and the Visionary Imagination

William Blake and the Visionary Imagination

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake, Auguries of Innocence Who was William Blake? William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter,...
George Fox and the Quaker Path to Integration and Wholeness

George Fox and the Quaker Path to Integration and Wholeness

  Who was George Fox?   George Fox (1624-1691), the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), developed a form of Christian spirituality that continues to offer valuable insights for contemporary psychology and spiritual practices. This article...
The “Interior Castle” and Ascent of St. Teresa of Avila

The “Interior Castle” and Ascent of St. Teresa of Avila

Who was Teresa of Avila? “Christ has no body now but yours, no hands but yours…” – St. Teresa of Avila Introduction: In the heated crucible of the 16th century Catholic Reformation, one woman’s spiritual genius illuminated the path of...
The Life and Psychology of the Weaver Sage: Kabir

The Life and Psychology of the Weaver Sage: Kabir

“If God be within the mosque, then to whom shall I call the adhan? If Rahman be not apart, whom shall I then go to name?” – Kabir Who was Kabir? Kabir (1440-1518 CE) was a legendary mystic poet of India whose writings have deeply influenced the...
Meister Eckhart, the Unconscious, and the Ego: A Metaphor for the Church’s Relationship with Mysticism

Meister Eckhart, the Unconscious, and the Ego: A Metaphor for the Church’s Relationship with Mysticism

“If I had a friend and loved him because of the benefits which this brought me and because of getting my own way, then it would not be my friend that I loved but myself. I should love my friend on account of his own goodness and virtues and account of all that he is...