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Many people believe that they have experienced paranormal phenomena and others claim to possess psychic abilities. For the past hundred years or so, researchers have undertaken systematic and scientific work into these alieged experiences and abilities. This collection of articles provides readers with a general sense of the methods used in this research, the findings that have been obtained and the controversies generated by this work. They cover a wide range of issues, including the psychology of paranormal belief, investigations into ghosts and hauntings, laboratory research into extra-sensory perception and psychokinesis, and controlled tests of psychics and mediums. An introductory essay sets each of the selected papers in context and provides additional references for those wishing to delve deeper into the issues surrounding each of the areas covered. ... Read more

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Held in Berkeley, California, this conference took placeover two days. Papers were presented in the presence of invitedobservers and extended discussion sessions were included. Theproceedings brings together both the presented papers and thediscussions. Topics included such aspects of spontaneous psychicphenomena as its relationship to the findings of experimentalparapsychology, clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment, and wellness,and psychodynamics. Participants included Dr. Keith Harary, Dr. ArthurHastings, Dr. Julian Isaacs, Dr. Jurgen Keil, Dr. Helen Palmer, andDr. Marilyn Schlitz. ... Read more

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excellent overview of various traditions
transpersonal psychologies is a compilation of various psychologies edited by charles tart.tart wrote 3 chapters on altered states of consciousness.the rest of the chapters are written by different authors all very knowledgeable about their disciplines.topics include; zen buddhism, yoga psychology, gurdjieff, sufism, christian mystical traditions and western magic.the zen buddhism by claire myers owens, gurdjieff by kathleen riordan and western magic by william gray are my favorite topics and readings.i highly recommend this book to read and understand various diverse views on psychological thought. ... Read more

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Held in Boston, Massachusetts, the ParapsychologyFoundation's conference on thanotology focused on aspects of death andsurvival of death. Specific topics included near-death experiences,theories of survival, and dissociative experiences and evidence forsurvival. Participants included philosophers Dr. Robert Almeder,Dr. Stephen E. Braude, and Dr. Michael Grosso,psychologists/parapsychologists Dr. John Palmer and Dr. WilliamG. Roll, and historian Dr. Eugene Taylor. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Journal of Parapsychology, published by Parapsychology Press on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 4868 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Correspondence.(Letter to the Editor)
Author: Joop M. Houtkooper
Publication: The Journal of Parapsychology (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2004
Publisher: Parapsychology Press
Volume: 68Issue: 1Page: 189(13)

Article Type: Letter to the Editor

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To Find and Fulfill Your Place in the Divine Plan
In reading this book I have to keep in mind that although it was copyrighted in 1936 the bulk of the writing was done during the preceding decade. Zain attempts to create a marriage of psychology and Hermetic esotericism by drawing from the schools of Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism - I can't help but think how much better off the author (who died in 1952) would have been if he had the opportunity to study Jung and Maslow. Psychology has progressed since the writing of this book especially in its attitudes towards homosexuality.
That said - the real value of this book is in the explanations on the workings of the mind that the author provides to the astrologer and occultist. He purports that what we call the mind, soul, character, or subconscious is actually a recording in a finer than physical substance of the sum total of the individual's experiences. He envisions an intelligent, purposeful universe which calls each entity into existence to gain those experiences that allow it to perform some work in God's Great Plan.
This book is especially useful to the student astrologer who is striving to make the connection as to how the energies embodied in an astrological chart have the ability to affect physical life. In this fifth course of the Brotherhood of Light lessons the author emphasizes that the purpose of astrology is not to become a victim of fatalistic thinking, but rather to rule the stars. He deals honestly and directly with such key issues as why repression is not morality, the proper use of desire, and how to develop constructive thinking. The best use I have gained from this book has been in conjunction with Mental Alchemy (the ninth book in the series) in that it provides a depth of insight on how to apply suggestion, the correct use of affirmation, and how to develop creative imagination.
I find that this author has a slight advantage over other proponents of positive thinking such as Ernest Holmes, Louise Hay or Terry Cole-Whittaker through his ability to tie the events and experiences that we encounter in life back to the conditioning energy of the mind as represented by the astrological chart of birth. The ultimate goal of his teachings is to overcome the limitations and obstacles impressed upon the individual through environment, conditioning and birth-chart in order to live a happier and more successful life and fulfill one's place in the Divine Plan.

Jungian psychology is based upon Occult research....
This book will explain the Occult Philosophy of Psychology.

The work of Jung proves The Occult was the basis of his theories.

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The eternal theme of "the King is dead, long live the King"
The Archetype Of Renewal: Psychological Reflections On The Aging, Death And Rebirth Of The King by D. Stephenson Bond, (Faculty Member, C.G. Jung Institute, Boston, Massachusetts) is a learned treatise on the eternal theme of "the King is dead, long live the King", and all that such transitions metaphorically symbolize, including exorcizing old processes and systems of understanding for new views and perspectives that are more accurate and effective. From ceremonial renewals of the King practiced in ancient Babylon, to the ever-changing challenges of the modern day, The Archetype Of Renewal embraces both Jungian psychology and the evolving human spirit. The Archetype Of Renewal is a welcome and very highly recommended addition to Jungian Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. ... Read more

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In this classic work, a psychiatrist advocates integrating Western psychology with Zen wisdom. ... Read more

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Zen and the Psychology of Transformation: The Supreme Doctrine
All of his books will help one open what is natural in all things. Yes, the Buddha Nature or true self. Books can shine some light but as Buddha's last words were " be a lamp into oneself, make our own path". If we can realize that the ego is not who we are, we have a foot on the path. Books allow an awareness to see the errors. Living the reality that we are "One With All Things", there are two feet on the path. Practice formal meditation and being truly Alive as we once were are key points. Plus a guide or mentor.
As one whom these studies have helped me see the errors over a 50 year lifetime, the best of many, many books is the one below. Hee,hee and the cheapest.

Be mindful of one thing, please - It was 3 tries before I could really follow the depth of this book. I needed to read a few before I could follow the depth of the "best book on the subject of what is closer than my nose"
Books yes, but one needs to realize all we look to be we already are or have. So, there is no path, we are already here, just asleep to who we are and how we fit into " all that is". Does the cat try to be something it is not? No, it is just cat or has cat-ness, just as this being has Rob-ness.

Zen and the Psychology of Transformation: The Supreme Doctrine Hubert Benoit

Conventional realism
First, I must say that I read the book in French,
so that my comment concerns neither the translation
nor any possible notes.

This presentation of Zen reduces it to yet another
realism. It assumes the existence of a universal
reality which has to be uncovered.
In this, it doesn't depart from e.g. Platonism.

The book uses an existentialist vocabulary, which
probably shows its age, but without the author
really mastering the concepts.
A clear example is 'néant' (excuse my French),
which is more or less treated as a negative
counterpart to (positive) Being.
Well, not so in the Hegelian tradition followed
by Heidegger and Sartre.

In short, a work of involuntary demystification.

This book changed my life
I can honestly say that if I hadn't just happened to come across this book in a bookstore 8 years ago, my life would be absolutely nothing like it is today.It helped me gain direction and the tools to decipher reality during the period of my most confused and lost days.I can tell you for a fact that it was a godsend and in perfect form.The message is presented in a logic and reason sense and is brilliantly portrayed and put across 'person to person' and 'soul to soul' and it's illustrated and reasoned so well that it really is impossible to disagree with.Benoit is a genius and an amazing writer and his logic and delivery in this book are truly 'rock solid'.I wish I could thank him for what it has done for me.

One of the best books ever IMHO
Hubert Benoit takes an ineffible subject (Zen) and elaborates extensively on it.I have a lot of highlighting in my 15 year old copy and I STILL open it up and read it over after all these years.Do yourself a favor and read this book..it may take a couple of attempts to get through but doing so can change your life.

This book has the ultra-practical as well as the mega-analytical...a nice synergy of East and West.

I rate it right up there with the Tao Te Ching, anything by D.T. Suzuki, the Dhammapada, and Zen Flesh, Zen Bones.

May change your life
Benoit is brave to get to the heart of Zen in a way that is not usually done by Chan masters. Excellent translation by someone who knows the stuff, who himself is an authority onthe subject.

This book simply tells you how to look at your true nature. That's all. Each chapter is independent of other and approaches this difficult task of looking within from fresh angles.

Only problem is that it requires some prerequisite in the subject or at least an honest and deep desire to know who you are. ... Read more