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Modern Psychology and Ancient Wisdom: Psychological Healing Practices from the World's Religious Traditions »
Authors: Ethan B Russo, Sharon G Mijares
ISBN-13: 9780789017529, ISBN-10: 0789017520
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Ethan B Russo
Book Synopsis
This anthology of psychospiritual healing methods offers ancient techniques for practitioners in psychology and religious study. Mijares, a self- relations psychotherapist, edits contributions from experts in a range of religious and spiritual backgrounds focusing on the healing potential of prayer, meditation, controlled breathing and other spiritual disciplines. Some of the areas covered include the Buddhist concept of Brilliant Sanity; the Goddess tradition; Kabbalistic paths to healing; and Hindu yoga techniques. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table of Contents
| About the Editor | ||
| Contributors | ||
| Foreword | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Buddhism | 15 | |
| Ch. 1 | Nurturing the Seeds of Sanity: A Buddhist Approach to Psychotherapy | 17 |
| Christianity | 43 | |
| Ch. 2 | Rediscovering Christ, the Healer | 45 |
| Goddess Spirituality | 71 | |
| Ch. 3 | Tales of the Goddess: Healing Metaphors for Women | 73 |
| Judaism | 97 | |
| Ch. 4 | Jewish Spiritual Pathways for Growth and Healing | 99 |
| Native American Psychospirituality | 123 | |
| Ch. 5 | Dancing the Circle: Native American Concepts of Healing | 125 |
| Sufism | 147 | |
| Ch. 6 | The Key in the Dark: Self and Soul Transformation in the Sufi Tradition | 149 |
| Taoism | 173 | |
| Ch. 7 | Taoist Mind-Body Resources for Psychological Health and Healing | 175 |
| Yoga and Hinduism | 199 | |
| Ch. 8 | The Yoga Path: Awakening from the Dream | 201 |
| Conclusion | 227 | |
| Index | 237 |
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