Synopses & Reviews
Ken Wilber-the leading theorist in the field of transpersonal psychology-has written extensively about meditation, psychotherapy, and the interior life. But what of his own life? What is his own meditation practice like? What does he read? What are his work habits? What thinkers and artists inspire the man who has inspired so many? This diary of a year in the life of Ken Wilber offers an unprecedented entrée into his private world-as well as a further exploration into his essential thought on the perennial philosophy. These intimate writings include:
his day-to-day personal experiences
details of his own spiritual practice, plus his recommendations for others
reflections on his work and that of other prominent theorists in the field of transpersonal psychology
never-before-published material from his Naropa seminars
critical observations on popular spiritual movements, from ecopsychology to Jungian to new age
correspondence with leading spiritual and transpersonal theorists
short theoretical essays on topics from art to feminism to spirituality to psychotherapy
a full acount of his writing and publishing of The Marriage of Sense and Soul
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Synopsis
Now in paperback comes a fascinating glimpse into the personal life and mind of a leading thinker of our day. This one-year diary includes details of Wilber's own spiritual practice, advice to spiritual seekers, and dozens of short theoretical essays on topics from art to psychotherapy.
Synopsis
As one who has written extensively about the interior life, meditation, and psychotherapy, Ken Wilber—the leading theorist in the field of integral psychology—naturally arouses the curiosity of his numerous readers. In response to this curiosity, this one-year diary not only offers an unprecedented entrée into his private world, but offers an introduction to his essential thought. "If there is a theme to this journal," Wilber writes, "it is that body, mind, and the luminosities of the soul—all are perfect expressions of the Radiant Spirit that alone inhabits the universe, sublime gestures of that Great Perfection that alone outshines the world."
Wilber's personal writings include:
• Details of his own spiritual practice
• Advice to spiritual seekers
• Reflections on his work and that of other prominent theorists in the field of integral psychology
• His day-to-day personal experiences
• Dozens of his short theoretical essays on topics from art to feminism to spirituality to psychotherapy
About the Author
Ken Wilber is the author of over twenty books. He is the founder of Integral Institute, a think-tank for studying integral theory and practice, with outreach through local and online communities such as Integral Education Network, Integral Training, and Integral Spiritual Center.