Jung was fascinated by the east. Through his commentaries on such texts as the I Ching and The Tibetan Book of the Dead, and through his essays on such topics as Zen, meditation and the symbolism of the mandala, Jung attempted to build a bridge of understanding between western psychology and the ancient ideas and practices of eastern religion. By doing so he hoped to relate traditional eastern thought to modern western concerns. John Clarke's latest book seeks to uncover Jung's dialogue with the east.
The book will appeal to all those who wish to broaden their understanding of Jung's thought as well as to those who value eastern ways of thinking and who believe that by engaging with it westerners have much to gain both intellectually and spiritually.

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'I am sure that this book is not only important to those who are interested inJung's psychology , and its link to Eastern traditions who want an entry into modern Western psychology, It also acts as a good introduction to Eastern thought and some of Jung's ideas, and is accessible .. ' - Journal of Analytical Psychology

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Book Information
ISBN 9780415104197
Author J. J. Clarke
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g