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In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith has brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. Illuminated with personal anecdotes and case studies, Eastern Body, Western Mind seamlessly merges the East and West, science and philosophy, and psychology and spirituality into a compelling interpretation of the chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today.

Before Mark Epstein became a medical student at Harvard and began training as a psychiatrist, he immersed himself in Buddhism through experiences with such influential Buddhist teachers as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack Kornfield. The positive outlook of Buddhism and the meditative...

India is not just a country. It is a civilization shaped by thousands of years of philosophy, spiritual inquiry, historical continuity, and cultural adaptation. To understand India, one must understand how it thinks. How India Thinks is a deep yet accessible exploration of the psychological foundations of Indian civilization. Rather than focusing on surface-level customs or modern politics, this book examines the underlying ideas, belief systems, and mental frameworks that have shaped Indian thought across millennia and continue to influence everyday life today. Drawing from ancient ...

What do ancient Chinese warlords have in common with modern CEOs, generals, and politicians? More than you think. This gripping and insightful book serves as a companion to the historical thriller Eunuchs, Usurpers, and Heroes. It explores the human psychology behind one of the most legendary eras in Chinese history—the Three Kingdoms (220-280). Each chapter analyzes the mind behind the power: Liu Bei: the self-made leader whose strategy of "Tao Guang Yang Hui" has been a doctrine in modern Chinese policy and contributed to China's rapid rise in today's world. Cao Cao: whose ruthlessness,...

Mead notices that modern students often shrug off or dismiss the mysteries and wisdom of the ages, as unimportant. He argues that spirit is entirely absent from the religion of today, because it has been divorced from science. And, what was once considered religion to the primitive man is very different than what is considered religion now. Psychology, what he called the science of antiquity, is what is needed for the student of the mysteries to regain their foothold in the world.