Carl Jung’s Gnosis: Mystical Experiences as Signposts of the Individuation Process There is a central problem in the field of Analytical psychology that is the elephant in the room: in more than six decades, no one has been able to reach Jung’s level of individuation. In his corpus, Jung clearly stated that three mystical experiences … Read more
Henry Corbin – The Man of Light in Iranian Sufism Preface He brings them forth from the shadows into the light. Qur’an 11.258. Anyone who has been moved by the supernal glory of the moment when the Sun emerges from the eastern horizon has an inkling of the spirituality of light. This inchoate experience of … Read more
Henry Corbin – History of lslamic Philosophy Foreword In undertaking the present study I had no predecessor, and a few lines are therefore needed in explanation of its title and structure . 1 . First and foremost, we speak of ‘Islamic philosophy’-not, as has been customary ever since the :Middle Ages, of ‘Arab philosophy ‘ … Read more
Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people. To Kendig B. Cully Dear Sir, 25 September 1937 You can learn a great deal of psychology through studying books, but you will find that this psychology is not very helpful m practical life. A man entrusted with the … Read more