For decades, altered states of consciousness have been used as a form ofpsychotherapy in transpersonal psychology. Although there are well-known techniquesfor inducing altered states of consciousness, such as holotropic breathwork,neurotechnology provides an alternative method for not only generating these states fortranspersonal therapy but also for measuring the level of a state of...
Transpersonal psychology is the study of human nature that begins with theassumption that humans have potentials that go beyond the limits of their ego andintegrate spiritual experience into a broader understanding of the human psyche andconsciousness. For decades, altered states of consciousness have been used as a form ofpsychotherapy in transpersonal psychology. Although there are well-known...
The triadic structure of human knowing is introduced with reference to its historical roots, particularly as captured in Neo-Platonist philosophy. The hierarchical conception of the triadic structure of knowing and the significance of movements of development and regression within that hierarchy are explained. The comprehensive levels of the triadic formwork of human knowing are expounded and...
The idea of mana permeates the customs of many cultures, including modern cultures. Mana provides the theoretical basis for such beliefs as animism, totemism, witchcraft, and sorcery. Mana is the means by which power is transmitted from one being to another. It means, roughly speaking, power, but a force altogether distinct from physical power-a power associated with a spirit, a totemic...