Transpersonal Psychologies

by Charles T. Tart

What happens in religious ecstasy? Is it a fluttering of the pulse, a sudden injection of adrenal fluid, or an inexplicable, ineffable gift? This book begins the quest by translating mystical traditions - from Zen Buddhism to Surfism to Western magic into the language of science.

Genres: Psychology, Spirituality

502 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Charles T. Tart was an American psychologist and parapsychologist known for his psychological work on the nature of consciousness (particularly altered states of consciousness), as one of the founders of the field of transpersonal psychology, and for his research in parapsychology.

Reviews

[Christopher Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

They don't make em like this anymore! An excellent review of some of the great mystic traditions, with a focus on practically applying it to your life. If you can find a copy hold onto it...there is likely something in there for you.

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

[Carlos]

The original edition with 11 chapters is a 5-star book.