Charles T. Tart

A Book of Readings

Altered States of Consciousness

Perspectives on the Mind from Seven Great Spiritual Traditions

Transpersonal Psychologies

Exploring the Parapsychology of Spirituality

Body Mind Spirit

States of Consciousness, a classic by world authority Charles T. Tart, is a basic understanding of how the mind is a dynamic, culturally biased, semi-arbitrary construction and system. A systematic exploration of how and why altered states can come about and their possibilities. As a student of his remarked, “For the first weeks of class I didn’t understand what those diagrams were about, but I’ve realized the book is all about the way my own mind works!” Useful in understanding some of the important ways your mind works before you start altering it.

States of Consciousness

Sezer Soner

Uyanış

Based on Gurdjieff's notion that most people are automatons controlled by mechanical habits of thought, perception and behavior.

Overcoming the Obstacles to Human Potential

Waking Up

Stati di coscienza

Explains the author's systems approach to observed and altered states of consciousness, such as dreams, hypnosis, meditation, drug states, and emotional states.

G. I. Gurdjieff taught that we are not really awake, but are entranced automatons, controlled by mechanical habits of thought, perception and behavior. Tart clearly presents the evidence for how deeply asleep we are and its consequences, and then describes methods for becoming more awake, less asleep, more spiritual, less mechanical, allowing us to realize our full potential. Problems with spiritual teachers and groups along the way are sensitively analyzed and ways given to avoid them, so we can become more intelligent and compassionate, rather than members of some cult.

Psychologists and counselors are increasingly recommending mindfulness meditation to their clients as a valuable tool for coping with stress, anxiety, and depression. Now, a leading psychology writer and Buddhist meditator offers an easy-to-use workbook for living in the present moment--based on the author's experience with his workshop participants.

Living the Mindful Life

Ideal for scientifically minded individuals curious about life's spiritual side as well as spiritually inclined people seeking to back up their beliefs, this book offers evidence for the existence of telepathy, precognition, and psychic healing.

Charles T. Tart

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