Jung on the East by C.G. Jung, John J Clarke, John Clarke - 9781138152571

Taylor & Francis

Jung was deeply interested in Eastern ideas and texts. John Clarke's selection and illuminating introduction will enable the reader to get the most out of Jung's writings in this highly popular area. > \nJung's interest in the East was deep-rooted and life-long, and the traditional teachings of China and India played an important role in his personal and intellectual development, as well as in the formations of the ideas and practices that are central to Jungian psychology.\nJung on the East brings together key selections from his work on Buddhism, yoga and Taoism, and on such classic texts as the I Ching and The Tibetan Book of the Dead. It also includes accounts on his own journey to India.\nThe clear and perceptive introduction sets the context for Jung's encounter with the East, and provides an excellent framework that will enable the reader to get the most out of Jung's writings in this area. The book will be of interest to everyone seeking to further their understanding bote