It is obvious to thoughtful persons that our culture is undergoing a major transition-as is our religion, the carrier of values and guide to meaning.
At important junctures of the discussion, the author pauses to reflect from the point of View of Jungian psychology..
Following introductory materials, it explores the Life of the Buddha, then his Early Teachings-before they are expressed in Mahayana Buddhism, the subject of the second volume.
This is the first Volume of a two-Volume work.
Jung and demonstrates to what extent Jung knew about Buddhism, how he used it to comment upon the psychology of religion in general.
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Thus, this work on Buddhism introduces the psychology of C.
It is important, too, that we try to interpret ancient wisdom in a modern way so that it has meaning for us.
And this survey of ancient Indian Buddhism serves that purpose.
Observing how it has functioned elsewhere, in another time and place, is a good way to gain objectivity about the religious life.
It is essential, therefore, that we understand how religion functions when a culture is alive and well.
It is obvious to thoughtful persons that our culture is undergoing a major transition-as is our religion, the carrier of values and guide to meaning
