The Legacy of C. G. Jung's Buddha - The Meeting of Buddhism and Jung's Depth-Psychology

This book traces the pivotal role Jung played in reframing Buddhist thought as a psychological tradition, a shift that continues to influence contemporary interpretations of meditation, mindfulness, and the self. Exploring both the historical context of Jung s engagement with Buddhism and its lasting impact, this book examines how his theories of individuation, the collective unconscious, and psychological typology resonated with Buddhist thought. It also critically assesses the diverse ways Buddhism has been psychologized, from ethical philosophy to modern therapeutic practice. By positioning Buddhism as a science of the unconscious, this volume discusses how Jung s ideas helped bridge Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, offering a new framework for understanding Buddhist doctrine. A vital contribution to Buddhist studies and the history of psychology, this book offers fresh insights for scholars, students, and practitioners alike.
 
 
 

Sommario

Part 1 Jung's Early Indological Studies.- Chapter 1 Jung's Early Engagement with India.- Chapter 2 India in Jung's Black Books.- Chapter 3 Yoga and Individuation.- Part 2 Jung and Contemporary Buddhologists (1933-1939).- Chapter 4 Theosophy and Orientalism.- Chapter 5 The Historical Buddha at Eranos.- Chapter 6 Mahayana Buddhism at Eranos.- Chapter 7 The 1938/39 ETH Lectures.- Part 3 The Legacy of Jung s Interpretation of Buddhism.- Chapter 8 Holding a Lotus to a Rock: Zen Comes West.- Chapter 9 Zen.- The Religion of no Religion.- Chapter 10 Buddhism and depth psychology in the Counterculture.

Info autore

Dr Oliver Knox is an academic researcher and analytical psychologist, specialising in the history of psychology and religion. He completed his PhD at University College London under the supervision of Professor Sony Shamdasani, editor and translator of Jung’s Red Book and Black Books.

Riassunto

This book traces the pivotal role Jung played in reframing Buddhist thought as a psychological tradition, a shift that continues to influence contemporary interpretations of meditation, mindfulness, and the self. Exploring both the historical context of Jung’s engagement with Buddhism and its lasting impact, this book examines how his theories of individuation, the collective unconscious, and psychological typology resonated with Buddhist thought. It also critically assesses the diverse ways Buddhism has been psychologized, from ethical philosophy to modern therapeutic practice. By positioning Buddhism as a “science of the unconscious,” this volume discusses how Jung’s ideas helped bridge Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, offering a new framework for understanding Buddhist doctrine. A vital contribution to Buddhist studies and the history of psychology, this book offers fresh insights for scholars, students, and practitioners alike.
 
 
 

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Oliver Knox
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 11.10.2025
• EAN: 9783031973284
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3197328-4
• Pagine: 16
• Illustrazioni: CCLX, 16 p. 1 illus. in color.
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia applicata; Ostasiatische Religionen, Religion, allgemein, History of Psychology, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Jungian psychology, East Asian religions, Buddhist psychology, Jung's Red Book, East-West studies, Buddhist modernism, Buddhism at Eranos, Buddhism and the Unconcsious, Psychology and Orientalism, Buddhism and the Counterculture in the United States, The relation between Buddhism and Psychology, D. T. Suzuki and the making of modern Zen Buddhism, The Buddhist Psychology of Alan Watts, Depth-psychology