“Dionysian Buddhism: Guided Interpersonal Meditations in the Three Yanas will assist readers in exploring their own emotional landscapes. This sequence of thirty guided meditations by the renowned spiritual teacher and psychotherapist Claudio Naranjo is structured to guide individuals towards acceptance of what is and to be fully present — to meet pain with joy, expand awareness into consciousness and to learn how to share in the full presence of others. The “Dionysian” context of Buddhism provides a lens in which to interpret non-attachment through noninterference with the stream of life. Naranjo draws on a wide range of Buddhist traditions, from Theravada to Vajrayana, in order to create a work that emphasizes both the experiential and multifaceted aspects of meditation. As Naranjo says, “Only a change of consciousness might save our world, and that in view of this collective shift in consciousness there is nothing more relevant we can do than start with ourselves.””–
Commendation Quotes:
“A remarkable and surprising book! This powerful collection of meditations offered by my old friend Claudio Naranjo is a treasure house of awakening.” — Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center
“Claudio Naranjo was a visionary in the study of psychology and personality, a dedicated student of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, and a profound teacher of spiritual insights and practices. In Dionysian Buddhism, Naranjo gives us a gift usually reserved for his students: guided and partnered meditations delivered with poetic and celestial simplicity. He invites readers to disappear into infinity, practice panoramic attention, and meet pain with joy, inspiring a rigorous contemplation that transforms our lives and draws us into compassionate presence with others. Translated by Naranjo himself from recordings of his teachings, the words within reflect the spirit of his physical presence. Through this book, his wise instruction and heartfelt legacy live on.” — Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director of The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
“Claudio has always been an inner explorer, and here he invites us to join him. In these many meditations and revelations we find Claudio’s unique expression of the heart of Buddhist practice, to explore for ourselves and to benefit.” — Jack Kornfield, Author of A Path With Heart
“It is gratifying to see that Buddhism is really taking hold in the West. A sure sign of this is that we are now seeing western teachers explaining meditation practices in their own languages, with a wealth of understanding as to the purpose and goal of each practice. This book gives us precisely that.
Dr. Naranjo has arranged his poetic instructions into three groups, reflecting the historical stages of Buddhism as a philosophy. The meditations begin with those of basic Buddhism (represented by the Theravada tradition), after which we learn the heart-opening practices of the altruistic, other-centered Mahayana, and finally we are led to Vajrayana Buddhism, the meditations of which are at once both intimate and cosmic. At each stage, his words lead one effortlessly through the meditations and we find each successive meditation to be more profound than the last. This book belongs on the bookshelf (if not on the shrine) of every western Buddhist.” — Mike Crowley, Author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism: Psychedelics Sacraments and the Origins of the Vajrayana
“Claudio Naranjo is one of the most important pioneers of consciousness and human potential. His explorations ranged from Gestalt therapy to psychedelics, from the Enneagram–which he introduced to the United States–to meditation, and from myths to education. He approached them all with great sophistication and keen insights, and grounded all his research in the compassion that arose from his own rich personal experiences. This remarkable volume contains powerful guidance for seekers, and reflects Naranjo’s gift for creative synthesis and integration of diverse traditions.” — Alfonso Montuori, PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies
“Claudio Naranjo’s posthumously published new book covers meditation from the views of the three major Buddhist schools. He brings to the subject his characteristic intelligence and depth of knowledge, helping us understand the meditation practices of the different schools from a historical and philosophical perspective. The depth of his personal experience with the practices he guides us through is evident in the light he sheds on each of them, zeroing in on their core principles. With his brilliant synthesizing capacity, he simultaneously adds an interpersonal dimension to the typically intrapersonal practice of meditation.” …
ISBN: 9780907791973
Binding: TRADE
Author: Naranjo, Claudio
Publisher: Synergetic Press
Page Count: 176
Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 in
Weight: 0.65 lb
Country of Origin: United States
Category: Religion/Inspirational
Minimum Order: 3 (Case Pack: 32)
