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Association for PPerspectiveerspective Humanistic Psychology aahpweb.orghpweb.org First AHP President and Infl uential Teacher Jim Bugental Is Remembered Bob Edelstein Nader Shabagnam Kirk Schneider Tom Greening Elizabeth Bugental

Transformative Political Psychology

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Uncompromising Truth Tim Atkinson Real Wealth of Nations Jim Bugental

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AHP-Sponsored Events GREGG BRADEN & HOWARD MARTIN JOSEPH CHILTON PEARCE together for the first time Spiritual–Creative Unfolding Shattering False Joseph Chilton Pearce presents his Spiritual–Creative Limits & Activat- Unfolding workshop, exploring the “model imperative” ing Your Heart’s by which all development unfolds, how to move beyond Intelligence “fight or flight” and take a “leap” toward a new con- sciousness. Follows the Braden/Martin seminar. SPONSORED BY AHP • 9 SPONSORED BY AHP • 4 CECs CECs December 14, 2008 • Pasadena, CA • 9-1 December 12–13, 2008 • Contact: The Conference Works! (800) 395–8445 Pasadena, CA or register at http://www.ConferenceWorks.com Contact: The Conference Works! (800) 395–8445 or register at DASSIE HOFFMAN: Introduction to Voice http://www.ConferenceWorks.com Dialogue, An Introductory Workshop Dassie Hoffman, Ph.D., LCAT, ADTR, & Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LMSW STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE Learn about Voice Dialogue through this experiential workshop that includes EVOLUTION OF CONSCIOUSNESS! complete facilitation, interactive group exercises, and discussion ONLINE OR IN-PERSON WITH MARY BELL, SPIRITUAL SPONSORED BY AHP • 5 CECs HEALER, TEACHER, AUTHOR, AND CHANNEL New four part series in Healing from Unity beginning in October VOICE DIALOGUE TRAINING in Sedona, Arizona. Online series includes: Healing Brain FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFES- Chemistry, Changing Patterns in DNA, Integrating Evolution- SIONALS LEVEL I 39 CECS ary Changes, Releasing Astral Energies, and Materializing Your January 24–25, 2009, New Dreams York City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.foundationforunity.com (480) 247–7263 February 21–22, 2009, New York City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 21–22, 2009, New York city, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. DONNA EDEN with David Feinstein, Ph.D. ENERGY MEDICINE FOR WOM- EN and the Men Who Love Them VOICE DIALOGUE TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LEVEL II 39 CECS SPONSORED BY AHP • 21.5 CECs April 18–19, 2009, New York City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 11–14, 2008 • Clearwater, Florida, May 16–17, 2009, New York, City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sheraton Sand Key Resort June 6–7, 2009, New York City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: The Conference Works! (800) 395–8445 or Contact: http://www.newyorkvoicedialogueinstitute.org register at (212) 956-0432; All trainings will take place at the New York Voice http://www.ConferenceWorks.com Dialogue Institute, 161 West 54th Street, Suite 804, New York, NY 10019

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BRIDGING NATURE AND HUMAN NATURE: Annual Meeting of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, April 1–5, 2009 Portland, Oregon — DEADLINE FOR PAPERS IS DECEMBER 15, 2008 The roots of humanistic and transpersonal psychology are entwined with ecopsychology and the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness (SAC). The “bridge” theme of this conference, to be held at McMenamins historic Edgefield Resort at the entrance to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, represents an interdisciplinary coalition of groups rallying together to reassess science and culture and the interface of technology and nature. Representing a call for a more systemic, process-oriented, intimate/sensual understanding of the universe in which we live, a call essential to bridging nature and human nature and reinventing our narrative construction of science and culture. Information: http://www.sacaaa.org.

4 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 AHP CONFERENCE A Multidimensional Intercultural Workshop: Exploring the Culture-in-the-Self and Intercultural Power Dynamics

DINA COMNENOU, ED.D., AND CARROY U. “C UF” FERGUSON, PH.D. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009, FULL-DAY WORKSHOP, 6 CECS, $125. CROWN PARADISE HOTEL, CANCUN, MEXICO, $80 PER NIGHT INCLUDES ALL MEALS/TAXES/TIPS CONTACT crownparadise.com/cancun/crown/index.html or [email protected] OR AHP AT (510) 769-6495 This is the first of a series of experiential workshops designed to assist participants in exploring a multidimensional intercul- tural phenomenon called “culture-in-the-Self.” Beneath surface culture(s) for each person on the planet is a world of inner energy vortexes, coalesced around internalized “cultural thought and emotional phenomena” that operate at a core level of Self, individu- ally and collectively, to influence core worldviews and paradigms about who we are, what is possible or not, and how to view the Mind–Body–Spirit connection. There will be two sections to this workshop. In the first section, practitioners and other participants will learn about six prin- ciples for increasing awareness of the culture-in-the-Self, experiential methods for getting in touch with the culture-in-the-Self, its multidimensional nature, and its relation to core worldviews and paradigms, and the twelve Spiritual lessons associated with exploring the culture-in-the-Self, and will identify ways that the culture-in-the-Self can both help or hinder work with clients in a variety of helping arenas, as well as help or hinder how one relates to “the other” in a variety of human relation contexts. In the second section, participants will be invited to engage in processes to create an environment that will allow them to express whatever belief system they hold and to explore a “power equal” way for cultures to come together and communicate. FOR HOTEL INFORMATION GO TO: crownparadise.com/cancun/crown/index.html TO MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS, GO TO http://www.crowntastic.com/cancun/docu- ments/ahp.html crownparadise.com/cancun/crown/index.html All meals, drinks, taxes, and tips are included. The rate for Standard Ocean View room is $80 per person or $140 for a single. You can also upgrade to the concierge Crown Club Tower (no kids) for $105.00 per person per night on double and $155 single.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 5 JOURNAL OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY

Journal of Humanistic Psychology Vol. 48, No. 3, Summer 2008

— Kirk J. Schneider

TABLE OF CONTENTS KIRK SCHNEIDER HUMANISTIC BRIDGEBUILDING The Person-Centered Approach Meets Neuroscience: Mutual Support for C. R. Rogers’ and A. Damasio’s Theories . . . Renate Motschnig-Pitrik and Michael Lux

Therapeutic Neuropsychological Assessment: A Humanistic Model and Case Example . . . Tad T. Gorske

The Humanistic Psychology of Human Evil: Ernest Becker and Arthur Koestler . . . Steven James Bartlett

Wilber’s Integral Philosophy: A Summary and Critique . . . Daryl S. Paulson

Viewing Resistance as Ambivalence: Integrative Strategies for Working with Resistant Ambivalence . . . David Engle and Hal Arkowitz

Short-Term, Linear Approaches to Psychotherapy: What We Now Know . . . David N. Elkins

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EDITOR’S COMMENTARY

his issue’s harvest of gems features hu- the light of parallel purviews within humanistic and manistic brain science, integral psychology, transpersonal psychology, and traces the implications the psychology of evil, and therapeutic of those findings for an “authentic” and “pragmatic” criticism. We begin with humanistic brain spiritual practice. Tscience and the bridgebuilding reflections of two sets of trailblazing investigators—Renate Motschnig-Pitrik We close our issue with two articles on the theory and Michael Lux, and Tad Gorske. and practice of effective psychotherapy. In the first ar- ticle, David Engle and Hal Arkowitz propose a revised In the first article, Motschnig-Pitrik and Lux com- theory of “resistant ambivalence” in therapy. Taking pare, point-by-point, Rogers’ person-centered theory of their cue in part from existential–humanistic theorists, personality with Damasio’s neuroscience of emotions. the authors advocate for a “multivoiced” understand- Many readers know Damasio’s work from his ground- ing of resistant ambivalence. This approach empowers breaking Descartes’ Error, in which emotion and reason clients rather than “cookbook” formulas to make the are inextricably linked. In this illuminating article, the decision about how and whether resistant ambivalence authors show how person-centered concepts such as can be overcome. I urge you to read more about how subjectivity, emotional attunement, and self-actualiza- the “Two-Chair Approach” and “Motivational Inter- tion square virtually seamlessly with Damasio’s holistic viewing” are key strategies in the facilitation of the observations of the brain. aforementioned process. In the second article, Tad Gorske expands the clini- In the final article of this issue, David Elkins elu- cal side of brain science with his humanistic model of cidates the latest findings on short-term, linear thera- neurological assessment. Gorske begins his article with pies—and it isn’t a pretty picture. This article is one a challenge: How can neurological assessments be more of a series of pieces that Elkins has authored (see JHP “relevant and responsive” to the needs of patients? He volume 47 [4] and another, forthcoming, on the medi- then goes on to provide a humanistic answer to this cal model) that carefully and methodically detail the query by combining both collaborative methods with problems with symptom-focused, mainstream approach- motivational interviewing to enhance the therapeutic es. In this article, Elkins examines the latest meta-ana- value of sharing test data. lytic findings on short-term therapies and finds those therapies wanting. But he does not dismiss them out We next move from clinical inquiries to inquiries of hand. Instead, he views them as potentially effective into modern society, with Steven Bartlett’s “Humanistic adjuncts within a larger humanistic–integrative frame. Psychology of Human Evil.” In this evocative essay, As you will see in the article, some of the most authori- Bartlett draws on two of the great social theorists of tative therapy researchers are now, at last, reaching a the 20th century, Ernest Becker and Arthur Koestler, to parallel conclusion, which is welcome news indeed. explain what Bartlett calls “universal pathologies,” or, to twist Arendt’s familiar phrase, the “evil of banali- Many of us in the humanistic community are ties.” I strongly urge you to read this timely study of mourning the passing, on February 18th, 2008, of a the ways and means that whole societies become patho- beloved mentor, friend, and colleague, Mike Arons. logical, and the steps, limited as they may be, that can At the behest of his own mentor, Abraham Maslow, be taken to address the dilemma. Mike launched the State University of West Georgia Psychology Department, and, in a single stroke, was In our next article, Daryl Paulson expands the reach responsible for some of the most innovative and stimu- of individual and collective inquiry with “Wilber’s lating curricula of our humanistic lineage. I know be- Integral Philosophy.” As readers know, I have been a cause I was honored to have worked closely with Mike sometime critic of Wilber’s far-ranging worldview (see while earning my Master’s Degree at West Georgia. JHP volumes 27[2] and 29 [4]), but I must say that I In thet Fall 2008 issue, we plan to have a fuller tribute found Paulson’s treatment of its latest incarnation both and commemoration of Mike, along with, fittingly, a judicious and captivating. Paulson sets forth the basic celebration of the centenary of JHP’s founding editor, tenets of integral philosophy, considers those tenets in Abe Maslow. — KIRK SCHNEIDER

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 7 INSIDE AHP–ATP Open Faculty Positions at California Jim Bugental, Existential–Humanistic Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS) Pioneer, Dies at 92 Two faculty positions starting August 2009

e are truly sorry to report that our he Integral Counseling Psychology (ICP) teacher, mentor, and friend, James F. Program of the California Institute of Integral T. Bugental, Ph.D., died on Thursday, Studies (CIIS) is accepting applications for two WSeptember 18. For over half a century he Tfull-time faculty positions. The ICP program was a tireless contributor and visionary, writing such prepares students for the MFT license and a career in classic texts as The Art of the Psychotherapist and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy Isn’t What You Think. He touched Teaching in the undergraduate program allows fac- our lives deeply—and we know he had a similar effect ulty members the opportunity to exercise broad-rang- on thousands of others. He has a special place in our ing intellectual curiosity; to work collaboratively with hearts for many reasons, including the fact that our colleagues and students in formulating interdisciplin- video of him was the genesis of psychotherapy.net, and ary question and inquiries; to develop and implement that his interview launched our website. Thank you, curriculum that addresses multicultural issues; and to Jim, for all that you have generously given us; your zest create inclusive learning environments for students and for life continues to inspire. faculty members. — Bernard Nisenholz Minimum Qualifi cations: California State University Northridge - M.A. or MFT licensed, doctoral degree preferred; [email protected] - Experience in graduate clinical education and training; - Training in depth approaches to psychotherapy; - Clinical experience in priv&ate practice or long-term psycho- Free Book on “Unlearning” therapy with clients; - Background in and understanding of transpersonal orientation; nlearning explores the impact of combin- - Ability to teach graduate courses in such areas as: human ing online publishing, social networking, development, the clinical relationship, psychotherapy, transpersonal and the notion of “Freeconomics”. It can psychotherapy, therapeutic communication, group supervision, and Ube downloaded for free or purchased at: integrative seminar http://www.lulu.com/content/4132419. Learn - Experience working with diverse client populations more about “Freeconomics” at: - Demonstrated ability to address issues of race, class, and ethnicity http://www.economist.com/theWorldIn/ that arise in the classroom business/displayStory.cfm?story_ - Affi nity for the CIIS mission id=10094757&d=2008 - Interest in scholarly productivity — Alejandro (Alex) R. Jadad, MD DPhil FRCPC FCAHS Duties Include: [email protected], Centre for Global eHealth Graduate-level classroom instruction; academic advising; clinical Innovation; University of Toronto supervision; participation on departmental and Institute-wide gover- nance committees. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifi cations. Application: Applications accepted until position is fi lled. Submit either online at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=59592 or as an attachment in an email to Brant Cortright, Ph.D., at jobs @ ciis.edu - Curriculum vitae or resume - Descriptive letter addressing all qualifi cations - Specifi c teaching and scholarly interests, - Professional/scholarly work examples - Names and contact information of three professional references.

8 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 INSIDE AHP AND ATP ANNOUNCING AHP CIIS is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals ONLINE TELECON- across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socioeconomic status, FERENCING FOR ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and CEUs IN 2009 inclusion of U.S. historically underrepresented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and to provide an environment that NEW programs that will save you time and will attract and retain individuals identifi ed as lesbian, money!!! As we know, everyone is very busy gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and and our fi nancial resources are being chal- intersex (LGBTQQI). CIIS values and promotes diversity lenged, so we are stepping up and into the because it enhances academic excellence, the educa- opportunities that technology affords to bring tional experience, and the learning environment. YOU what is needed for continuing education credit . . . right into the comfort of your own Full-Time Core Faculty Position at the home or offi ce. With no travel or hotel expenses, these online California School of Professional teleclasses and webinars will leave virtually NO carbon footprint and will be available to Psychology (CSPP) you at the time that is convenient for you. SPP at Alliant International University offers AHP is developing an online catalog of classes APA-accredited doctoral programs (PsyD and for your convenience and ongoing education. PhD) in Clinical Psychology at fi ve campuses Cin California, COAMFTE-accredited master’s More information will come to you in e-mails, and doctoral programs in Marital and Family Therapy on AHPweb.org, and in future Perspectives. at four campuses in California, a national postdoctoral master’s program in psychopharmacology, and inter- national programs in Hong Kong, Japan, and Mexico. CSPP’s mission is to provide the highest quality education, training, research, and service in profes- sional psychology and related human service fi elds. We strive to improve the quality of life by fostering respect sibly cognitive-affective bases of behavior. Candidates for human diversity in a multicultural and interna- with strong knowledge and interest in psychotherapy tional society and by combating discrimination in all its integration, third wave behavioral techniques, and the forms. We seek to redefi ne excellence in scholarship via integral model are encouraged to apply. The posi- models of applied clinical research that provide a solid tion involves teaching and both clinical and doctoral framework to understand and address problems of research supervision of students. contemporary life. Applicants should send a cover letter describing The PsyD program in Clinical Psychology at the your interest and fi t for the position, a curriculum vita, California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant copies of teaching evaluations, and three letters of International University, San Diego, invites applications reference to: Angelina Gutierrez, Executive Assistant for a full-time core faculty position. Individuals with to the Dean, CSPP; 1 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA strong teaching, clinical, and research interests ap- 94133; [email protected]. Review of applications propriate to a professional practice-oriented doctoral will begin immediately and continue until the positions program, and who have strong commitments to cogni- are fi lled. tive-behavioral, integrative and systems approaches Alliant International University is an Equal Oppor- are especially encouraged. We seek a person who tunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality would enhance the Department’s APA-accredited doc- of education through the diversity of the University toral program in clinical psychology, which operates on community and the curriculum. Candidates who can a practitioner model. New faculty member will teach contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and behavior–social theories of behavior change and pos- to identify their strengths in this area.

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The Oregon AHP community joined together on Sunday, September 28th, to do their part in making a positive impact on the environment by picking up trash along a one mile stretch of Halsey in East Multonomah County. Portland AHP members (right to left) Ray Siderius, Bob Edelstein, Stephan Tobin (missing), Harriet Jones, Janet Carey, Nancy Freeman, and Paul Rakoczy spent about three hours on the cleanup project while having a few laughs, enjoying the warm summer-like weather, and yes, getting a bit tired out. The group made a positive impact on the scenary along the road while collecting cans, paper, glass, wood, and other items that just did not seem to fit into suburban landscape. (This is the second year that the Oregon AHP group has spiffed up this stretch of roadside.) At the monthly meeting following the cleanup project, all seemed to have a warm feeling about the changes that were accomplished along the roadway (especially after some rest, food, and good conversation). — PAUL RAKOCZY

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 11 Embracing Subjectivity A Tribute to Jim Bugental December 25, 1915, to September 18, 2008 — Bob Edelstein

ames F. T. Bugental, Ph.D., served as the first And there is always president of the Association of Humanistic something more, as Psychology in 1962. He also helped organize the one moment leads Old Saybrook Conference in 1964, a gathering of to another with a Jgreat minds which helped clarify the vision of human- new set of aware- istic psychology in the United States. Among those nesses. Or as Jim present with Jim at this seminal conference were his liked to say, “And close friends, colleagues, and mentors—George Kelly, now.... And now.... Rollo May, Abraham Maslow, and Carl Rogers. And now....” I interviewed Jim for the February/March 2003 In honor of Jim, issue of the AHP Perspective. He told me he most I thought it would wanted to be remembered for “more legitimacy for the be fitting to write subjective life. At a time when I was most productive, a personal letter I was always trying to storm the wall of psychological to him, as I search Brian Luzader science.” inwardly for what In 1964, when Jim and his colleagues were con- memories, feelings, BOB EDELSTEIN vening at Old Saybrook, psychology emphasized the and perceptions objectivity of science and the physical world. In train- stand out now as I reflect on our relationship. ing therapists, the emphasis was on behaviorism and environmental interventions. There was a minimization Dear Jim, or even dismissal of one’s subjective life. Jim and his colleagues emphasized and popularized humanistic psy- You were important to so many people, and you chology, which was termed the third force in psychology. made such a profound contribution to the development This perspective included a focus on subjectivity as the of existential humanistic psychotherapy. I feel privi- main energy source and guiding force in our lives. Sub- leged to have had you as my mentor, friend, colleague, jectivity is the accessing of one’s inner life—including and second dad. thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, memories, images, I loved your brilliant, clear and lucid mind. From hopes, fears, expectations, anxieties, perceptions, etc. the very beginning, when I first read The Search for Another focus is to translate one’s subjectivity through Existential Identity, I have very much resonated with expression and actualization into the outer, objective, your ideas. This alignment has helped me feel strongly physical world. This was based upon the belief that we a part of the existential humanistic tribe. My work are beings-in-the-world. with clients is thoroughly infused with your continual One way Jim facilitated his clients and students emphasis on ‘inclusion, not amputation’ and ‘alliance moving deeper into their subjectivity was through the and context’. Your ‘givens of being human’ are bril- inward searching process. This entails paying attention liant. I especially value your concept of the joker in moment by moment to the inner flow of consciousness the deck—that as human beings we are aware, and we moving through you. He emphasized that the present are aware that we are aware, which allows us to be the moment is the only true reality we have. Each of our authors of our own lives. It is exciting for me to see my present moment realities are uniquely ours. Jim encour- students’ joy and enthusiasm when I teach and facilitate aged us to trust that in each moment we would be these viewpoints. Your philosophy and psychotherapy pulled toward the direction that is right for each of us. speak to my soul.

12 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 EMBRACING SUBJECTIVITY: BUGENTAL pedestal of cherished teacher to be idolized. I remem- ber if one of us served you dessert at a residential conference, you would return the courtesy the next I loved your courage to share so openly who you night. It was such a simple and direct expression of you were, moment by moment. There were no pat answers. treating us as equals. You always did your own inward searching and were I loved your irreverence and feisty attitude. I re- in touch with your subjectivity. Thus you were very member when our Art of the Psychotherapist group congruent, regardless of content. I remember when a was concerned about your ageing and eventually dying. student asked what made you such a great therapist. This was when you were only a chipper 80 years young. You paused, then got choked up when you replied that You let us know two reflections you had about your it was your deep belief in and awe of the courage of eventual dying. You said, “Don’t worry—after I die, clients (and all human beings) to reclaim themselves I will still be irascibly bugging you to do your work, despite tremendous past hurts, pains, and fears. I also personally and professionally, from wherever I will be.” remember you being very firmly challenging when you You also said “I’m not worried about dying. I figure felt you needed to be. I recall a time when you were people have done it before me, people will do it after me, frustrated that we (your students) were not sufficiently so I figure I can do it too.” tagging the resistances of our clients. You stood your I loved your sense of humor, quick wit, and corny ground until we understood and demonstrated what puns. One memory I have occurred in 2006, four years you were teaching us. after your stroke, Indeed, your courage when my family was to be so authentic was having brunch with part of your masterful you and Elizabeth. I teaching. said, “Jim, you look I loved that you good.” You said “You were so open to being bet!” and promptly challenged by your scanned the table, students and col- Elizabeth, and the leagues, and modify- room—to show me ing your views if you all the ways you see felt it was warranted. well. There was no It felt very good to denying that both me to experience your things were true— valuing of my person- you looked good and ality and viewpoints, saw well. I also val- even when they were ued how your humor different from yours. honored the vulner- I remember when I ability of the hu- asked if you would man experience. You provide phone case emphasized that we consultations for me. are all on our unique You said you were JIM BUGENTAL AND IRV YALOM paths, that none of us suspect of the idea are perfect, and thus because you liked to see the visual cues when working we are always learning and growing. I remember once with clients and students. However, you agreed to try sharing that at times I felt flat as a therapist and told it out, and you later acknowledged how surprised and you that I realized I became flat when I was trying to pleased you were that it was so very effective. be too much like you, rather than being my authentic I loved the encouragement and validation you gave self. In those moments I would get confused, not know- to your colleagues and students. You conveyed this ing if I was Bob or Bugental. You smiled and said you through your gentle yet very powerful presence. I expe- empathized with my dilemma, for sometimes you didn’t rienced this when I was creating an existential human- know if you were Jim or Bugental. istic training and case consultation group. The training I loved your generosity. You made space in your was based on your book The Art of the Psychothera- schedule to come to Portland a few times to present pist. You were very pleased with this, not because I workshops. One particular workshop was sponsored by was using your book, but rather because I was being The Association of Humanistic Psychology—Oregon creative and risk-taking in developing and implement- Community. We were in our first year of existence. Af- ing my own way to train colleagues and students. ter the event was over, you surprised us with a donation I loved your humbleness. You refused to sit on the of half of your profits to help get us off the ground

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financially. That seed money was valuable to us, and all of the mem- His Life Was His Message— bers were very touched by your gift. Also, organizing that event was an important bonding experience for Remembering Jim Bugental us as an organization. That was fifteen years ago, and we are still — Nader Shabahangi going strong today. I loved the deep love you and Elizabeth held for each other “Dr. Bugental, but there is no such thing as resistance!” through 40 years of marriage. You were so real with and respectful of remember the first time I met revolutionary man, who was ready each other as you dealt with life’s Jim Bugental at a two-day to expose the illogicality and harm challenges and joys. I remember workshop he gave in the San of mainstream psychology, about the love for you that Elizabeth Francisco Bay Area. I was this theoretically imprecise, tall, and demonstrated when she organized a Ia graduate student at Stanford handsome elder? What would make workshop for the American Psy- University steeped in Heideggerian this young man become a Bugen- chological Association Division 32 phenomenology and philosophy talian, later even a co-teacher and Conference in August 2007. The firmly believing that psychological co-author? focus was on your major contribu- concepts such as resistance were There was something about the tions to existential humanistic psy- not only archaic remnants of some chotherapy. She wanted you to re- old worn-out theory but, more- ceive the respect, love, and gratitude over, actually harming our ability your many students and colleagues to see the client in front of us. had for you. I also saw so clearly “Hmm, sure there is, I notice it all your deep love for Elizabeth during the time!” is the way Jim, much the 17 years I knew you. It was still to my chagrin, responded to my strongly evident during the years protest, all the while continuing after your stroke, when I would see his walk down the school corridor you choke up and cry in expressing to get himself a cup of coffee. “But your love to her, and then reach out resistance is a concept based on

your hand to hold hers. You and an idea of the human being that is Ladan Ghashghaelpour Elizabeth were great role models of static, not a process!” I was mildly what intimacy can be. irritated by this tall man whom I NADER SHABAHANGI Jim, for all this and so much more, had considered to be an ally in my I loved the human being you were. quest to overturn academic psy- way Jim worked with the woman Thank you for how profoundly you chology, and to put an end to this from the audience, someone he impacted so many people, profes- intellectual absurdity still taught at had never met, who, within some sionally and personally. The world our universities today. I wasn’t sure ten minutes time, was at the brink is a better place because you were if I should stay for the rest of the of tears revealing to herself and here. Finally, thank you for how workshop, but I did. Jim began the others the struggles in her life and much and how deeply you have afternoon by asking the audience if what troubled her so deeply. There enriched my life. I love you. someone wanted to work with him was something about the way Jim in the front of the class. Some brave was present with her, the way he — Bob soul volunteered and sat on a chair followed her process, the way he facing Jim. What I saw in the next so gently yet clearly helped her BOB EDELSTEIN, LMFT, MFT, is an twenty minutes made me become uncover what she had not allowed existential humanistic psychotherapist based a student of his existential–hu- herself to see. Yes, these twenty in Portland, Oregon. He started studying manistic brand of psychotherapy, minutes were unforgettable, life- intensively with Jim in 1991. In addition to someone who in the ensuing de- altering to me. maintaining a private practice, he also pro- cades would attend just about every Some twenty years after this vides consultation, supervision, and training workshop and group supervision he experience took place, I continue for professionals. He can be reached at (503) offered. to learn and teach about these two 288-3967 or [email protected]. What fascinated this young fundamental existential–humanistic

14 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 HIS LIFE WAS HIS MESSAGE jectify the human psyche is equiva- own answer to what is right for lent to mind control—I impose my you—only you yourself can do that. view of reality on yours. No one can know about your life, no terms to which Jim introduced me Jim rebelled against such objecti- one can live your life for you.” so powerfully: presence and process. fication, and was a passionate advo- Jim’s deep trust in the client’s Jim embodied them both. This is cate for human beings’ subjectivity, own process did not make him a fan what made him so irresistible, made their meaning, and purpose in life. of diagnosis. A diagnostic system me fall in love with this man irre- This passion becomes evident when is always based on some norma- spective of his philosophical impre- he writes: tive standards in the back of which cision. As a matter of fact, it did not Objectification of human hides a certain take too long before I came off my beings is the insanity that idealized image intellectual high horse and began to is the toxic pollution in of the human sense that working in the moment the sea in which we swim, being. In con- could not be learned through a the world in which we trast, Jim saw a book but had to be practiced minute try to live. We have been client’s symp- by minute. hypnotized from our earli- toms as a way to Jim knew this all too well. His est years to believe that it reach under- five-day residential workshops were must be so. I want to say standing, held designed to have us students prac- that which we learn not to them as a portal tice over and again working in the say. I want to stand outside to a deeper here and now, strengthening our the universal post-hyp- awareness of presence with our ourselves and the notic suggestion, and shout: his life and path. client, and learning the many ways ‘Wake Up!’ Clients’ suffer- to follow the process of the person Jim believed in the ing was a good whom we were trying to help. power of individuals to thing in that Behind Jim’s existential–human- know what is best for their lives, it forced the issue of change. It is istic approach to helping others believed strongly in their ability to what brought clients to the thera- lies a view of the human being in make choices and to forward their pist, what would ultimately guide stark contrast to the mainstream innermost potential. He believed them away from an erroneous direc- understanding of the human be- that people deep inside their tion they had taken, would make ing still dominant in the helping subjective selves knew about their them reflect on the choices they had professions today. Specifically, the path and purpose and that it was made. existential perspective understands a psychotherapist’s job to help the Jim’s nonjudgmental stance that the locus of control, the agent process of discovering this purpose. toward the clients and students he of change, resides in the individual Jim wanted to teach us to stay out helped guide and mentor forms the seeking help rather than in some of our clients’ way, wanted to make bedrock of existential–humanistic outside expert’s intelligence and sure we would serve their ego, not psychotherapy. But for Jim this was manipulation. This is why the domi- ours. not simply a theoretical frame. He nant approach to therapy speaks Privileged to have been his lived this attitude in the way he of treatment, rather than of care student, I felt Jim’s deeply trusting worked as a therapist, in the way he and of helping to unfold a client’s respect for my inner knowing when taught us students to become exis- process. To speak of treatment I worked with him. It gave me the tentially oriented practitioners. As means nothing short of stripping confidence to believe in my path, the such, we were in search of meaning, clients of their own capacity to help strength to stand up against what I we wanted to know what a person’s themselves. To treat means: I know understood to be unjust, the power life desired to express. something you do not. Whereas to be courageous in making difficult This search for meaning placed the term treatment might more choices. Jim’s attitude was one a big demand on us therapists, for adequately describe the work of the that did not make me feel wrong our ability to understand a client’s physician in caring for a physical for who I am, did not pathologize journey was limited mostly by how illness—though Rousseau was fond me, and refrained from telling me deeply we understood and knew of saying that nature cures and what to do. When I did ask him ourselves. Knowing ourselves the physician sends the bill—such for advice, he would answer with a became the credo we needed to an attitude is disempowering, even statement well-known to many of follow if we were to be truly help- demeaning, when it comes to the his students: “You know, I can tell ful to others. Jim emphasized this care of the human psyche. For even you what to do. But what I will tell focus on our self-awareness in all though we might objectify parts of you applies to my life only, is valid of his many exercises and teach- our body and outside world, to ob- just for Jim. You need to find your ings. He was fond of saying that

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 15 HIS LIFE WAS HIS MESSAGE one-liners, his teasing, witty, and and teacher—and I love you for it. sometimes provocative remarks. He NADER ROBERT SHABAHANGI, loved to stretch his students to their Ph.D., is a licensed psychotherapist, and we could only go as far and deep maximum, would have us work received his doctorate from Stanford with someone else as we had gone 12 hours a day in his workshop University. In 1992 he founded the or allowed ourselves to go. Not as and showed his disapproval when nonprofit Pacific Institute to train much intellectual understanding but we were a few minutes late to the psychotherapists in a multicultural, foremost awareness of who you are, beginning of his teaching sessions. existential approach to counseling in San your sensitivities, your knowledge Jim was a deep and complex human Francisco. He also founded AgeSong, of the lenses through which you being who allowed us to see depth which develops and operates assisted living communities in the San Francisco Bay saw the world, lay at the heart of and complexity in ourselves and Area. Along with the Pacific Institute what Jim taught us, presented the others. He was always searching Internship program and the Existential– core of what he called life-changing for more, never satisfied with easy Humanistic Institute, he keeps creating therapy. answers. He kept stretching himself. innovative programs for seniors, especially For Jim, psychotherapy was a In his mid-eighties he confided in in the field of dementia care, and helps furthering of the ‘Wake Up’ process some of us that he still had another with the training of a new generation from objectification. It was about seven books to write. He was not of existentially oriented psychotherapists. awareness, not right or wrong, going to stop. Life was too pre- He is the author of Faces of Aging, not giving prescriptions, not tell- cious to sit still, too awesome not to on reconceptualizing aging, and coauthor of Deeper into the Soul, a book on ing people how to live their lives. explore and discover more. different approaches to dementia care. His Psychotherapy was an art to him, He loved his work, the people new book, currently in press, Ambiguity unpredictable, unknowable, para- around him, loved life. Above all Jim of Suffering, explores questions doxical, whimsical. He was famous was human, beautifully human. You about the nature and care of suffering. for his sense of humor, his clever leave big shoes to fill, dear friend [email protected]

My (Smiling) Zen Master — Kirk J. Schneider

im was my “Zen master,” and his first koan was a postcard he sent me following a paper I wrote for his course when I Jbegan my studies at the Humanistic Psychology Institute (now Say- brook Graduate School): He wrote: “You’re too good to write like a high school drop out!” At first I was rather taken aback by this ostensibly caustic barb; but later, as I pondered it, I felt the caring it implied. Jim of- fered many more Zen koans during the years I trained and worked with him and his remarkable wife, Liz. My initial contact with Jim was in the winter of 1980, when I entered the Humanistic Psychology Insti- tute (HPI). Although I was familiar with his landmark book The Search for Authenticity, I had little real Gysela Pacheco 1997 knowledge of the man, and why he was so cherished. I remember JIM BUGENTAL

16 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 SMILING ZEN MASTER “Interlogue.” Jim and Liz had only three internship slots for this how intrigued I was at that initial enterprise, and I was meeting. He had a wonderful facil- fortunate enough to be ity for language and an incisive yet chosen, along with two graceful style. I was also impressed other students. Every- by his romp through the hot tubs thing I had learned dur- at that initial meeting, which took ing the mentorship now place at a Northern California became concentrated retreat center, and his playful (one and accentuated in the might say, impish) disposition. (In internship. Working those early days at HPI retreats, it with live clients, and seemed like everybody got naked having the privilege to and dipped in the hot tubs; for a engage with Jim and kid from Cleveland, it was quite Liz as my supervisors, a scene—Jim, Rollo May, Stanley seemed almost dream- Krippner, Dick Farson—some of like, and yet the two of the greatest scholars in the land, all them could hardly have hopping around, splashing!) been more real. Their My great fortune to connect with training, in fact, was Jim took even loftier turns when I intense, personal, and enrolled in and was accepted for a powerfully down-to- KIRK SCHNEIDER nine-month long mentorship course earth; as were their per- that Jim and the Institute had just sonalities. They were initiated. In this course, five or very well-organized, to be sure, but felt Jim’s presence at my side. It was six of us immersed ourselves in this was tempered by an acces- a gentle, loving presence, accompa- Jim’s work and being. We met in sible air: a sense of family, even. I nied by an encouraging voice. That bimonthly seminars at some of the recall one night for example that I voice supported me but urged me loveliest Bay Area retreats—i.e., slept at the Interlogue office—with to stay open to the further implica- Westerbeke Ranch, Forest Knolls— their permission, of course, and tions of the video; like its meaning and we also, on occasion, met with aside from the chill of the unheated for a more present-centered society, some of Jim’s most illustrious building, I felt right at home. not just the therapy profession. The colleagues, such as Rollo May, Irv Jim and I had a warm, profoundly voice didn’t go into specifics as to Yalom, and Peter Koest-enbaum. appreciative relationship, but we how or in what forms this present- It was the perfect setting to sit at also had our tensions. Some of these centeredness could manifest, but the the feet of the master, and partake tensions were philosophical, some message was clear: there is always actively in his tutorials, but also, didactic, and some even Oedipal, more, more than what is at first and equally, to discover what really but beyond all that, one impression apparent. set this master apart—his living, stood the test of time—his smile; That best sums up my experience immediate presence. Although Jim’s that loving, infectious, vexing, won- of Jim: consistently present, but lectures were good, his focus and der-filled smile. And that smile—ac- ever available to the “more” just be- intensity as a person were great. In- companied by laugh lines—only yond the apparent. And that is what deed, it was at those seminars that I improved with time; particularly I remember in his smile. really learned the practice, the art, in his retirement years, when the as Jim would say, of psychotherapy, ravages (as well as graces) of age and all that I’d learned before (with predominated. the exception of my own life-turn- Recently, and in the aftermath of KIRK SCHNEIDER, Ph.D., is Edi- ing therapy) became completely Jim’s death, I had the opportunity to tor of the Journal of Humanistic subordinate. participate in a therapy video series Psychology, Vice-President of the My next auspicious engagement for the American Psychological Existential–Humanistic Institute, and with Jim was in the wake of the Association at a Midwestern uni- adjunct faculty at Saybrook Gradu- mentorship. As it happened, Jim versity. Nearby, I stayed in a little ate School. His most recent book is and Liz were just considering a Holiday Inn, which is the very same Existential–Integrative Psycho- new project at the time—a revival hotel that hosted Jim for a similar therapy: Guideposts to the Core of their low-cost, existentially assignment some 15 years prior. As of Practice. oriented counseling center called I walked the grounds of the hotel, I

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 17 Remembering Jim Bugental

— Tom Greening

n 1958 I was finishing my the field. I was glad to Ph.D. program at the Univer- have the opportunity to sity of Michigan and sud- publish many articles by denly realized that I would Jim. Ihave to move on and get a job. Of Jim also led our private course, the job would have to be practice group (the first in California in driving distance such group in the U.S.) in from a ski resort. In Los Angeles I connecting with the newly was interviewed by UCLA and by formed Esalen Institute in the managing partners of a group the 1960s and with sensi- practice, Psychological Service As- tivity training programs sociates (PSA), Jim Bugental and at UCLA and Western Al Lasko, whom no one had heard Training Laboratory. JIM BUGENTAL of. PSA made me an offer first, and Jim and I, along with I accepted it, only to wonder if I’d Gerry Haigh, Harris made the right choice when UCLA Monosoff, Bob Tannenbaum, and Contents of the Journal of Humanistic made me an offer a few days later. Jim Clark met for many years in Psychology Vol. 36 No. 4 1996 I’m no longer wondering, because what was probably the longest run- Jim and Al, and the others we ning men’s group in history. Commentary by the Editor Tom Greening brought into the group, proved to For all these rich experiences I am A Letter to Jim Bugental Robert Tannenbaum be inspiring colleagues. Jim super- deeply grateful to Jim. My personal The Art of a Friend John Levy vised me until he moved north. I life, my career, and existential–hu- The Ripple Effect Roger Walsh had been trained psychoanalytically, manistic psychology will always Jim Bugental: Psychonaut Gerard V. Haigh and all of us in the group went for bear the indelible mark of his James Bugental: Champion psychoanalysis. But soon humanis- dedication. of Subjectivity Bruce Sarbit tic psychology emerged with Jim’s No essay about Jim would be The “I” and the “Self ”: crucial help, and was blended with complete without mentioning his Personal Reminiscences of existentialism, which I had sampled wife Elizabeth. Here is a poem from Therapy with Jim Bugental Bryan Wittine at Yale in a French literature the Fall 1996 issue of the Journal James F. T. Bugental: Portrait course. Rollo May published his piv- of Humanistic Psychology devoted to of a Humanistic Psychologist Roy J. deCarvalho otal book Existence, and soon we articles about Jim: Authentic Presence and made contact with him. Then Jim Compassionate Wisdom: and others organized the famous FOR JIM BUGENTAL The Art of Jim Bugental Michael J. Mahoney Old Saybrook Conference in 1964 Jim Bugental’s Vision: The Authentic persons everywhere, Next Step Kirk J. Schneider http://www.westga.edu/~psydept/ Be empathetic, show you care, os2/elkins.html which forwarded Transcend your existential guilt, Jimothy Pigeon-Tail Ramonda K. Bridges the movement already under way. Don’t let your will to meaning wilt, For Jim Bugental (poem) Tom Greening I still remember Jim walking into Turn off TV, forsake the mall, my office in 1971 telling me a com- Come honor our Jim Bugental. mittee had reviewed applications for Though he has been here eight decades, TOM GREENING, Ph.D., is a psycholo- Editor of the Journal of Human- His brilliance never dims or fades. gist in Los Angeles, and was Editor of the istic Psychology (to succeed Tony It’s he who guides us straight and true, Journal of Humanistic Psychology for Sutich, Abe Maslow, and Miles Who sees the soul in each of you. 35 years. He is the author of the recently But who’s behind those books of his? Vich) and selected me. That turned It’s not some wizard, no—it’s Liz! published Words against the Void: out to be a 35-year sentence during So let us cheer and celebrate Poems of an Existential Psycholo- which I endeavored to implement These lovebirds whom we think are great. gist , 2008, University of the Rockies Press, the vision Jim and others had for — TOM GREENING available from Amazon.com

18 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 From Elizabeth to Jim — Elizabeth Bugental ’m sure you weren’t perfect. forty years we shared. I’m smiling cated to personal authenticity. In fact, if I tried at this mo- as I write this, and, if you are here, My darling, you were my perfect ment I could come up with you are smiling, too, and you will match, the love of my life. If I some critiques and criticism: begin listing your complaints about hadn’t agreed with you anyway, the I — you had sudden bursts of me to keep the score even. And then way you lived after your stroke, in anger which seemed to come from today, because we are old with a that limbo of unknowing, would nowhere, too big, at times, for the long perspective and an easier bal- have forced me to believe every- occasion, evaporating as fast as they ance, we would probably laugh. And thing you labored all your life to came, leaving me a little breathless then maybe we would shed a few learn. but determined to hold my own; rueful tears at this ridiculous rift For almost six years I watched —you were, at times, addicted to in our precious time together. And you live your personal truth day your work, to following the trail then we would remind one another after day. Unable to put sentences of your thoughts, captured desper- that these little unhappy sprinklings together, to hold a pen or use the ately by your need to get the words of spice tickle our complaisance, computer, you continued to “play down before that great idea escaped, opening a vent of fresh air. Because, the hand you were dealt” with el- regardless of what else was going really, for better and for worse, we egance and grace. You stayed in the on in the “real” world; have always known our love holds present, smiled at us all, thanked us —your eyes, thoughts, and words us very tightly, siphoning up all the for every little thing, made us laugh, strayed away often to linger lov- space between us. emanated love, filled our home with ingly on an attractive woman; I needed to say all this because joy. You continued to respond to ev- —it took you years to stop smoking; you know it all anyway and I don’t ery word and touch, making us feel —you sometimes didn’t pay enough want you to dismiss the rest of noticed, loved, important. When attention to people you cared about, what I have to say. You told me you said, “I love you so much,” over expecting them to stay invisibly many times that my self-criticism and over, it was a fresh thought in the moment, filled with warmth and, sometimes, tears, so it was easy to answer you with a full heart. Though you are gone, and I miss you beyond words, you speak to me every day. You leave me safely comforted, surrounded by the love you are sending me from everyone you touched. and silently close while you fol- was your only enemy, the only place ELIZABETH BUGENTAL, psycho- lowed your own seductive agenda. you couldn’t reach me. I’m shed- therapist, was in private practice with Jim I can’t think of anything else ding it now, meeting you out here Bugental for 20 years and was married right now, but I’m sure there were in the open, speaking our truth. You to him for 40 years. She is the author of other complaints I felt called upon would appreciate my saying it to the AgeSong: Meditations for Our Later to bring to your attention in the Association you helped found, dedi- Years. [email protected]

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 19 FROM ELIZABETH TO JIM Tom Atkinson Tom Atkinson Elizabeth Bugental

20 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 Supporting an Obama Presidency through a

Transformative Political Psychology — Peter T. Dunlap

omething new is afoot—we from two things: first, his ability there are stories of my work with can all feel it. What it is to overcome the traditional liberal progressive political leaders to remains a mystery. The prejudice against religion and thus show just how much room there re- world has changed. Have acquire a personal spirituality and ally is for people with psychological Swe landed on an alien planet? Are shared religiosity; and second, his training to contribute to building we shipwrecked on a new shore? significant emotional intelligence. a liberal/progressive movement. Are we facing collapse, transforma- In the face of Obama’s success, Through this work I have come to tion, or both? Can globalization be it is crucial that we do not go limp see the need to bring the psycho- transformed into a world commu- with relief, but vigorously pursue logical into our public life through a nity, or will we revert back to the the development of the same and new discipline of psychology, which worse sort of religious domination other leadership capacities embod- I refer to as a Transformative and tribal warfare? Do we need to ied by Obama. It falls to psychology Political Psychology. I identify retreat into some form of bio-re- to assert itself as a social science its practitioners as transformative gionalism and pray for the rest of and as a discipline with unique political psychologists. the world? What are our opportuni- vocational applicability in this task This new professional identity is ties, our moral responsibilities? of identifying these capacities and the direct result of the “political Albert Einstein said that human developing practices that would development” of Western culture, problems cannot be solved from the enable an increasing number of that is, its movement toward ever same level of development that cre- liberal/progressive leaders and higher levels of human freedom. I ated them. As we watch the fabric activists to embody them. draw from British Jungian Andrew of our economy if not our society The November/December Psy- Samuels’ book The Political Psyche unravel around us, who will lead us chotherapy Networker magazine has in which he shows how individu- to the level of development that can a cover page that exclaims “Now als can be said to develop politi- resolve and not repeat our current What? Putting therapy skills to cally. Based on Samuels work, and problems? Does Barack Obama have work in a post-election world.” the developmental theory of Ken the right stuff ? Initially, the answer There are numerous articles about Wilber and Clare Graves, I present is a resounding “yes—he has the taking our work as psychothera- a theory of “political development” right stuff.” But given how much pists out into the world. The lead that identifies the stages and phases of the future is up to the whole of article by William Doherty is called of political development through our society, putting all of our hope “Beyond the Consulting Room.” which Western culture is moving on the incoming Administration In that article, Doherty describes to higher levels of human freedom, isn’t enough. As psychologists and how we “place too much importance including what is currently happen- psychotherapists, in particular, the on who gets elected,” and that we ing in our culture and how we can future depends on us coming out of need to “create for ourselves a new participate in it. our clinics, our meditation practices, professional role: the citizen–thera- Central to the theory is the as- ending our retreats, and joining pist for the 21st century—an agent sertion that the process of political President Obama in the public of change, not just a critic of what development is becoming increas- sphere. isn’t changing.” Doherty goes on ingly psychological, that is, we are In the November/December to tell stories of therapists who are moving toward greater freedom issue of Tikkun magazine, I write doing just that, as well as describing through a process of the “liberaliza- about Obama’s significant politi- a path through which therapists and tion” of culture and identity. Over cal development and the necessity others can follow their passion to- the course of the last 150 years, the for all of us, especially those of ward an active involvement in their political development of our culture us with psychological training, to communities, leading with their is giving rise to a new vocational learn from, meet, and go beyond psychological capacities. and institutional form which I refer those leadership capacities Obama In my book Awakening Our Faith to as psychological liberalism. clearly embodies. There I assert in the Future: The Advent of Psycho- The beginning of psychological lib- that Obama’s success comes largely logical Liberalism (Routledge 2008), eralism can be traced to the life and

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 21 22 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 TRANSFORMATIVE POLITICS toward the practices that accelerate and groups to use their emotions for political development. what they are actually for, that is, to work of William James. James is Using the practices developed allow people to: one of the first to develop what San within the discipline of transfor- • assess their own and their com- Francisco Jungian Joseph Hender- mative political psychology, I am munities needs; son calls a “psychological attitude.” helping progressive and liberal • connect to one another for the James led the way to the cultivation organizations to learn to build com- purposes of conviviality and social of an internal awareness of human munity within their organizations in and political action; consciousness, which has opened response to their extreme overwork • motivate and direct themselves new realms of human freedom, and scant financial resources. In and others for the purposes of giving rise to my claim that his choosing what learning practices learning, healing, and community accomplishment is the beginning to use within a given group, I as- engagement. of a new a form of liberalism. The sess their level of political devel- Restated, affect freedom is the capac- institutionalization of this attitude opment to determine what they ity to experience and use a full range of in the work of Freud and others has need. In many groups, this means emotion for the psychological, political, created a new type of individuality using simple reflective listening and moral needs of one’s time. that I refer to as the life of the “psy- and group interviewing strate- chological person.” Unfortunately, gies to help participants to learn I suspect that Obama’s emo- in the 20th century, the psychologi- to share the experiences that have tional intelligence is a result of his cal person retreated too far from made them inclined to be political, realization of a relatively high level the public sphere in his/her pursuit to actively care for their communi- of affect freedom. He is modeling of individual development. Fortu- ties. Given the opportunity to share for us the public use of emotion at nately, this creates the opportunity such experiences, individuals find a higher level of political develop- in the 21st century to take our themselves held warmly by other ment. The opportunities implied introverted accomplishments back group members which support the by his success are significant, as we out into the public sphere and birth growing experience of community can help other progressive leaders a new form of individuality—the in their groups. and social change organizations to “psychological citizen.” I have also had the pleasure embody this capacity. In order to support the emergence of working experimentally with In the months ahead, there is of a “public–psychological liber- groups at the edge of relatively an opportunity to transform how alism”, I have developed a range high levels of political develop- politics is done in our communities, of rituals or what I call “learning ment. In these groups, the emergent nation, and world. This opportu- practices” to use with social and po- capacities that are being realized nity is truly a once-in-a-lifetime, or litical change groups to activate the have significant implications for perhaps once-in-a-millennia, chance psychological in the service of rais- the future of the liberal/progres- to turn our generation’s attention ing their political energy, and not sive political movement, as well as toward its moral destiny. We can simply focusing on their personal for human consciousness. While I follow Barack Obama and get our development. Through the hands- discuss these capacities at length in own hands around the “arc of his- on practical work I am learning to my book, I will briefly mention one tory.” We have the chance to take assess participants’ and organiza- of them here. whatever psychological depth we tions’ levels of political develop- Based on the theory of affect have achieved out into the public ment and to help them establish the transmutation of Aftab Omer, sphere in order to transform politi- practices that would accelerate this founder of the Institute of Imagi- cal culture. development. nal Studies, and many other recent Today the opportunity is to Central to these practices is an studies in affect theory includ- become a psychological citizen, to understanding that political groups ing Diana Fosha’s affect-focused participate in the transformation of who attempt any turn toward the psychotherapy, I have developed the political culture, and to realize our psychological often get mired down idea of what I call “affect freedom”, human destiny. in what they have called “endless which I describe in my book as: processing.” I’m sure most readers PETER T. DUNLAP is a psychologist understand this risk, for it is not Affect freedom simply names the capac- working in private and political practice. limited to just political groups. In ity to draw from a full range of the Peter works with political change groups, order to mitigate this group dynam- biological and psychosocial functions using educational, healing, and community ic, I’ve identified five phases to the of our emotions for the purpose of engagement learning practices. He is the process of political development, determining moral experience and founder of The Center for Political Devel- which help to turn a group away taking effective political action. Affect opment and can be contacted at http:// from meandering conversations and freedom is the capacity of individuals www.centerforpoliticaldevelopment.com.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 23 REVIEWS practitioners useful? What kinds of This book is a valuable resource to practices are most helpful for what help explore what roles transforma- kinds of people?” tive practices are playing or could LIVING DEEPLY: The Art and One area of investigation was play in your own life. There is also Science of Transformation the role of “hitting bottom.” The a DVD that accompanies this book, in Everyday Life role of suffering was addressed by which contains nine experiential BY MARILYN MANDALA SCHLITZ, some of the experts interviewed, practices guided by master teachers TINA AMOROK, CASSANDRA VIETEN, and summaries of their views of transformative traditions, includ- FOREWORD BY ROBERT A. F. THURMAN and the use of quotes throughout ing Catholicism, Religious Sci- Noetic Book, New Harbinger, 2008, the book ground the findings in ence, Buddhism, Himalayan Yoga, 256 pp., $17, ISBN 10:1572245336 everyday life. In the online survey, Cross-Cultural Shamanism, Sufism, half reported becoming interested Expressive Arts, Kabbalism, and Reviewed by David Lukoff in transformation after a difficult African Yoruban Spirituality. These life event. So one key finding is that are only glimpses but allow one to iving Deeply is a search both moments of profound awe, see what resonates with their own for the “golden thread wonder, or transcendent bliss as spirituality while also expanding of commonality” across well as experiences of the bowels an appreciation for other forms that transformative practices of hell can instill a strong intention one isn’t drawn to. Lfrom a variety of traditions. To find to find out more about what hap- And that is one of the authors’ this, the authors set out to create “a pened—no matter what it takes. It objectives—to turn readers into map of the transformative terrain” is all grist for the mill, as Ram Dass scientists conducting their own “n based on the Institute of Noetic famously said. As another testament of 1” study of their personal trans- Sciences’ decade-long investigation to diversity, the authors found that formative potential and practices. I into transformations in human con- almost exactly equal numbers of don’t know about getting enlight- sciousness, the most the survey ened, but I sure felt illuminated recent published scien- participants while reading this book, as I found tific research on spe- said that myself reflecting on my own com- cific practices, along a formal mitments to relationships as a path, with the authors’ own practice was aikido, and other practices in my research. Their studies important current and past life. involved conducting in their three focus groups, transforma- DAVID LUKOFF is Co-President and then following up tion as said of the Association for Transpersonal with in-depth research a formal Psychology and on the faculty at the interviews with 50 practice Institute for Transpersonal Psychology. world-renowned wasn’t. And scholars, teachers, and similarly, practitioners drawn equal num- from a diverse range bers found THE HIDDEN WHISPER of transformative a teacher BY J. J. LUMSDEN practices and phi- or guide Bennion Kearny, 2008, 332 pp., $18, losophies. The authors important ISBN 10:0955911400 made sure to include as did not. both traditional world While Reviewed by Stanley Krippner religions as well as emergent forms exploring how people experience of spirituality such as holotropic deep shifts in their consciousness, he Hidden Whisper is breathwork, A Course in Miracles, and how those shifts can lead to the debut novel from neopaganism, neoshamanism, and healing and wholeness, the authors psychologist Dr. J. J. many more. are not content with “just the facts, Lumsden that weaves Then, to test some of the hy- m’am.” They include in each chapter fiction with popular potheses they developed from their “Experiences of Transformation,” Tscience to explore parapsychologi- narrative research, they conducted exercises drawn from wisdom tradi- cal phenomena. It’s different—but an online survey to further evalu- tions or scientific investigations, the difference is welcome! Written ate questions such as “Do contem- meant to enhance the reader’s direct in a brisk and bold style, the book plative practices really foster the experience of the material and en- is primarily a mystery novel with transformative process? Is a teacher able them to apply transformative a storyline that revolves around pol- or a community of like-minded experiences in everyday life. tergeist happenings in an Arizona

24 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 REVIEWS scores of source references. deserves the attention of both The Hidden Whisper is a novel nov- serious scholars and believers who retirement community. The book’s el (excuse the pun). Dr. Lumsden’s wonder about the veracity of some title stems motives clearly of the claims about his life. from one of were to intro- Not an armchair scholar, Suzanne these phe- duce his readers has spent years with Persian, Af- nomena—a to the world of ghani, Pakistani, Kashmiri, Indian, low level parapsychological and Sri Lankan professionals and penetrative research in a user- ordinary people in a search for the voice that friendly, enjoyable Jesus beyond the Gospels. She was appears to way, as well as to caught up in the aftermath of 9/11 come out of shed light on one on the other side of the Kyber thin air. of the most fasci- Pass. She often traveled by foot and The main nating but misun- animal power to identify the legend- character derstood areas of ary sites associated with the major is Dr. Luke human experience figures of Hebrew history and the Jackson, a and performance. Eastern ministry of Jesus and some British para- The fact that the of his disciples beyond the Tigris psycholo- overall concept and Euphrates and down through gist who works is to the India to Sri Lanka. reluctantly author’s credit, Old documents and artifacts agrees to and readers should accessed by Suzanne, with the assis- investigate enjoy this book tance of indigenous scholars, reveal the events. irrespective of numerous corroborations of the life Due to their background of Jesus and his family before and serendipity, knowledge or after his crucifixion. Material writ- he is in town on a family visit. With predispositions. In my opinion, Dr. ten in ancient Persian, Pali-Prakit just one week to unravel matters Lumsden may well have created a (ancient Indian languages), San- before he must return to his home, new art form; it resembles Truman skrit, Vedic, Hebrew, and other re- he interacts with an assortment Capote’s In Cold Bood, which was gional scripts fleshes out (literally) of eccentric characters who he en- clearly out-of-the-box “fact–fiction” the saga of Adam, Noah, Abraham, counters in the atmospheric desert or “faction.” The Hidden Whisper is Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Solo- environment. The book is written clearly fiction, but a story placed in mon, David, and Joseph and Jesus. with an assured light touch, and is an educational context that informs This historical evidence, unknown warmly entertaining. Who says that as well as entertains. We might dub to all but a few Western scholars, paranormal tales have to be dark or it www.fiction.edu and hope that place these legendary archetypes, gruesome? there will be others of its genre. along with their female partners What makes The Hidden Whisper such as Sarah, Mary, and Marjan, in dissimilar to other fictional books STANLEY KRIPPNER is professor of real time and actual places. These that “inform” their readers about psychology at Saybrook Graduate School mystical figures are grounded history or illuminate the great and and a former president of the Association in history by their actual homes, the good, is the author’s endnotes for Humanistic Psychology. temples, and tombs, whose exis- section. Designed to be dipped- tence has been lost to the Western in-and-out-of, they introduce the mind for almost two millennia. reader to a broad variety of subjects including Extrasensory Perception, JESUS IN KASHMIR: A TIMELY BOOK Psychokinesis, and Out of Body The Lost Tomb The recent plethora of sensational Experiences. They offer an easy-to- BY SUZANNE OLSSON books in Europe and America about understand, accessible insight into Booksurge, 2005, 460 pp., $23, Jesus and Mary Magdalene, their the background, methodologies, ISBN 10: 1419611755 bloodlines, the Mother Mary and and findings of parapsychology, Jesus’ siblings, the angel Gabriel, and offer a balanced perspective (in Reviewed by Paul Von Ward and a virgin birth demonstrate terms of skeptical and nonskeptical that millions now question the positions) into what the experimen- uzanne Olsson has written unsubstantiated assumptions of the tal evidence suggests. For those a plausible, robust picture supernatural theology of Western who want to continue the learning of the personality known religions. However, such speculative experience, the book also contains Sas Jesus in the West, which books would have a small market of

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 25 REVIEWS cated in Egypt in preparation for patriarchs. Jesus was reportedly still assuming his birthright as the king working with Thomas and other credulous readers if the public had of the area known as Kashmir. disciples in the East eleven years general access to the more authentic What did the title “King of the after the crucifixion. Texts refer Hebrew and Buddhist literature and Jews” mean as it was reportedly to his coronation as the king of the artifacts of the East in Olsson’s inscribed above Jesus’ head on the Kashmir and his participation in the book. cross? Why was Jesus missing from 4th Buddhist Council circa 90 C.E. This review provides only a sam- the tomb provided by Joseph of Some allege his death at age 100 ple of Olsson’s well-documented Arimathea after the crucifixion? or over. A case can be made for his answers to And why could his disciples progeny. the ques- see and touch him later? Why do Christians in the West have tions unan- What happened that led to so little knowledge of the influence swered by the myth of resurrection? of Jesus in the East? Where was the Western His expected future as the physical body entombed? When I was historiog- king of the Jewish colony in Kashmir years ago, embedded raphy. The in Kashmir merited the title in my Western heritage, and just questions used in irony by his Sanhe- beginning thinking about my book include: drin opponents who wanted Gods, Genes & Consciousness: Nonhu- Who was him killed. Taken from the man Intervention in Human History, the angel cross before dusk by Pon- I had little insight into the region’s Gabriel tius Pilate’s soldiers who history that lay beneath the surface who an- had been ordered to go easy or recorded in scattered documents. nounced to on him, Jesus survived the Suzanne Olsson has now made it Mary her crucifixion. When he was possible for others to rediscover the conception well enough, he presented lost half of the Indo-European tra- of Jesus? himself to some of his fol- ditions that gave birth to Western Who were lowers. His survival with civilization. Tradition and artifacts the magi assistance from “heavenly point to Jesus’ burial in Jewish who visited Jesus at the time of his beings” and his subsequent depar- fashion (east/west alignment) in birth? Why would the birth of an ture from Israel demanded an ex- the tomb known as Roza Bal, where illegitimate son of a poor carpenter planation for his followers. Legends also lies a 12th-century Muslim on attract the attention of magi from of earlier Hebrew leaders being a north/south axis. afar and from Herod the local Ro- taken into the heavens (ascending) The book’s only drawback is man governor? in the gods flying that readers Gabriel was likely one of the vessels added fuel who look for beings described in the Bible as the to the supernatural a good index “gods who had intercourse with the concept of resur- and bibliog- daughters of men.” The magi who rection invented in raphy will be visited Jesus appear to have been the New Testament. frustrated with Hebrew kings or kings-in-waiting Can evidence be this deficiency. who were members of Jesus’ own found for the de- The docu- royal family tree descended from scendants of Jesus? mented sources Noah. They acted as if Jesus was a How did Jesus fit are scattered son of one of the Biblical gods who into the Hebrew throughout the was destined to become a magi– genealogy of royal book, so keep priest–king. (from the gods) notes as you Why was Jesus described as physical- blood? What did go. ly different from others? Where did he he do after leaving spend the years between age 12 and 30? Jerusalem? Olsson PAUL VON What was his Egyptian connection? reports both the WARD, author of Jesus, described as one with unique historical accounts The Soul Ge- physical features, and light hair and of Jesus’ family in nome: Science eyes, was associated with the beings Kashmir and the and Reincarna- responsible for Adam and others family traditions maintained by his tion, and Gods, Genes & Conscious- considered progeny of “miraculous” alleged descendants. They describe ness, can be reached at paul@vonward. conceptions. As a member of the his extended family as the lineage com. http://www.vonward.com, http:// ruling elite, he was reportedly edu- of Noah and the major Hebrew www.reincarnationexperiment.org

26 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 REVIEWS five to be the reincarnation of the In Buddhist doctrine mind has existed Fourth Samdhong Rinpoche and from beginningless time, whereas mat- was elected to be the Kalon Tripa ter has a finite beginning. This also SAMDHONG RINPOCHE, or Prime Minister of the Tibetan means that matter can come to an end UNCOMPROMISING TRUTH Government-in-Exile. Following but mind cannot; mind will always FOR A COMPROMISED the invasion of Tibet in 1959 by the exist…This is somewhat different WORLD: Tibetan Buddhism communist-inspired Chinese Army, from the majority of religions in our and Today’s World Samdhong Rinpoche escaped into world, which believe in some form of EDITED BY DONOVAN ROBERT exile due to the impending threat Creator, either personal or impersonal, FOREWORD BY H. H. THE 14TH DALAI on his life, and has since resided in say, a creative force. Only the Bud- LAMA India where the seat of the Tibetan dhists believe in a collective karmic force World Wisdom, 2006, $22.95, 264 Government-in-Exile resides. His rather than in some absolute Creator pp., ISBN 1-933316-20-9 Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th principle. But in my view these things Dalai Lama, has contributed an only represent a difference in language, Reviewed by Samuel Bendeck insightful foreword to this book a different way of saying the same Sotillos conveying his confidence and bless- thing (p. 8). ing in Samdhong Rinpoche to speak Biological Evolution: Does . . . The Truth of Selflessness . . . on behalf of the Tibetan people and Buddhism accept evolutionary emerges as the real remedy for all the the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. theory? crises of our time. It will also interest readers and Evolution is basically a Western view- — Samdhong Rinpoche practitioners of humanistic and point (p. 31). transpersonal psychology to know Societies: What is the Buddhist his book is an uncom- or recall that Samdhong Rinpoche point of view on the individual mon compilation of recently gave the Inaugural Address and his or her role in society? extraordinarily relevant at the World Congress on Psychol- What can any individual do to make themes regarding the ogy & Spirituality, held in New the world a more compassionate place? Tcurrent state of the contemporary Delhi, India. The purpose of this Firstly, we must consider others as more world, presented in a question-and- congress was the “Furthering Their important than ourselves! I think that is answer format to the Venerable Integration”—regarding psychol- basic Truth (p. 15). Professor Samdhong Rinpoche. The ogy and spirituality. The topic of Culture: What is the Buddhist themes explored within the text Samdhong Rinpoche’s Inaugural idea of culture, and how are is- are rarely accessible to audiences Address was: “The Dharma of Cul- sues of “cultural diversity” and outside the Tibetan community tural Preservation”. “multiculturalism” viewed? or those not practicing Vajrayana This book is divided into six Any confluence of culture should not (the “Diamond Vehicle”) Bud- parts, each chapter containing its become combined with domination dhism, let alone from someone who selected topics and dialogues: or influence over each other: cultures holds a unique position of both PART I: THE LONG ROAD TO should meet, but cultures should remain spiritual authority and temporal NOW. The editor summarizes this within their own identity or within power within an orthodox Tibetan chapter in the following manner: “I their own nature. . . . So first we should Buddhist orientation as Samdhong wanted Rinpoche’s views on how we know what culture is, and secondly we Rinpoche. Another informing aspect have arrived at our present state. I should know how to converge these dif- of this book is its lack of interest wanted to address subjects concern- ferent cultures, and thirdly how to keep in superfluous details pertaining ing the central aspects of human these different cultures from dominating to biographical information, which history” (p. 5). Thus this chapter each other, yet sharing the goodness (p. is so exhausted in today’s world. covers a copious spectrum of top- 17). The editor notes, “He [Samdhong ics that will draw the interest of Governance: What is the Bud- Rinpoche] conveyed to me his readers, such as: Origins, Biologi- dhist theory of government? belief that it is the truth itself, and cal Evolution, Societies, Culture, I have always believed in Thoreau’s not the individual who speaks it” (p. Governance, Economies, Industry saying that “that government is best xiv) that holds ultimate importance. and Commerce, Law, Philosophy, which governs the least (p. 19). With this said, Samdhong Religion, Morality, Spirituality, Sci- Economics: Are globalization Rinpoche was born on November ence, Art, Complexity and Escap- and spiritual life compatible? 5, 1939, with the Tibetan name ism, Civilization and Decline, and So-called free trade and . . . globaliza- Lobsang Tenzin, in Nagduk village the Future in Prospect. tion is very dangerous for human inner of Kham, in Eastern Tibet before Origins: How did the physical spiritual growth, human intelligence, the Chinese invasion took place. world come into existence ac- and diversity of cultures. Cultures are He was recognized at the age of cording to Buddhist cosmology? being completely destroyed by the pro-

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 ahp PERSPECTIVE 27 REVIEWS ditions evolved through time? The Future in Prospect: How Spirituality is not evolved through will globalization affect the fu- cess of globalization (p. 22). the social and biological evolution of ture of the world? Industry and Commerce: What humankind. Spirituality is always there . . . we cannot accommodate a collec- was life like in earlier times . . . . There is no evolution of spiritual- tive Karma to make everyone uniform. before the Industrial Revolution ity (p. 41). Diversity is a law of nature, and and modernity? Science: What is the Buddhist therefore diversity will always be there Before the Industrial Revolution, perspective on science? (pp. 57-58). humanity was never deprived of their Scientists can learn a great deal from Part II. THE MODERN INDI- needs; all of them lived with their spirituality. Mainly they can learn that VIDUAL. This chapter examines needs being provided by nature and by they should know the limitations of the how the human individual, by themselves, and it was good (p. 24). ordinary mind . . . the ordinary mind identifying with a false or fictitious Law: What are the pitfalls of cannot attain to Absolute Truth (p. 44). “I”, participates in the collective the majority rule? Art: How has sacred art in the pathology or fragmentation that is The greatest demerit of today’s social Buddhist tradition developed? rampant everywhere in the modern and democratic systems is that the Buddhist religious art has not un- and postmodern world. Although representation of people is a one-way dergone a process of evolution. . . . Buddhism affirms the idea of Anat- traffic, and the ideas and the rights of For example, the mandala, the very man or not-self versus the Hindu the minority are always superseded by complicated mandala, both mandala (sanatana dharma) idea of Atman or the majority (p. 28). painting and the construction of the self—both perspectives are comple- Philosophy: What is real knowl- most complex kind: neither is the result mentary (pertaining to the “coinci- edge (gnosis)? of the gradual dence of The real knowledge of the thing is not evolution of opposites” subject to development; it is fully there art. These were or coinci- from the time of its revelation, and it revealed by the dencia op- might be transmitted down to a certain Enlightened positorum) point in the lineage, then it begins to One: how to rather than deteriorate (p. 32). make it, how opposites Religion: What constitutes an to measure it, and are authentic spiritual tradition? and how to thus still But coming to the tradition of spiri- color it; all this central to tuality and the tradition of Dharma, was revealed the peren- these are again not an evolution. They at the moment nial inquiry are revelations of teachings coming of beginning of “who from a Higher One. Therefore, I always and has its own am I?” carefully define the word tradition. significance (p. If we An authentic tradition must have three 47). look more attributes or qualities. First, it is taught Complexity closely at or revealed by an authentic source or, and Escapism: the Indian we can loosely say, by a divine source. Can one es- tradition, we Second, it must be transmitted by means cape worldly find differ- of an unbroken lineage from person to problems by ent schools person. And third, it must be verifiable engaging in of thought through common sense and self-knowl- spiritual life saying the edge. So if these three factors are or spiritual same things present, then it is an authentic tradition. practices? in differ- Otherwise a long-perpetuated custom There can be no spiritual practice which ent language. The Vedic schools say need not necessarily be a tradition (p. is motivated by the desire to escape from that you cannot attain Enlightenment 36). complexity. . . . In fact, we have never without recognizing the Atman (self), Morality: What is ethical tried to identify correctly the crisis of and the Buddhist schools say that you conduct from a Buddhist perspec- our time (pp. 51-52). cannot attain Enlightenment without tive? Civilization and Decline: What recognizing the Anatman (not-self) (p. The seed of virtuous conduct (Shila) is progress and what are the 69). is required for one’s own development achievements of the West? and also for the establishment of social And what we have achieved is the PART III: HUMANKIND IN harmony (p. 39). amplification and enlargement of our SAMSARA, ON EARTH, AND IN Spirituality: Have spiritual tra- vices (p. 54). THE UNIVERSE. This chapter

28 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 REVIEWS should go hand in hand, otherwise we of Truth would teach against this care only about improving our outer principle. The explanation of Truth covers subjects such as Environ- environment, and this will carry us only may differ from religion to religion, mental Destruction, Violence and so far (p. 88). but the importance of Truth and of War, America and the Superpower remaining with that Truth—in this Principle, etc. The editor describes PART IV: TIBET—THE regard all religions are the same. And this section: “I wanted Rinpoche MODERN WORLD’S HIDDEN particularly when coming to Buddhism, to comment on some of the most TRAGEDY. In this chapter the we have more to consider. Buddhist pertinent collective ills that hold us reader can learn in more detail teaching is unlike most of the other back from achieving a present world about the atrocities that have taken religious traditions in that it speaks of order which might be more con- place and continue to be inflicted two different truths: the Absolute Truth formed to the truest yearnings of upon the Tibetan people under the and the relative or conventional truth the whole of humanity (p. 79). Chinese occupation and how these (p. 169). The Gap between Governments atrocities were and are still being and the Governed: Are there ignored by the majority of the PART VI: THE FOUNDATIONAL blind spots in democracy? international community. VIEW—BUDDHADHARM. This Democracy for the most part is not The Tibetan race has as its responsibili- last chapter provides more exten- real democracy. It is mostly hypocrisy. ty to preserve, promote, and disseminate sive and specific details about the Democracy ordinarily assumes that, a certain spiritual heritage, and this Buddhist teachings. These teach- while the minority may have their say, has been the case for the last 1500 years ings are presented in a manner the decisions are made by the majority at least. Its particular responsibility or that is accurate, clear, and concise, according to the wisdom of the major- job has been to preserve a Buddhist- benefitting readers who are non- ity. But this is not what is actually related spiritual heritage and Buddhist Buddhist, to those who know very happening today. In fact, the will of culture, for their own people and for little, and to those who have a firm a small minority leads the majority the neighboring peoples: Mongolian, footing on the Buddhist path. through domination over the will of Manchuria, Chinese, Indian. These Today when we talk about the Bud- the majority and by simply ignoring the neighbors were being benefitted by the dha’s teaching of selflessness or the not- majority (p. 81). Tibetan people, and the Tibetan people self or Shunyata [emptiness], people Environmental Destruction: were not meant to build up economic mostly cannot comprehend the real con- Is there something inherently power or military power or political notations of these teachings. And they destructive about the modern and power. Their main responsibility was always fall into the error of negating post-modern outlook? Is there a to the Buddhist spiritual and cultural the relative self. When you speak of correlation between the ecosys- heritage (p. 138). selflessness, they take it to mean that tem and its effects upon mental they are completely devoid of self, that health? What is the relationship PART V: SATYAGRAHA AND self does not exist at all (p. 202). between the inner and outer AHIMSA (TRUTH-INSISTENCE And finally we will end this dimensions of the human indi- AND NON-HARMFULNESS). It review on an important note that is vidual? is here where one can learn more often taken out of context and con- The tendency of self-destruction and about Samdhong Rinpoche’s efforts fused in the West amongst spiritual the tendency of suicide is, I think, in- to promote a nonviolent approach, seekers: built in postmodern civilization. And it as did Mahatma Gandhi for the is part of the ultramodern or postmod- Indian people. Samdhong Rinpoche You cannot be deceived by your inner ern way of thinking (p. 86). Madness has taken a similar stand toward the teacher. . . . [However it should be is the inability to discriminate between cruelty and violence that the Ti- understood that] For very beginners, I what is harmful and what is not. And betan people continue to experience don’t think that without external guid- I think that, in this regard, modern in present day Tibet. Samdhong ance or without the transmission of an people have gone insane (p. 86). One Rinpoche relates the principles of outer teacher, you can simply rely on final thing I want to add here is that Satyagraha and Ahimsa in a uni- books or your “inner teacher” (p. 227). the outer environment is prevented from versal context as they apply to the preservation due to the degradation of religions of the world. our inner environment. Unless we are So I would say that Satyagraha is an SAMUEL BENDECK SOTILLOS, able to improve our inner environment, inviolable principle of all religious MA, CPRP, is a mental health coun- our efforts will not be very fruitful. traditions—as far as my knowledge selor in California. His MA is from the Therefore, each individual should try goes—no spiritual teaching would Institute for Transpersonal Psychol- to improve their inner environment say that you can or should compromise ogy. He has traveled to sacred sites and and at the same time to act to preserve/ the Truth. It cannot be given up to the had contact with and visited spiritual improve the outer environment. Both convenience of worldly life. No teacher authorities around the world.

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30 ahp PERSPECTIVE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 REVIEWS included the need for economic revision. cared for, to be loved, to be recognized, A quote from the 1987 publication could and to feel that our lives have meaning be tomorrow’s news: “at the heart of and purpose—it’s hard for people to feel THE REAL WEALTH OF NATIONS: [a] new economic order will be the satisfied. So greed and a sense of need- Creating a Caring Economy replacement of the presently failing ing ever more material goods and status BY RIANE EISLER ‘dual economy,’ in which the male-domi- are also artificially produced by the Berrett-Koehler, 2008, 318 pp., $18, nated economic sector . . . is rewarded dominant system. . . . We see that what ISBN 10: 1576756297 by money, status, and power” (p. 201). is or is not valued in the market is often She predicts that a future economy distorted by dominator dynamics that Reviewed by Margaret R. Frimoth “will provide the now-missing basis for get in the way of meeting authentic an economic system in which caring needs” (p. 33). To transform the system, ntil recently, it seemed that for others is not just given lip service Eisler reviews the principles of the “old economic literacy was either but is the most highly rewarded, and economic map” which is limited to three Uoptional or recreational. If therefore most highly valued, human factors—the market economy, govern- you happened to enjoy “playing” the activity.” Eisler envisioned a socioeco- ment economy, and illegal economy. A stock market, then being knowledgeable nomic transformation that could occur new economic map would include three reduced the risks of the game. However, if partnership values replaced the dev- additional sectors—unpaid commu- the recent wild spiraling of the global astating policies endemic to systems of nity economy, household economy, and stock market brought an otherwise domination. This foresight is apparent natural economy. The new system must ambiguous relationship with economics throughout her newest book, especially begin with the “household as the core into much clearer focus. Such a dramatic when viewed through the lens of cur- inner sector” (p. 13) because it is the shift in our collective, economic lives rent warfare and area of greatest importance now provides fodder for examination, economic upheaval. and production, encompass- reflection, and possible cultural trans- In writing The Real ing “high quality human formation. Riane Eisler’s newest book, Wealth of Nations, capital” (p. 13). The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Eisler initially pro- Eisler builds a case-by- Caring Economy, is a timely resource. In vides a historical def- case scenario that supports the Introduction, she sets the founda- inition of economics the new economic map. tion for a comprehensive discussion by by introducing two While I doubted the efficacy stating, “I saw that there is something ancient Greek terms. of the new ideas, Eisler fundamentally wrong with economic Oikonomike refers assembled research to prove rules and practices that fail to adequate- to the running of a the feasibility of economic ly value the most essential human work: household. Chrema- transformation. The chapter the work of caring for ourselves, others, tistike references the “It Pays to Care—in Dollars and our Mother Earth.” Her declaration running of the mar- and Cents,” is dedicated to of a “fundamental wrongness” is not ket. The latter term comparing the hidden costs a dualistic battle cry, but a declaration acknowledges that of domination systems to that the king is wearing no clothes and the market (chrematistike) can grow into systems currently used by nations oper- we better recognize it and make changes. an unnatural end when the focus be- ating within a more partnership model. Eisler is an acclaimed scholar and comes “the accumulation of money for In true Eisler style, the end result is award-winning author of several books. its own sake” (p 239). Eisler poignantly one of hopefulness. “Giving real value Her first book, The Chalice and the Blade: asks whether cultural transformation to caring and caregiving won’t solve all Our History, Our Future (1987, 1995) can move us away from chrematistike and the world’s ills. But it will greatly add researched the full history of human- place a monetary value on caring (oiko- to human happiness and fulfillment, kind, including the omission of ancient, nomike) as a way to create a stronger, and is essential for a more prosperous, egalitarian cultures. It provided me with healthier economy. As an example, she equitable, and sustainable future” (p. an anthropological base to understand mentions that we pay plumbers $50 to 91). By the end of the book, Eisler has the distinction between the “time of $60 per hour and child care workers an become a favorite grandmother, gather- the chalice,” when respect for nature average of $10 an hour (p. 16). ing us together to tell stories about the and humanity were manifestations of To further clarify, Eisler explains that “days of old” when people existed under partnership ideologies, as opposed to current U.S. economics rely heavily on a system of domination, wondering the “time of the blade,” based primarily assumptions about supply and demand, how it could have ever been like that. on a patriarchal “ranking of one half coupled with myths of scarcity. Eisler We listen, inspired, as if reawakened to of humanity over the other” (p. xvii). responds to this reliance by redefin- a distant vision. We can now grasp our For the last two decades, the book has ing it as artificial, created to support a stake in the real wealth of nations—a been a steadfast foundation for my work system of domination. She states that future seeped in caring, caretaking, and with survivors of domestic and sexual “because domination systems make it partnership. violence. What I had forgotten since my hard to meet basic human needs—in- MARGARET R. FRIMOTH, MAV, lives last reading was that Eisler’s conclusion cluding our needs to be valued, to be in Astoria, Oregon.

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