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"My interests drew me in different directions. On the one hand I was powerfully attracted by science, with its truths based on facts; on the other hand I was fascinated by everything to do with comparative religion. [...] In science I missed the factor of meaning; and in religion, that of empiricism": C. G. Jung
An Introduction To Jung's Psychology: Frieda Fordham: Although published in several editions this now appears to be out of print, although it's readily available second-hand via Amazon and other online booksellers.
A small book but it it punched well above its weight when Openfoot first read it in in his late teens. This was the catalyst for his setting out on his inner rambles in a semi-formal way with a commitment to recording and illustrating his dreams. This was perhaps his "Read Jung at Two: Discovering the Footprints!"
" An Introduction" serves the purpose of setting out Jung's work in an accessible and straightforward manner (unlike much of Jung's own writings) and even has the endorsement of the "Master" who provides a Foreword and says: "She (Frieda) has delivered a fair and simple account of the main aspects of my psychological work. I am indebted to her for this admirable piece of work."
A small book but it it punched well above its weight when Openfoot first read it in in his late teens. This was the catalyst for his setting out on his inner rambles in a semi-formal way with a commitment to recording and illustrating his dreams. This was perhaps his "Read Jung at Two: Discovering the Footprints!"
" An Introduction" serves the purpose of setting out Jung's work in an accessible and straightforward manner (unlike much of Jung's own writings) and even has the endorsement of the "Master" who provides a Foreword and says: "She (Frieda) has delivered a fair and simple account of the main aspects of my psychological work. I am indebted to her for this admirable piece of work."
The Daily Dreamer (http://youngandjung.blogspot.com/) A beautiful dream journal by Carla Young (@CarlaYoung10) who says "Dreams take you on a trip into your own personal and mysterious inner reality. Join me on the journey" Each post has an interpretation based primarily on Jung's theories. Carla also hosts dreams by guest dreamers and Openfoot is honoured to have been one such.
Jung Quotes (http://www.jungquotes.com/) A beautifully executed site full of Jung's insights and words of wisdom, accompanied by some beautiful illustrations, including many of Jung's own from The Red Book. A treasure trove to dip into time and time again
Myths-Dreams-Symbols web site (http://www.mythsdreamssymbols.com/) Provides an enormous treasure trove of dream related material and vast collection of information about Jung and others, including video material. Well worth a visit.
Jung Quotes (http://www.jungquotes.com/) A beautifully executed site full of Jung's insights and words of wisdom, accompanied by some beautiful illustrations, including many of Jung's own from The Red Book. A treasure trove to dip into time and time again
Myths-Dreams-Symbols web site (http://www.mythsdreamssymbols.com/) Provides an enormous treasure trove of dream related material and vast collection of information about Jung and others, including video material. Well worth a visit.
Tao Te Ching: Lao Tzu: So you think you know what "terse" means? This is terse! Deep thought compacted into a minimum of words that challenge the reader to discern there full meaning. Written nearly as long ago as the Buddha gave his teachings, and like them still as relevant and fresh as ever.
There are many, many translations available. None are expensive and some versions can be found free on the web.
There are many, many translations available. None are expensive and some versions can be found free on the web.
See also http://www.rigpa.org/ for online teachings, video and articles.
A sample pair of quotes:
"An independent reality in the ordinary physical sense can neither be ascribed to the phenomena nor to the agencies of observation"
Niels Bohr
"Being under illusion means perceiving objective appearances and mental appearances as having independent reality"
Bokar Rinpoche
The Introduction is provided by Wes Niscker a sample of his Dharma talks can be found at:
http://www.dharmaseed.org/teacher/191/
Alan Wallace: Now here is a man who might justly claim have a 360 degree perspective on things. A buddhist monk and physics graduate, with a Doctorate in Religious Studies who founded, and is now President of, the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies; and author of more than thirty books into the bargain. His perspective on the interface between science and religion is extremely thought provoking and inspiring. Well they are to Openfoot anyway! His lecture "Towards the First Revolution in Mind Sciences" delivered at Google HQ is a masterpiece and can be viewed via the linked lecture title. It's a NOT TO BE MISSED presentation.
There are many short clips and interviews with Alan on YouTube
He maintains a personal website at http://www.alanwallace.org from which a podcast series is available.
The Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies is at http://www.sbinstitute.com/index.php Amongst other things it provides a good range of audio downloads of Alan speaking on a wide variety of relevant and stimulating topics.
There are many short clips and interviews with Alan on YouTube
He maintains a personal website at http://www.alanwallace.org from which a podcast series is available.
The Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies is at http://www.sbinstitute.com/index.php Amongst other things it provides a good range of audio downloads of Alan speaking on a wide variety of relevant and stimulating topics.
Being Ordinary is a website created by two friends, Tom and Mike, and is dedicated to the expression and exploration of what it truly means to be a human being. They say:
"Ideas such as Enlightenment, Awakening or Self-Realisation, often serve to distract us from the ordinary and mundane from which we assume we must escape or transcend. Yet if seen clearly, simple and directly, the ordinary can lead us into total acceptance and end the search for something ‘extra’. These podcasts are the result of many discussions over many years and although the essence of what is presented here does not require words, labels or theory, the sheer enjoyment and creativity of speaking about the wordless has led to these recorded discussions. We hope that whatever is expressed here directs you straight to the heart of the vast silence from which all expression arises."
They have done a great job and I highly recommend a visit. And as an added bonus it is a pleasant change to hear these topics being spoken about in British accents!
"Ideas such as Enlightenment, Awakening or Self-Realisation, often serve to distract us from the ordinary and mundane from which we assume we must escape or transcend. Yet if seen clearly, simple and directly, the ordinary can lead us into total acceptance and end the search for something ‘extra’. These podcasts are the result of many discussions over many years and although the essence of what is presented here does not require words, labels or theory, the sheer enjoyment and creativity of speaking about the wordless has led to these recorded discussions. We hope that whatever is expressed here directs you straight to the heart of the vast silence from which all expression arises."
They have done a great job and I highly recommend a visit. And as an added bonus it is a pleasant change to hear these topics being spoken about in British accents!
Jill Bolte Taylor's Stroke of Insight: Jill's TED talk is one of the most remarkable personal testaments you are likely to have the privilege of witnessing. It is both truly remarkable and profoundly moving. One morning Jill, a brain scientist, awoke to find she was experiencing a stroke. Her talk recalls her experiences over the next four hours as her stroke progressed and she observed the dissolution of her own mind. Extraordinary stuff, powerfully told. From whatever perspective you approach her presentation it raises profound questions that we should not ignore. The parallels with experiences occurring in meditation and other spiritual practices are striking. Another NOT TO BE MISSED presentation.
"As scientific understanding has grown, so our world has become dehumanised. Man feels himself isolated in the cosmos, because he is no longer involved in nature, and has lost his emotional "unconscious identity" with natural phenomena…No voices now speak to man from stones, plants, and animals, nor does he speak to them believing they can hear. His contact with nature has gone, and with it has gone the profound emotional energy that this symbolic connection supplied. C. G. Jung - Man and His Symbols
