Practicing Transcendence
Practicing Transcendence

Author: Christopher Peet

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-05

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 3030144321

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This book introduces readers to the concept of the Axial Age and its relevance for a world in crisis. Scholars have become increasingly interested in philosopher Karl Jaspers’ thesis that a spiritual revolution in consciousness during the first millennium BCE decisively shaped world history. Axial ideas of transcendence develop into ideologies for world religions and civilizations, in turn coalescing into a Eurasian world-system that spreads globally to become the foundation of our contemporary world. Alongside ideas and ideologies, the Axial Age also taught spiritual practices critically resisting the new scale of civilizational power: in small counter-cultural communities on the margins of society, they turn our conscious focus inward to transform ourselves and overcome the destructive potentials within human nature. Axial spiritualities offer humanity a practical wisdom, a profound psychology, and deep hope: to transform despair into resilience, helping us face with courage the ecological and political challenges confronting us today.

Transcendence
Transcendence

Author: Norman E. Rosenthal

Publisher: TarcherPerigee

Published: 2012-08-30

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1585429929

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In this definitive book on the scientifically proven health and stress-relieving benefits of Transcendental Meditation, a renowned psychiatrist and researcher explores why TM works, what it can do, and how to use it for maximum effect.

Transnational Transcendence
Transnational Transcendence

Author: Thomas J. Csordas

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-09-01

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0520943651

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This innovative collection examines the transnational movements, effects, and transformations of religion in the contemporary world, offering a fresh perspective on the interrelation between globalization and religion. Transnational Transcendence challenges some widely accepted ideas about this relationship—in particular, that globalization can be understood solely as an economic phenomenon and that its religious manifestations are secondary. The book points out that religion's role remains understudied and undertheorized as an element in debates about globalization, and it raises questions about how and why certain forms of religious practice and intersubjectivity succeed as they cross national and cultural boundaries. Framed by Thomas J. Csordas's introduction, this timely volume both urges further development of a theory of religion and globalization and constitutes an important step toward that theory.

Super Mind
Super Mind

Author: Norman E. Rosenthal

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0399174745

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"Most of us believe that we live in only three states of consciousness: wakefulness, sleep, and dreaming. But there is so much more. In [this book], ... Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., [posits that] the ... daily practice of transcendental meditation (TM) can permanently improve your state of mind during the routine hours of waking life--placing you into a super-mind state of consciousness where you consistently perform at peak aptitude"--

Middle Range Theory for Nursing
Middle Range Theory for Nursing

Author: Mary Jane Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2018-03-10

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0826159923

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Three-time recipient of the AJN Book of the Year Award! Praise for the third edition: “This is an outstanding edition of this book. It has great relevance for learning about, developing, and using middle range theories. It is very user friendly, yet scholarly." Score: 90, 4 Stars -Doody's Medical Reviews The fourth edition of this invaluable publication on middle range theory in nursing reflects the most current theoretical advances in the field. With two additional chapters, new content incorporates exemplars that bridge middle range theory to advanced nursing practice and research. Additional content for DNP and PhD programs includes two new theories: Bureaucratic Caring and Self-Care of Chronic Illness. This user-friendly text stresses how theory informs practice and research in the everyday world of nursing. Divided into four sections, content sets the stage for understanding middle range theory by elaborating on disciplinary perspectives, an organizing framework, and evaluation of the theory. Middle Range Theory for Nursing, Fourth Edition presents a broad spectrum of 13 middle range theories. Each theory is broken down into its purpose, development, and conceptual underpinnings, and includes a model demonstrating the relationships among the concepts, and the use of the theory in research and practice. In addition, concept building for research through the lens of middle range theory is presented as a rigorous 10-phase process that moves from a practice story to a conceptual foundation. Exemplars are presented clarifying both the concept building process and the use of conceptual structures in research design. This new edition remains an essential text for advanced practice, theory, and research courses. New to the Fourth Edition: Reflects new theoretical advances Two completely new chapters New content for DNP and PhD programs Two new theories: Bureaucratic Caring and Self-Care of Chronic Illness Two articles from Advances in Nursing Science documenting a historical meta-perspective on middle range theory development Key Features: Provides a strong contextual foundation for understanding middle range theory Introduces the Ladder of Abstraction to clarify the range of nursing’s theoretical foundation Presents 13 middle range theories with philosophical, conceptual, and empirical dimensions of each theory Includes Appendix summarizing middle range theories from 1988 to 2016

The Gift of Adversity
The Gift of Adversity

Author: Norman E Rosenthal MD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0399168850

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Now in paperback—this acclaimed book from Norman Rosenthal, the New York Times–bestselling author and research psychiatrist, shows how life’s disappointments and difficulties provide us with the lessons we need to become happier and more resilient human beings. Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Award represents “Better Books for a Better World”—the Silver Award in the category of Heroic Journeys. Adversity is an irreducible fact of life. Although we can and should learn from all experiences, both positive and negative, bestselling author Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal, believes that adversity is by far the best teacher most of us will ever encounter. Whether the adversity one experiences is the result of poor decision-making, a desire to test one’s mettle, or plain bad luck, Rosenthal believes life’s most important lessons—from the value of family to the importance of occasionally cutting corners—can be best learned from it. Running counter to society’s current prevailing message that “excellence” must always be aspired to, and failure or mistakes of any sort are to be avoided at all costs, Rosenthal shows that engaging with our own failures and defeats is one of the only ways we are able to live authentic and meaningful lives, and that each different type of adversity carries its own challenges and has the potential to yield its own form of wisdom. Using stories from his own life—including his childhood in apartheid-era South Africa, his years after suffering a violent attack from a stranger, and his career as a psychiatrist—as well as case studies and discussions with well-known figures like Viktor Frankl and David Lynch, Rosenthal shows that true innovation, emotional resilience, wisdom, and dignity can only come from confronting and understanding the adversity we have experienced. Even when life is hardest, there are meanings to be found, riches to be harvested, and gifts that can last a lifetime. Rosenthal illustrates his message through a series of compact, memorable chapters, each one drawn from episodes in the lives of his patients, colleagues, or himself, and concluded with a take-away maxim on the lesson learned.

The Power of Transcendence
The Power of Transcendence

Author: Mason Bennett

Publisher: Ahzuria Publishing

Published: 2024-09-15

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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The Power of Transcendence: Transcendental Meditation Practices Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple, natural meditation practice focused on achieving a deep state of relaxation and heightened awareness. This book delves into the origins and foundations of TM, a technique that was introduced to the Western world by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s, but which has millennia-old roots in the Vedic traditions of India. Designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their culture or religion, TM has been widely adopted around the world for its multiple applications, from promoting general well-being to reducing stress. The book explores in detail how the regular practice of TM can positively impact physical and mental health, supported by a wide range of scientific research. Among the documented benefits are a significant reduction in stress, improved cardiovascular health, a strengthened immune system, relief from anxiety and depression, and an overall increase in creativity and productivity. The book also addresses the subjective experience of the practice, highlighting how the repetition of a personally chosen mantra can lead the mind into states of “alert rest”, where the body relaxes deeply while the mind remains awake. In addition to the practical and scientific aspects, the book encourages a broader understanding of TM as a tool for personal and spiritual development. With accessible language and practical examples, this guide is ideal both for those just starting out on their TM journey and for practitioners who wish to deepen their experience. The book is an invitation to explore the transformative power of Transcendental Meditation, providing a more balanced, healthy life in harmony with the universe. Transcendental Meditation for deep relaxation Maharishi MaheshYogi teachinghigher consciousness Vedic traditions for mental and physical health Stress reduction techniques for cardiovascular health How to promote immune strengthening Transcendental Meditation for anxiety and depression Transcendental Meditation for self-knowledge and well-being Transcendental Meditation for increased productivity Transcendental Meditation for spiritual development

Transcendence, Immanence, and Intercultural Philosophy
Transcendence, Immanence, and Intercultural Philosophy

Author: Nahum Brown

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-12-20

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 3319430920

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This book presents detailed discussions from leading intercultural philosophers, arguing for and against the priority of immanence in Chinese thought and the validity of Western interpretations that attempt to import conceptions of transcendence. The authors pay close attention to contemporary debates generated from critical analysis of transcendence and immanence, including discussions of apophasis, critical theory, post-secular conceptions of society, phenomenological approaches to transcendence, possible-world models, and questions of practice and application. This book aims to explore alternative conceptions of transcendence that either call the tradition in the West into question, or discover from within Western metaphysics a thoroughly dialectical way of thinking about immanence and transcendence.

Self-Transcendence and Virtue
Self-Transcendence and Virtue

Author: Jennifer A. Frey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0429891164

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Recent research in the humanities and social sciences suggests that individuals who understand themselves as belonging to something greater than the self—a family, community, or religious or spiritual group—often feel happier, have a deeper sense of purpose or meaning in their lives, and have overall better life outcomes than those who do not. Some positive and personality psychologists have labeled this location of the self within a broader perspective "self-transcendence." This book presents and integrates new, interdisciplinary research into virtue, happiness, and the meaning of life by re-orienting these discussions around the concept of self-transcendence. The essays are organized around three broad themes connected to self-transcendence. First, they investigate how self-transcendence helps us to understand aspects of the moral life as it is studied within psychology, including the development of wisdom, the practice of moral praise, and psychological well-being. Second, they explore how self-transcendence is linked to virtue in different religious and spiritual traditions including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Finally, they ask how self-transcendence can help us theorize about Aristotelean and Thomist conceptions of virtue, like hope and piety, and how this helps us to re-conceptualize happiness and meaning in life.