Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke was a psychiatrist, adventurer, and mystic whose work on "cosmic consciousness" helped lay the groundwork for transpersonal psychology. He was instrumental in founding the Medical School of the University of Western Ontario. His exploration of higher states of awareness, influenced by thinkers like Edward Carpenter, delved into the profound spiritual experiences that shape human perception. Bucke sought to integrate these mystical insights into a more comprehensive understanding of the psyche.
The book is a reprint of a series of letters penned between 1868 and 1880, offering insight into the author's thoughts and experiences during that period. It captures the essence of the time through personal correspondence, reflecting on themes of identity, relationships, and societal changes. This unchanged edition preserves the original's quality, allowing readers to engage with the historical context and the author's perspective as it was originally presented in 1897.
In one of the classic books on the mystical experience, Buck outlines the development of various faculties in the history of man and the growth of an individual. He believes we are witnessing a continuous psychical revolution and that people like Buddha and Jesus, to name a couple, are the forerunners of the beings who will eventually inhabit the earth.
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This comprehensive volume collects the complete writings of Walt Whitman, one of America's greatest poets and a towering figure in the pantheon of modern literature. Along with Whitman's complete poetry and prose, this collection includes insightful commentary and analysis from a range of scholars and admirers, providing valuable context and interpretation that enhances the reader's appreciation of Whitman's unique voice and vision. A must-have for lovers of poetry and literature.