Heinrich Zimmer Book order

December 6, 1890 – March 20, 1943

Heinrich Zimmer was a prominent Indologist and historian of South Asian art, renowned for his innovative approach to interpreting religious imagery. Rather than relying on traditional methods, Zimmer examined art through its sacred significance and its capacity for psychic transformation. His profound knowledge of Hindu mythology and philosophy, particularly Puranic and Tantric works, granted him unique insights into the essence of art. This distinctive perspective, which linked Indian philosophy and religious history to art and psychology, significantly contributed to popularizing South Asian art in the West.

The Celtic Church in Britain and Ireland;

Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization

2025
On Dreams and the East
Notes of the 1933 Berlin Seminar
296 pages
11 hours of reading
The book presents C. G. Jung's 1933 seminar on yoga's symbolism and its relevance to dream analysis, held during a politically charged time in Germany. It features insights from Indologist Heinrich Zimmer and explores Jung's engagement with Hindu traditions, particularly Tantric yoga. Jung examines a patient's dreams, emphasizing mandalas and their connection to various symbolic motifs, including alchemy and labyrinths. With an introduction by Giovanni Sorge, it highlights Jung's evolving understanding of Eastern thought and the individuation process during a pivotal period in his career.
2021
The Irish Element in Mediaeval Culture
162 pages
6 hours of reading
2021
The Celtic Church in Britain and Ireland;
154 pages
6 hours of reading
2017
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
264 pages
10 hours of reading
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Zimmer moves among [the myths of India] unhurriedly, with a respect that amounts to devotion. Gradually his comments bring to light the universal meanings beneath the archaic exterior.--New York Times
1969
Philosophies of India
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Examines the diverse cultural influences which have shaped the basic philosophical traditions of India.

On Dreams and the East

The Irish Element in Mediaeval Culture

The Celtic Church in Britain and Ireland;

Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization

Philosophies of India