The transpersonal dimensions of ecopsychology: Nature, nonduality, and spiritual practice.
The Humanistic Psychologist January 1, 1998 DOI: 10.1080/08873267.1998.9976967 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIntegrating ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology benefits both fields. Empirical research on nature-based transpersonal experiences, along with the work of Fox and Wilber, shows that nondual transpersonal states are central to both. However, misunderstandings of nonduality have hindered integration. A description of nondual dimensions of Being is presented, along with ways to bring transpersonal practices into ecopsychology.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Transpersonal psychology Sociology Psychotherapist Epistemology Psychoanalysis |
| Citations | 73 |
| Key finding | Nondual transpersonal states are at the core of both ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology, but misunderstandings of nonduality have hampered their integration. |
Abstract
Abstract The author argues that an integration of ecopsychology and transpersonal psychology is useful for both. Empirical research on nature‐based transpersonal experiences is cited, and the contributions of Fox (1990) and Wilber (1995) are discussed. Nondual transpersonal states are found to be at the core of both fields. However, misunderstandings of nonduality have hampered this integration. A description of nondual dimensions of Being is presented, followed by discussion of ways to bring transpersonal practices into ecopsychology.