introduction to vedic psychology hanumatpresaka swami (professor huber hutchin robinson) university...

Introduction to Vedic PsychologyHanumatpresaka Swami

(Professor Huber Hutchin Robinson)

University ComplutenseMadrid7 May 2008

1.Contrast with Western Psychology.

2.Basic Ontology

3.Basic Practices

Contrast with Western Psychology• Oxford English Dictionary – Psyche &

Persona.• St. Thomas Aquinas – Kiss God.

Basic OntologyBhagavad Gita 7.4

Subtle• Narcissistic Ego (Ahankara)• Sub-conscious (Buddhi)• Thoughts (Manas)

Gross• Space (Kham)• Touch (Vayu)• Sight (Analo)• Taste (Apo)• Smell (Bhumir)

Basic Practices

Japa – Rosary

Kirtana – Group Meditation

Basic Practices

Japa – Rosary

Basic Practices

Japa – Rosary

Basic Practices

Kirtana – Group Meditation

Basic Practices

Kirtana – Group Meditation

Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna,

Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare

Hare Rama, Hare Rama,

Rama Rama, Hare Hare

Carl JungAnalytical Psychology-Its Theory and PracticeThe Tavistock Lectures, 1935

E. T. HallThe Hidden Dimension, 1992

Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta SwamiNectar of Instruction, 1975