This is Roberto Assagioli’s introduction to the Italian edition of Alice Bailey’s book The Light of the Soul , which is a commentary on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Source: From the Italian edition; Introduzione agli Yoga Sutra , Translated by Gordon Symons. ( Archive Assagioli – Florence ) In this time in which action is urgent, […]
Psychoanalysis
Roberto Assagioli about Psychoanalysis, from his article: Psychosynthesis – Individual and Social Psychosynthesis presupposes psychoanalysis Psychosynthesis presupposes psychoanalysis or, rather, includes it as a first and necessary stage. There is in this respect a close analogy with chemical processes—both with those produced in the scientific laboratory and with those, even more wonderful, which are consistently […]
Roberto Assagioli about Panentheism
Roberto Assagioli writes about his belief in Panentheism, where transcendence and immanence, far from being excluded, harmonize admirably in an integral conception of the universe. Original title: The Manifestation of the Divine in Nature and in the Soul. By Roberto Assagioli . (Doc. #23611 Assagioli Archives – Florence). Original Title: La Manifestazione del Divino nella […]
Unity in Diversity
In order to establish proper relations between human beings and human groups, it is necessary to understand, accept and practice a great principle or truth, which is at the basis of life itself in all its manifestations: that of UNITY IN DIVERSITY.
What is reality?
By Roberto Assagioli , from his meditation program ” Meditation Group for the New Age “, third-year, set one. From Meditation Mount, Ojai, California. See also my article: Psychosynthesis and Panentheism Recognition of Reality is a far-reaching subject. There are different levels and degrees of Reality and also both external and inner realities. The first […]
Maslow’s Theory of Self-Actualization
In these quotes by Roberto Assagioli, we shall see how Assagioli understood Maslow’s theory of Self-actualization and how it differs from Self-realization. (From Psychosynthesis, p. 37-39) “First of all, it is well to have a clear idea of what self-realization is. The term has been used to indicate two kinds of growth in awareness, of […]
The self and Self
A compilation of quotes by Assagioli about the personal self, transpersonal Self and Universal Self The Self – an experience 1) “When we held the Valmy Conference in May 1958 much discussion took place about the Self and it occurs to us that readers of this Newsletter might like to exchange any relevant ideas they […]
May the password for all men be: forgiveness
This carries deep meaning. Each time we fail to forgive, we assume the role of judges and avengers, a dangerous function for someone who doesn’t have the necessary love, understanding and wisdom.
Some Spiritual Aspects of Psychosynthesis
From several quarters we hear of a crisis of psychology. There is a growing realisation that the existing academic and scien¬tific psychologies are not adequate to minister to the needs and to solve the problems of a growing number of men and women.
Roberto Assagioli launches first discussions
These are the opening words spoken by Roberto Assagioli, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Psychosynthesis Research Foundation, at the beginning of a three-day conference May 23, 1958. The major speaker throughout the conference was Dr. Assagioli. Among those attendingwere FrankHilton, administrator of the PRF during its entire existence (1957-1976), and Robert Gerard PhD, who assisted Dr. Assagioli in bringing to publication his bookPsychosynthesis: A Manual of Principles and Techniques(1965).
