Darkness Shining Wild: An Odyssey to the Heart of Hell & Beyond: Meditations on Sanity, Suffering, Spirituality, and Liberation - Softcover

Robert Augustus Masters

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0973752602 ISBN 13: 9780973752601

Publisher: Tehmenos Press, 2005

Synopsis

DARKNESS SHINING WILD is an investigation of sanity, suffering, identity, death, and the far frontiers of spirituality, all constellated around the story of an extremely harrowing near-death experience. The hellish journey following that experience provides a jumping-off point for deep-diving reflections on topics ranging from the anatomy of dread to the relationship between madness and spirituality. The odyssey to the heart of hell and beyond that centers DARKNESS SHINING WILD provides not a consoling cartography of the transpersonal, but rather a reality-unlocking tour of the everwild Mystery of Being, in which revelation supplants explanation. DARKNESS SHINING WILD is especially suited for those who, having left the shores of the status quo, are discovering that the waters they are crossing have no obligation to remain benign or comfortable. It may also inspire those who, despite having done considerable psychospiritual work, nonetheless find themselves "sinking" into darkness. DARKNESS SHINING WILD is dedicated to those whose longing to be truly free is stronger than their longing to be distracted from their suffering.

About this title

About the Author:

Since the late 1970s Robert has worked as a psychotherapist (he has a Ph.D. in Psychology), group leader, and teacher of spiritual deepening practices, creatively integrating the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual in his work. Robert is known not only for the depth and transformative power of his sessions and groupwork, but also for his critically acclaimed books (including THE WAY OF THE LOVER and, most recently, DIVINE DYNAMITE) and award-winning essays (which have appeared in magazines ranging from Magical Blend to the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, as well as in several anthologies). Among Robert’s current offerings are cutting-edge apprenticeship programs in psychospiritual counselling and bodywork. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia.

Review:

“An absolutely extraordinary book...[underlining] the necessity to know hell from the inside...a remarkable book long waited for.” --Stephen Levine, author of HEALING INTO LIFE & DEATH and A YEAR TO LIVE

“A fascinating and illuminating work.” --Thom Hartmann, author of THE LAST HOURS OF ANCIENT SUNLIGHT

“This is not a romanticized Dark Night’s Journey...the story of his odyssey is a naked dance of spirit.” --David Lukoff, co-developer of the DSM-IV category “Religious or Spiritual Problem.”

About this edition

• Publisher: Tehmenos Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0973752602
• ISBN 13: 9780973752601
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216