This book is unique in the way in which it explains the rich iconography of Tibetan Buddhism in relation to spiritual psychology and the exploration of our inner world. It is a door into the rich and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. The author uses concepts from Western psychotherapy to bridge an understanding of the meaning and functions of these symbols.

Psychology of Buddhist Tantra, Rob Preece, Snow Lion Publications, Nov. 2006, 266 Pages, $18.95

Rob Preece, the author of The Wisdom of Imperfection, has been a practicing Buddhist since 1973, principally within the Tibetan tradition. He has spent many years in intensive retreat in the Himalayas under the guidance of eminent Tibetan lamas. He has been working as a psychotherapist since 1987 and gives workshops on comparative Jungian and Buddhist psychology. He is an experienced meditation teacher and thangka painter. He lives in London, England.

Foreword by Stephen Batchelor
Introduction
PART I: THE GROUND
1 The Origins of Tantra
2 Laying the Foundation
3 Becoming a Stable Vessel
4 The Role of the Teacher
5 The Deity
PART II: THE VESSEL
6 Entering the Vessel
7 The Body in Tantra
8 The Nature of Subtle Energy
9 Becoming Conscious
PART III: THE PROCESS
10 Liberation in Clarity
11 Action Tantra
12 Healing through Peaceful Practices
13 The Practice of Highest Yoga Tantra
14 The Symbol of Transformation
15 The Wrathful Deity
16 Transforming the Masculine and Feminine
PART IV: THE FRUIT
17 The Completion Stage
18 Living in the Mandala
19 The Sacred Land
20 Creative Transformation
Glossary