About us
"Jung's psychology offers not only a method for the psychological healing of individuals, but also a new worldview for Western man—one that holds out the possibility of healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche."
— Edward Edinger (1998)
Meet, read, discuss, and explore with fellow enthusiasts of Jungian/Analytical, Transpersonal, Depth, and Existential psychology. Experts, newcomers, and everyone in between are welcome.
Together, we explore and deepen our understanding of Carl Jung’s vast body of work, including his ideas of individuation, the structures of the psyche, the tension of opposites, projection, archetypes, and the Self. We will also explore these ideas through the writings of other Jungian thinkers and through psychologically and spiritually significant literature, mythology, philosophy, and mystical traditions from around the world.
Our explorations may also include films and shorter visual excerpts, interviews, podcasts, and videos that illuminate Jungian psychology and related psychological, philosophical, spiritual, and cultural themes.
Our goal is to encourage healthy psychospiritual development at both the individual and collective levels. We recognize that psychological and spiritual development is not limited to private inner experience, but can also find expression in how we relate to others and participate in the wider world. This includes cultivating the insight, responsibility, and right attitude necessary to support social justice, human dignity, and the well-being of our communities.
Our purpose is to study Jung’s life and oeuvre while engaging the enduring questions raised by his work: Who are we? What gives life meaning? How do we become more fully ourselves—and how might our individual development contribute to the collective good?
We hope that each gathering leaves us with a perspective broader, deeper, and richer than the one we brought with us.
PLEASE NOTE: Members are strongly encouraged to complete assigned readings and participate thoughtfully in our discussions. Just as importantly, please honor your RSVPs. When space is limited—particularly at venues such as the Kristine Mann Library—an unfulfilled “Yes” RSVP may prevent another member from attending.
These guidelines are intended to support the integrity of the group and ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.
Once again, welcome to all who feel an affinity for Jungian, analytical, transpersonal, and depth psychology.
Join us—and bring your curiosity, your reflections, and your questions.
Jorge
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Upcoming events
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Jung's RED BOOK discussion @The Jung Center.
Kristine Mann Library @ Jung Center, 28 East 39th street,, Manhattan, NY, USNOTE: After speaking with Matthew (head librarian at the KML), we decided to begin our reading and discussion of the Red Book earlier.
Starting time: 6 pm.
Jung’s The Red Book: Reading and Discussion Group
UPDATED:
Reading assignment for 1st meetup at the Kristine Mann Library.
From Liber Primus:
Prologue and chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (pp.117-156).*I will be reading from A Reader's Edition (*see below)
This meetup is devoted to the careful reading and discussion of C. G. Jung’s extraordinary The Red Book (Liber Novus), one of the most important and fascinating works in the history of depth psychology.
(note: reading is required for participation. You may attend if you do not read, yet only listen).The Red Book emerged from a period of profound psychological and spiritual confrontation with the unconscious that began after Jung’s break with Freud.
Before creating The Red Book, Jung recorded many of his dreams, visions, fantasies, and inner dialogues in a series of notebooks now known as The Black Books (1913-1916). These notebooks served as the more immediate and spontaneous record of his encounters with the unconscious.
Jung later selected, developed, reflected upon, and artistically transformed much of this material into The Red Book, which he composed as a richly illuminated manuscript.
Together, we will explore Jung’s encounters with the unconscious and consider major themes such as individuation, the Shadow, anima and animus, the Self, myth, symbolism, religion, active imagination, and the relationship between consciousness (Ego) and the unconscious (Self).
Experts, longtime students of Jung, and complete newcomers are all warmly welcome.
No previous knowledge of Jungian psychology is required.
The purpose of the group is not to arrive at a single interpretation, but to create an open and thoughtful conversation in which participants can share questions, insights, associations, and differing perspectives.
When possible, we will meet weekly and proceed through the text at a manageable pace.
Participants may use either of the following editions (free PDF below)
1. The Red Book: Liber Novus — Full Facsimile Edition
(too expensive, yet has the amazing pictorials that Jung painted)2. The Red Book: Liber Novus — A Reader’s Edition
**(this is the edition I will use for reading assignments) **The Red Book: A Readers Edition
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5 attendees
New Date: Final online meetup for "Psychology and Alchemy" vol. 12, CWs.
·OnlineOnlineNEW DATE due to work.
FINAL ONLINE meet-up for C,G. Jung's "Psychology and Alchemy," volume 12 from his Collected Works by Bollingen.
For this 5th and final session, the required reading:
Page 345 (para.447) to end of the volume/book.Again, I have been hosting a short series of meetups to read and discuss Carl G. Jung's "Psychology and Alchemy," Volume 12 from Collected Works by Bollingen Series (see below link for FREE PDF).
All sessions welcome both longtime readers of Jung and those completely new to his ideas.
Together, we’ll explore questions like:
- What did alchemists believe they were really transforming?
- How does Jung relate alchemical symbolism to psychological processes?
- Where do religion and psychology overlap in the quest for inner change?
- Can these ideas still speak to contemporary life?
The meetup will blend brief framing with open discussion, so even if you found the reading dense, you’ll have space to unpack it collaboratively.
Again, no prior background in alchemy or Jung is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
Expect a thoughtful, welcoming atmosphere where complex ideas are explored without pressure to be an expert.Bring your questions, your interpretations, and your copy of volume I2
BELOW is a link for FREE copy of the Collected Works:
The Collected Works of C.G. Jung_ Complete Digital Edition.pdf----------------------------------------------
9 attendees
1st..C.G. Jung's "Red Book" (Liber Novus)
·OnlineOnlineNOTE starting time: 6 pm.
Jung’s The Red Book: Reading and Discussion Group
Updated Reading assignment for 1st meetup:
From Liber Primus:
Prologue and chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (pp.117-156).*I will be reading from A Reader's Edition (*see below)
This meetup is devoted to the careful reading and discussion of C. G. Jung’s extraordinary The Red Book (Liber Novus), one of the most important and fascinating works in the history of depth psychology.
(note: reading is required for participation. You may attend if you do not read, yet only listen).The Red Book emerged from a period of profound psychological and spiritual confrontation with the unconscious that began after Jung’s break with Freud.
Before creating The Red Book, Jung recorded many of his dreams, visions, fantasies, and inner dialogues in a series of notebooks now known as The Black Books (1913-1916). These notebooks served as the more immediate and spontaneous record of his encounters with the unconscious.
Jung later selected, developed, reflected upon, and artistically transformed much of this material into The Red Book, which he composed as a richly illuminated manuscript.
Together, we will explore Jung’s encounters with the unconscious and consider major themes such as individuation, the Shadow, anima and animus, the Self, myth, symbolism, religion, active imagination, and the relationship between consciousness (Ego) and the unconscious (Self).
Experts, longtime students of Jung, and complete newcomers are all warmly welcome.
No previous knowledge of Jungian psychology is required.
The purpose of the group is not to arrive at a single interpretation, but to create an open and thoughtful conversation in which participants can share questions, insights, associations, and differing perspectives.
When possible, we will meet weekly and proceed through the text at a manageable pace.
Participants may use either of the following editions (free PDF below)
1. The Red Book: Liber Novus — Full Facsimile Edition
(too expensive, yet has the amazing pictorials that Jung painted)2. The Red Book: Liber Novus — A Reader’s Edition
**(this is the edition I will use for reading assignments) **The Red Book: A Readers Edition
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16 attendeesJung's RED BOOK discussion @The Jung Center.
Kristine Mann Library @ Jung Center, 28 East 39th street,, Manhattan, NY, USNOTE starting time: 6 pm.
Jung’s The Red Book: Reading and Discussion Group
UPDATED:
Reading assignment for 2nd meetup:
From Liber Primus:
Complete all chapters in Liber Primus.*I will be reading from A Reader's Edition (*see below)
This meetup is devoted to the careful reading and discussion of C. G. Jung’s extraordinary The Red Book (Liber Novus), one of the most important and fascinating works in the history of depth psychology.
(note: reading is required for participation. You may attend if you do not read, yet only listen).The Red Book emerged from a period of profound psychological and spiritual confrontation with the unconscious that began after Jung’s break with Freud.
Before creating The Red Book, Jung recorded many of his dreams, visions, fantasies, and inner dialogues in a series of notebooks now known as The Black Books (1913-1916). These notebooks served as the more immediate and spontaneous record of his encounters with the unconscious.
Jung later selected, developed, reflected upon, and artistically transformed much of this material into The Red Book, which he composed as a richly illuminated manuscript.
Together, we will explore Jung’s encounters with the unconscious and consider major themes such as individuation, the Shadow, anima and animus, the Self, myth, symbolism, religion, active imagination, and the relationship between consciousness (Ego) and the unconscious (Self).
Experts, longtime students of Jung, and complete newcomers are all warmly welcome.
No previous knowledge of Jungian psychology is required.
The purpose of the group is not to arrive at a single interpretation, but to create an open and thoughtful conversation in which participants can share questions, insights, associations, and differing perspectives.
When possible, we will meet weekly and proceed through the text at a manageable pace.
Participants may use either of the following editions (free PDF below)
1. The Red Book: Liber Novus — Full Facsimile Edition
(too expensive, yet has the amazing pictorials that Jung painted)2. The Red Book: Liber Novus — A Reader’s Edition
**(this is the edition I will use for reading assignments) **The Red Book: A Readers Edition
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4 attendees
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