The Observing Self by Dr. Arthur Deikman

Namatse, Sunil Rao here.

Today we will briefly talk about Dr. Arthur Deikman and one of his books, titled “The Observing Self”. He had been a pioneer in the scientific investigation of the psychological effects of meditation. His papers have appeared in major books such as, The Nature of Human Consciousness and Altered States of Consciousness and in leading psychiatric journals such as Archives of General Psychiatry, Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease and Psychiatry. Dr. Deikman had his independent private practice in San Francisco and he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California; United States of America. He passed away in 2013. Anyone with a keen interest in Human Psychology, mysticism or spiritual pursuit should read this book, I am sure you will find it interesting.