Books by Will Parfitt
Kabbalah: The Tree of Life
(PS Avalon, 2010)
Psychosynthesis: New Perspectives
and Creative Research (PS Avalon, 2009)
The Something and Nothing of Death
(PS Avalon, 2008)
Kabbalah for Life
(Rider, 2006, PS Avalon 2010)
Psychosynthesis: The Elements and Beyond
(PS Avalon, 2003, 2006)
Through the Gates of Matter
(PS Avalon, 2003)
The Complete Guide to the Kabbalah
(Rider, 2001)
The Elements of the Qabalah (Barnes & Noble, 1999)
The New Living Qabalah (Element, 1995)
The Elements of the Qabalah (Element, 1991)
The Elements of Psychosynthesis (Element, 1990)
Walking Through Walls: Practical Esoteric Psychology (Element, 1990)
The Living Qabalah (Element, 1988)
Kabbalah For Life
the power and wisdom of this ancient tradition
PS Avalon, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9562162-3-6
£15.00 (20% discount £12.50)
The Kabbalah is a fascinating and ancient tradition which helps to explain ourselves, and our relationship with the world.
For all those who enjoyed the author's previous books on the subject, Will Parfitt takes the reader onto the next level of understanding, beyond the elements.
In this new, revised edition, he explains the Kabbalistic approach to the tarot; healing and the angels, demons and sexuality; how to achieve stillness and inner peace,
among many other stimulating subjects supremely relevant to our everyday lives. He also shows how, with study and practice, the Kabbalah can deepen our connection
to the world and help us in our own self-development.
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Two extracts from Kabbalah For Life
"For beginners, Kabbalah for Life introduces the Tree of Life in a way which is fluid, inviting and structurally simple. Those already familiar with the Kabbalah will find new insights, connections and a deepening of their existing knowledge. As always, with Will Parfitt's work, the emphasis is practical, psychologically sound and sustains throughout a sense of the wonder and mystery which can be revealed by studying this ancient path of wisdom. This book is truly a 'Companion On The Path' for anyone looking to integrate their studies with their real life. Highly recommended!"(Melanie Reinhart,Author of Chiron and the Healing Journey)
"If you want a clear and jumping intro I think this'd work for you; if like me you want a deeper experience of Kabbalah then buy it now - I've read it right through and am now going back to the many bits that will help me understand Kabbalah more" (Amazon reader review)
Kabbalah: The Tree of Life
meditations on the pathways to paradise
PS Avalon, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9562162-1-2
£15.00 (20% discount £12.50)
The oldest, oral methods of teaching Kabbalah through inductive story telling involve the use of powerful imagery that has the depth and connection to make the spheres and paths of the Tree of Life come to life in a non-rational, non-linear way. The images in this book offer a way of making connections using the imagination and the will to take the reader beyond separation and towards Oneness.
Meditation on the spheres ands paths of the Tree of Life gives you access to different levels of consciousness and the colour illustrations in this book intend to support this process. Finding your own ways into and out of these worlds is most effective and there are a few suggestions in the notes at the back of this book to help you connect with the Kabbalistic Medicine Wheel.
The most amazing book on the Kabbalah! You must be so proud of it - it is truly wonderful! MR
This is a book to use and enjoy, and one to have close by when meditating or in need a refreshing break. Step into these images and enter your own imaginal world. You will be enriched and rewarded by doing so. JH
Very precious - I love these mandalas - I need to go deeper into all of them, and that will take me some while! What a treat, a feast to my eyes, mind and soul. HY
What a great looking book. My initial flick through shows that it is pretty, mouth watering, sumptuous stuff - a deep meditation on the Tree, a series of eye-kissing visual poems, all held in a deep and beautiful structure - really wonderful. KH
Lovely book, excellent - the pictures are user friendly to anyone who 'sees' whether they have kabbalistic experience or not. BB
Your book is such a work of art, but the 'vibes' from it are really something special. MR
I really enjoyed your new book and return to it when I need a dip into something imaginative. I'd love to know how you did those hidden images - they're really tricksy and fascinating. KI
What a work of Art! I'm very impressed. Wonderful and interesting images. NW
Beautifully photographed, it will be a very useful addition to practical tree work. Initially I thought it was really a supplement to other texts and would require a wider knowledge, but I now also think it is be a very useful introduction to the enquiring Kabbalist. RG
It's a lovely book: I am thinking about all the images and learning the pathways from the text. This will allow me to make mediations of my own. Thank you very much! it's beautiful and very thought provoking. CM
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Sample images from Kabbalah: The Tree of Life (33 images, each cover a whole right page in the book)
Psychosynthesis: New Perspectives and Creative Research
The Best of The Synthesist Journal, edited by Will Parfitt
PS Avalon,2009
ISBN: 978-0-9562162-0-5
£13.00 (20% discount £10.40)
Fifteen authors explore a variety of perspectives on Psychosynthesis in the modern world,
including the transforming effect of love in the therapeutic process, the need for authentic relationship for therapy to be effective,
how astrology can impact upon therapeutic work, the hidden mythic depths in the Harry Potter stories, how to go beyond protest and
blame towards international cooperation, aspects of training, biblical literature, alchemy and gnosticism. Case studies and a sprinkling of first class poetry, all steeped in the visions and values of Psychosynthesis, make this collection a must for all practitioners and everyone who wants to further their own personal and spiritual development.
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The Something and Nothing of
DEATH
PS Avalon, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-9552786-4-8
£10.00 (10% discount £9.00)
Death is ever present throughout life and the more we learn to face this fact the more death becomes a friend and ally,
a wise advisor who encourages us to live life more fully. To make a relationship with death is
to make a commitment to self-evolution and growth.
To face death confers inner strength for it brings us more authentically into the moment,
into the fullness of our lives; in other words, it brings us closer to freedom. Living wisely is to
prepare for dying well, not for some promise of what will happen after death but because living wisely brings its own merit.
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An extract from The Something and Nothing of Death
A simple but profound work. (Scientific and Medical Network, Spring 2008)
Will provides many perspectives from which to see the 'something' or the 'nothing' - coming back always to the spirit of honest inquiry, and what might be called a lively acceptance of something we cannot evade. We are not beseiged by any kind of party line, and yet Will doesn't flinch from laying out given modes of thought and belief. The additional exercises for reflection are a bonus and take us deeper into our own personal explorations. (Barbara Brown. Author of 'Qi Gong' and 'Looking for Doris')
As a hospice volunteer for 20 years in Northern California, I have read many books on death and dying. I really appreciated the freshness of this book; not only is it full of interesting information on the subject, but it also contains many experiential exercices for coming to terms with Life's innevitable losses. I also enjoyed Mr Parfitt's very British sense of humour on this challenging topic! (Lynn Davis)
A lovely little book [that] invites readers to explore their own depth and provides guidance in doing so … Parfitt is able to speak to us no matter what we believe [and] gives a lot gently, almost surreptitiously. (AAP News, May 2008)
A brilliant, enlightening, contemplative, profound book which requires courage and a non-dual open mind to read it. (HY)
Psychosynthesis
The Elements and Beyond
PS Avalon,
NEW REVISED EDITION 2006
ISBN: 978-0-9552786-0-0
£13.00 (20% discount £10.40)
Psychosynthesis is a practical system that integrates principles and techniques
from many approaches to personal and spiritual growth. It is not about the
application of techniques, however, but learning to live with a vision that
comes from deep within oneself and how to bring this vision into everyday
life in a meaningful way.
This new, revised edition of Psychosynthesis: The Elements and Beyond takes
the reader into deep explorations of the psychospiritual and transpersonal
realms in a practical way and reveals Psychosynthesis as the psychology
of choice for now. The relevance of Psychosynthesis is emphasised not just
for the individual but also for the larger world in which we live.
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Two extracts from Part 1 Elements
An extract from Part 2 Beyond the Elements
"Will Parfitt has done an admirable job of distilling the essence of Psychosynthesis into a communicable, palatable form."(Alexis du Pont de Bie, American Board of Master Educators)
"A splendid book and well written. Mr Parfitt has made some of Assagioli's work much more understandable and simple than Assagioli himself." (Edith Stauffer, president, Psychosynthesis International)
'In these bleak days we look for ways to find joy in our lives, to find our true purpose and meaning for why we are here. Will Parfitt in this book 'Psychosynthesis: The Elements and Beyond', is able to not only give you answers, he is able to guide you on your journey of self discovery. With this simple to follow guide of Psychosynthesis theories, you may be able to find the joy that you have been looking for. This book is truly a 'winner' on my book shelf.' Shamai Currim PhD
Reviews from voters at the people's book prize
An excellent introduction to the work of Assagioli. Will Parfitt has brought his own profound explorations of psyche and spirituality to his explanation and exploration of these powerful and relevant ideas. The result is readable, accessible and useful addition to practical and applicable psychological, spiritual, personal and social practices.
Will does a very nice job summarising the core aspects of Psychosynthesis, and then reaching further and deeper, peeping through the wall of silence and into the esoteric roots of this beautiful therapeutic and educational modality. A stepping stone into luminosity.
I love this book. With a clear outline of psychosynthesis, it is both pragmatic and inspirational.
Psychosynthesis: The Elements and Beyond is a gem of a book. Being so clearly written, it is ideal reading for those seeking to help themselves and also, for therapists who want to develop their understanding of psychological concepts and to include spiritual aspects. As an integrative psychosynthesis psychotherapist with over twenty years experience, I still find Will Parfitt's rendition of Assagioli's ideas the most succinct and inspiring.
This book is written with clarity, breadth of vision, and gentle humour. I found it easily applicable and relevant to everyday life, consistent and practical in its teaching, and at the same time imaginative and creative. An extremely profound subject, made clear and understandable.
The
Complete Guide to
The Kabbalah
Rider, 2001
ISBN 0-7126-1418-4
£12.99
Kabbalah is a practical system for understanding all aspects of our lives,
from the deepest spiritual connections to the everyday experience of life
in the modern world. At the core of the spiritual teachings of the Western
World, Kabbalah has the potential to enhance the quality of life for individuals
and the societies in which they live.
Blending traditional teachings with state of the art psychological understanding,
the Complete Guide to the Kabbalah is a book for everyone interested in
their own development. The ancient mysteries of the Tree of Life are revealed
in a way that is exciting, effective, and relevant.
The work of Kabbalah may help you open yourself to the fabulous resources
of your own inner wisdom.
An extract from The
Complete Guide to the Kabbalah
Russian edition forthcoming, email if you want details.
Whenever someone asks me which book to first read in order to start learning magick I always recomend this book by Will Parfitt. The great thing about it is that he guides the reader through a sequence of experiences so that you get to experience the different "energies", "paths" and "spheres", rather than just read about them. Most of the exercises are also easy enough to do so that they do not require an enormous amount of self discipline. And the beginning student of magick will, after reading and experiencing this book, have an easy time understanding most western magick using either his direct knowledge of the meaning of the different parts of the three of life - or by learning about it using the intuitive faculties for understanding which this book helps develop.
So, especially if you belong to the group of people who plods thorugh dark tomes filled with what appears as unfathomable kabblistic references or such and want to start experiencing and DOING magick - this is a really good start. (Amazon reader review)
I have half a dozen books on Kabbalah and I use this one more than all the others. I find it to be the most relevant and useful in my life. I often reread passages at different times and I learn some thing new or see a different aspect each time.(Amazon reader review)
The title says it all; how to apply the ancient mysteries of the Kabbalah to your everyday life. It is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read addressing "it all". (M. Sand)
Through
The Gates of Matter
Selected Poems
PS Avalon, 2003
ISBN: 0-9544764-1-7
116 pp, Demi 8vo 140x216mm
£10.00 (50% discount £5.00)
All the imagery and experiences in the leading poems were inspired through
entering total inner silence from where other realms which are co-existent
with our own everyday reality become accessible. The remaining poems in
this volume are the author's selection of the best works from a life time
of writing poetry.
Sample selection of poems from Through the Gates of Matter
Walking
Through Walls
New Announcement Forthcoming Later in 2011
The original 1990 edition of Walking Through Walls synthesised the best
from twenty years research into and practice of the Western mystery traditions,
and introduced a new approach to esoteric psychology that is relevant to
modern life but also rooted in thousands of years of tradition.
This new edition brings the book up to date and includes significant new
features.
"The content is comprehensive, diverse, and very well researched. Walking
Through Walls is an exercise book, an inspirational reference and a guidebook
to the discovery of the Self. It reaches the root of one's being." (Amazon
Reader Review)
"A mind expanding experience that really is the equivalent of walking through
walls!"(Foresight)
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