Encounters with Light: Jung's near-death experiences

This Jungian Life Podcast · May 2, 2024 · 1h 15m · transcript

How can near-death experiences challenge and expand our understanding of consciousness and its connection to the transcendent?Carl Jung's near-death experience profoundly deepened his understanding of the psyche and its connection to the universal consciousness, reinforcing his belief in life beyond physical existence. During this transformative episode, he observed Earth from a distance, encountered mystical figures, and experienced a temple-like structure within a meteoric stone, enriching his theories on the collective unconscious and archetypal imagery. This experience left an indelible…