Introduction to the Diamond Mind Series i
Preface v

BOOK ONE: SELF AND NARCISSISM

Part 1: Self-Realization and the Narcissism of Everyday Life 3
Chapter 1: Dimensions of Self 7
Chapter 2: Self and Self-Realization 13
Chapter 3: Self, Essence and Narcissism 24
Chapter 4: The Spectrum of Narcissism 36

Part 2: Views of Self and Theories of Narcissism 49
Chapter 5: Self and Self-Representation 51
Chapter 6: Self-Representation and Narcissism 62
Chapter 7: Kohut's Bipolar Self 78
Chapter 8: Dynamism of the Self 83

Part 3: Identity: Ego Structure and Essence 93
Chapter 9: Identity 95
Chapter 10: Functions of Identity 102
Chapter 11: Disturbances of Identity 115
Chapter 12: Identity and Essence 123
Chapter 13: Essential Identity 132
Chapter 14: Essential Identity, Essence and Narcissism 146

BOOK TWO: SELF-REALIZATION AND CENTRAL NARCISSISM

Part 1: Characteristics and Development of Central Narcissism 153
Chapter 15: Manifestations of Central Narcissism 155
Chapter 16: The Development of Narcissism 167
Chapter 17: Factors in the Development of Narcissism 176
Chapter 18: Specific Environmental Factors 188
Chapter 19: The Process of the Development of Narcissism 203
Chapter 20: The Truth of the Grandiose Self 207
Chapter 21: The Phases of the Development of Narcissism 216

Part 2: Essence and Narcissistic Transferences 221
Chapter 22: Meaninglessness and the Flame 224
Chapter 23: Idealizing Transference 232
Chapter 24: Narcissistic Helplessness 247
Chapter 25: Support and Being 256
Chapter 26: Essential Origins of Idealization 265

Part 3: Transformations of Narcissism 277
Chapter 27: The Need to Be Seen 279
Chapter 28: The Mirror Transference 289
Chapter 29: The Empty Shell and Fakeness 302
Chapter 30: The Narcissistic Wound 309
Chapter 31: The Great Betrayal 318
Chapter 32: Narcissistic Rage 323
Chapter 33: The Great Chasm and Black Space 329
Chapter 34: Love in the Transformation of Narcissism 339
Chapter 35: Realization of the Essential Identity 345

BOOK THREE: FORMS OF NARCISSISM AND DIMENSIONS OF REALIZATION

Part 1: The Developmental Spectrum of Narcissism 359
Chapter 36: Individuation Narcissism 362
Chapter 37: Oedipal Narcissism 371
Chapter 38: Oral Narcissism 383

Part 2: Dimensions of Self-Realization 397
Chapter 39: Pure Being 401
Chapter 40: Nonconceptual Reality 409
Chapter 41: Absolute Truth 415
Chapter 42: Nondual Presence 428

Part 3: The Essential Identity in Spiritual Traditions 439
Chapter 43: The Stillpoint in Christianity 442
Chapter 44: The Atman in Hinduism 448

Appendices
Appendix A: C. G. Jung and the Spiritual Dimension of Self 459
Appendix B: The Ultimate Nature of Self in Spiritual Traditions 465
Appendix C: Levels of Conceptualization 469
Appendix D: Essence and Narcissistic Libido 475
Appendix E: The Bipolar Self and Ego Structure 480
Appendix F: The Optimizing Force of Being in the Self 483
Appendix G: Understanding and Experience 486
Appendix H: Gradual and Direct Approaches to Self-Realization 488

Notes
Book One Notes 493
Book Two Notes 531
Book Three Notes 554
Appendix C Notes 567

References 571
Index 577