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Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D (2025)

Bridging Psychology and Spirituality through the Lens of Humanistic thought: Insights from The Monk Without a Robe

Author(s):

Abrar Maqbool Shah

Abstract:

This paper investigates how humanistic psychology can function as a conceptual and practical bridge between conventional psychological science and spirituality. Drawing on core humanistic thinkers—including Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Viktor Frankl—and engaging the integrative reflections of The Monk Without a Robe, this paper argues for a holistic framework: psychological growth, meaning-making, and transcendence are not separate but mutually reinforcing dimensions of human flourishing. The study analyses key themes of authenticity, self-actualization, and integration in the book “The Monk without a robe” and explores implications for therapeutic practice and existential well-being. The contribution of this paper lies in articulating a theoretically grounded and practically oriented model for bridging psychology and spirituality via humanistic thought.

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International Journal of Psychology Research
How to cite this article:
Abrar Maqbool Shah. Bridging Psychology and Spirituality through the Lens of Humanistic thought: Insights from The Monk Without a Robe. Int. J. Psychol. Res. 2025;7(2):272-274. DOI: 10.33545/26648903.2025.v7.i2d.124