Metapsychiatry is a spiritual form of psychotherapy developed by Hungarian psychiatrist Thomas Hora (1914–1995)[1] in the second half of the 20th century.
[5] Metapsychiatry borrows from Judeo-Christian, Zen Buddhist and Taoist religious traditions, along with theistic existentialist philosophy and phenomenology;[6] similarities to Morita therapy have been noted.
[9] Its style originates with the assertion that "the meaning and purpose of life are to come to know reality",[10] which is defined as "God", "Love-Intelligence" or "Infinite Mind".
[11] The study of metapsychiatry includes the implementation of "the two intelligent questions", which seek to distinguish between experiential and spiritual existence.
[15] The qualities of peace, assurance, gratitude and love (PAGL) are cited as indicating a state of spiritual consciousness.