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Jiawei Liu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Shanghai Theatre Academy, a Master of Arts in Theatre Directing from Moscow State University of Arts, a Master of Arts in Multimedia Communications from the Academy of Art University, and a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. He is the Executive Vice President of Golden Gate College, a Board Member of California Private University, and Chair of the Drama and Psychology Association under the Da Vinci Education Foundation. His published works, including Training Language for Directing and Acting, On the Stage, and Transpersonal Methods in Actor Training, explore the theoretical and practical intersections of acting and psychology. His scholarly contributions, featured in journals such as Art Evaluation and Drama House, reflect a sustained engagement with performance studies and psychological inquiry. Liu's contributions extend beyond scholarship to innovation, holding patents for an Intelligent Sandplay Device and a Dramatic Performance Display System, both exemplifying his commitment to advancing the field. His original theatrical works, such as Moving and The Sage Confucius, further demonstrate his synthesis of psychological insight with creative practice, positioning him as a significant voice in the evolving dialogue between psychology and the performing arts.
This book masterfully integrates the core principles of transpersonal psychology into a phenomenological exploration of performance, offering groundbreaking insights into acting as a practice of existence and meaning-making. The author skillfully navigates the dialectical relationship between action, text, and action, demonstrating that acting is not merely a medium for artistic creation but also a profound pathway for spiritual awakening and self-transcendence. Both theoretically rigorous and deeply insightful, this work is an essential read for anyone seeking to delve into the philosophical dimensions and spiritual essence of performance. ---- Guim, George, Ph.D. ""Knowing Being Acting"" represents a landmark contribution to the intersection of transpersonal psychology, phenomenology, and the performing arts. Through a meticulous analysis of the dynamic process of ""action-text-action,"" the author transcends conventional theories of acting, positioning it as a sacred ground for spiritual practice and consciousness transformation. Balancing academic rigor with practical applicability, this book provides invaluable insights for interdisciplinary scholars. As a researcher dedicated to the convergence of consciousness and science, I highly recommend this book to readers eager to understand how performance can drive both individual and collective transformation. It is a portal to the deeper connections between art and spirituality."" ----Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, Ph.D. The book offers a groundbreaking synthesis of phenomenology and transpersonal psychology, delivering a profound examination of the essence of performance. The author not only illuminates the transformative nature of acting as a process of action and consciousness integration but also constructs a novel theoretical framework that bridges textual interpretation and embodied practice. This work establishes an essential link between science and spirituality, enriching our understanding of performance as a phenomenon of healing and self-transcendence. As a scholar of East-West psychology, I find this book to be an indispensable resource for researchers and practitioners exploring the profound intersections of performance and spiritual awareness. ----Ted Esser, Ph.D.
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