Psilocybin has been used for centuries for religious purposes; however, little is known scientifically about its long-term effects. We previously reported the effects of a double-blind study evaluating the psychological effects of a high psilocybin dose. This report presents the 14-month follow-up and examines the relationship of the follow-up results to data obtained at screening and on drug s...

This article aims to reflect on two issues within the vast area of mystical studies: 1. The link between experience and knowledge; 2. Mystical experiences lived through by women as a pathway from knowledge. Firstly, we will try circumscribe concept retrieving some main thoughts scholars who have studied phenomenon writings individuals experienced it. Secondly, pursue our reflection with aid phi...

mystical language has always been one of the most prominent fields of investigation since the very beginning of its evolution. it has also been taken deep into account not only by the mystics, but also by the researchers concerned. after the flourishing of theorising in the 20th century, and the emergence of the theory of formalism, due to its analytical and scientific strength, many researcher...

Background: Practitioners in a variety of spiritual/religious traditions have described “mystical experiences”, defined by common set qualities. The “Mystical Experience Questionnaire” (MEQ30) provides validated and quantitative measure mystical experience, has been used successfully to demonstrate that the hallucinogenic substance psilocybin triggers mystical-type e...

s below are drawn mainly from this group of articles. However, a few older investigations that employed noteworthy methodologies are also included to convey the full range of methodological creativity that has been brought to bear on the subject of mystical experiences. The studies are listed under the category that best describes the methodology employed: Laboratory, Experimental and QURsiexpe...

The main goal of this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study was to identify the neural correlates of a mystical experience. The brain activity of Carmelite nuns was measured while they were subjectively in a state of union with God. This state was associated with significant loci of activation in the right medial orbitofrontal cortex, right middle temporal cortex, right inferior an...