Mystical experiences represent a fundamental dimension of human existence. These experiences are commonly reported across all cultures. A mystical experience subjectively is characterized by encountering the divine in a way that disrupts the normal sense of self . The definitions of mystical experience used in research and clinical publications vary considerably, ranging from "upheaval of the t...

Mystics use a special kind of language to convey their thoughts, circumstances (haal) and experiences. This is exclusive for mystics has its own distinctive words expressions. While there are numerous categorizations, mystic divided into the two broad types literal symbolic language. The employed delineate thoughts concepts surrounding mysticism, while unfolding genuine experiences mystics. In ...

In Chapter 2 of Beyond Physicalism, I suggest that mystical experience, if a source of genuine metaphysical insight, can shed light on a variety of extraordinary phenomena, including psi and near-death experience, as well as the mystery that is ordinary consciousness. It is striking that mystics are often left with the conviction that they came into contact with deeper realities during their ex...

gender combines biological, psychological, cultural, and social elements, and it is considered as a part of cultural and social identity. language is an important element in the formation of cultural identity and cultural transmission, in fact, it occurs through the symbolic order of language. in this regard, evaluation of language fundamentals from the viewpoint of anthropology and feminist sc...

This chapter begins with a brief review of descriptions and definitions of mystical-type experiences and the historical connection between classic hallucinogens and mystical experiences. The chapter then explores the empirical literature on experiences with classic hallucinogens in which claims about mystical or religious experiences have been made. A psychometrically validated questionnaire is...