Download or read book THE MYSTICAL Exploring the Transcendent written by David Lane and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is a mystical dimension that runs through all aspects of life. Eventually every human endeavor directly encounters an impenetrable mystery where knowledge turns into ignorance and control into wonder. Indeed, no matter how much science or technology may advance, the essential mystery of life will never change. The reason why is simple: Reality is always greater than our conceptions of it."--Back cover

Download or read book The Transcendent Function written by Jeffrey C. Miller and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transcendent function is the core of Carl Jung's theory of psychological growth and the heart of what he called individuation, the process by which one is guided in a teleological way toward the person one is meant to be. This book thoroughly reviews the transcendent function, analyzing both the 1958 version of the seminal essay that bears its name and the original version written in 1916. It also provides a word-by-word comparison of the two, along with every reference Jung made to the transcendent function in his written works, his letters, and his public seminars.

Download or read book Urban Mystic Discovering the Transcendent Through Everyday Life written by Ken Mellor and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When meditation master and author Ken Mellor had a life-changing experience at 13, he had no idea where it would take him. In Urban Mystic: Discovering the transcendent through everyday life, he describes his amazing journey to spiritual awakening. Mellor's story takes you from Melbourne, Australia to the United States, India, England, Switzerland, and Germany. You'll meet psychotherapists, healers, astrologers, and many others. You will participate in fantastic experiences with masters of meditation and spiritual enlightenment-a Siddha Master, Tantric Master, Vedic Master, and a "Divine Mother." Mellor's intriguing and compelling narrative prompts self-discovery, and offers inspiration to dwell in the moment in order to awaken the soul to extraordinary transformations. Your reading will encourage you to embrace living, to cope with life's ups and downs, and to advance your own spiritual awakening. Learn to celebrate how new beginnings, hopes, dreams, successes, mistakes, and challenges are all part of your unique destiny. "An amazing odyssey from the everyday to the spirit - and back again! - that reads like the true adventure it is. I was glad to be part of it and you will be too." -Stephen Karcher, prolific author in the fields of comparative mythology, divination, and religious experience.

Download or read book In the Zone written by Michael Murphy and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVMichael Murphy, bestselling author of Golf in the Kingdom, explains the power of athletics to transform the body, mind, and spirit/divDIV /divDIVAthletes and coaches often say they feel “in the zone” while participating in sports or other endeavors, and Esalen Institute cofounder Michael Murphy carefully documents this phenomenon in one of the most comprehensive works of its kind. Murphy and coauthor Rhea A. White categorize twenty types of extraordinary athletic feats, exalted states of consciousness, and altered perceptions that, they say, evoke the richness of a spiritual practice./divDIV /divDIVThis wide-ranging compendium includes insights from amateur, Olympic, and professional athletes, such as Michael Jordan, Mario Andretti, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Schwarzenegger./div /div

Download or read book CREATED FOR A PURPOSE written by MIRRIAM MUSONDA SALATI-OPPONG and published by Mirriam Kangwa Salati-Oppong. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created for a Purpose" In a world where science and spirituality often seem like distant shores, this captivating exploration bridges the gap, inviting you to contemplate the profound tapestry of purpose that weaves through the fabric of existence. Embark on a multidimensional journey that intertwines historical roots, philosophical musings, and the latest scientific insights. From the cosmic dance of particles to the transcendental realms of spirituality, this book navigates the intersections where empirical inquiry and transcendent wisdom converge. Highlights of the Journey: Historical Roots: Trace the evolution of purpose from the musings of ancient philosophers to the existential reflections of modern thinkers. Scientific Insights: Dive into the neuroscientific, psychological, and evolutionary dimensions of purpose, exploring the adaptive advantages encoded in our biology. Spiritual Dimensions: Embark on a journey through diverse spiritual traditions, contemplating the interconnectedness of all life and the quest for inner transformation. Intersection of Science and Spirituality: Discover the potential for dialogue and integration between science and spirituality, exploring how these realms complement and enrich each other. Personal Reflections: Engage in introspective exercises and real-life narratives that guide you through a process of personal discovery and alignment with your unique purpose. Societal Impact: Consider the transformative potential of purpose-driven living in education, ethics, and environmental stewardship, envisioning a world where collective well-being is guided by shared purpose. Lifelong Journey: Recognize that purpose is not a destination but a continuous journey, evolving across the stages of life and empowering individuals to embrace intentional living. Transcendent Dimensions: Contemplate how personal purpose aligns with broader, transcendent principles, exploring self-transcendence and spiritual dimensions. Interpersonal Connections: Explore the profound interplay between individual and collective purpose, recognising the transformative impact within relationships, families, and societal structures. Purpose in a Multifaceted World: Navigate the complexities of the 21st century, considering cultural perspectives, intersectionality, and the influence of technology on purposeful living. Personal Flourishing: Examine the intricate connections between purpose and holistic well-being, resilience, and positive psychology, encouraging a pathway to a fulfilling and resilient existence. Reflections and Future Pathways: Pause and reflect on the insights gained, issuing a call to action for purposeful living, envisioning a purposeful future, and recognising the ever-unfolding nature of purpose.

Download or read book The Spiritual Quest written by Robert M. Torrance and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Torrance's wide-ranging, innovative study argues that the spiritual quest is rooted in our biological, psychological, linguistic, and social nature. The quest is not, as most have believed, a rare mystical experience, but a frequent expression of our most basic human impulses. Shaman and scientist, medium and poet, prophet and philosopher, all venture forth in quest of visionary truths to transform and renew the world. Yet Torrance is not trying to reduce the quest to an "archetype" or "monomyth." Instead, he presents the full diversity of the quest in the myths and religious practices of tribal peoples throughout the world, from Oceania to India, Africa, Siberia, and especially the Americas. In theorizing about the quest, Torrance draws on thinkers as diverse as Bergson and Piaget, van Gennep and Turner, Pierce and Popper, Freud, Darwin, and Chomsky. This is a book that will expand our knowledge—and awareness—of a fundamental human activity in all its fascinating complexity.

Download or read book Encountering Transcendence written by Lieven Boeve and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume consists of several contributions to a refined understanding of religious experience in view of contemporary theological epistemology. Diverse sample studies taken from the extensive field of religion, theology and religious studies reveal that 'religious experience' is today clearly a pivotal issue. More specifically, this is made evident in modern theological hermeneutics and in the anti-modern and/or post-modern reactions thereto, the theology of world religions and inter-religious dialogue, the contemporary resurgence of religiosity in Western society and culture, and the so-called turn to religion in contemporary continental philosophy. It would appear from such studies that the category of 'religious experience' is frequently called upon to clarify or explain the phenomenon of religion and religiosity on the one hand and to support and legitimise religious positions or the critique thereof on the other. Because of the loss of plausibility of tradition-bound religiosity and of foundational, so-called onto-theological schemes, 'religious experience' has come to constitute, for many, the last (or latest) point of departure and anchor for religion and religious thinking. This is certainly the case with respect to tendencies within contemporary Christian traditions and theological reflection. In a multitude of ways and from a variety of different perspectives, 'religious experience' and 'experience of transcendence' or 'of the divine' have gained a prominent place in philosophical and fundamental-theological conceptual schemes. In reaction to this, other authors have denied the very primacy given to religious experience in reflecting upon faith, pointing to the constitutive role of tradition and narrative without which there is no religious experience. From all this follows that the category of religious experience is in great need of reconceptualisation, not least from a theological point of view. On the one hand, religious experience is all too easily called upon to legitimise religious claims (often against 'tradition') and on the other hand, the category has become misleading in so far as it is tainted by the modern scientific understanding of experience - in reaction to which 'tradition' is then easily invoked to protect the core of religion. Both young scholars at the preceding junior conference and senior scholars during the conference's paper sessions presented from diverse perspectives new ways to conceive of religious experience in view of today's challenges of secularisation, religious plurality, the aestheticisation of religion, etc. The selected contributions have been arranged in four thematically oriented parts: 'Approaching Religious Experience in a Postmodern Age', 'Modern (re)Thinking of Religious Experience', 'Liberating Religious Experience', and 'Challenges for Spirituality'.

Download or read book The Spiritual Science of the Vedas An Advanced Exploration of Vedic Lore written by Nithin Prakash Gukhool and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writings of the Vedic scriptures are so important that they can create a veritable paradigm shift in human society, having the power to uplift, purify, and integrate human consciousness. Nithin Prakash Gukhool highlights how the information era has resurrected ancient India in this advanced study of Vedic lore. He pieces together three aspects of Vedic knowledge: Vedic philosophy, the esoteric energy kuṇdalīnī unraveled within the Vedas, and cutting-edge Vedic science relevant to the modern world-especially students. He also shares his knowledge of meditation through his own spiritual awakening, expounding on the latest findings on the scientific contribution of the rishis. Throughout his analysis, he explores why Vedic teachings are so relevant today. Find out why Hinduism and the Vedas are not merely a religion but elegant, scientific pursuits-and embark on a quest for truth with the knowledge and insights in The Spiritual Science of the Vedas.

Download or read book Transcendence and Self Transcendence written by Merold Westphal and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-16 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of the transcendence of God has traditionally been thought in terms of the difference between pantheism, which affirms that God is wholly "within" the world, and theism, which affirms that God is both "within" and "outside" the world, both immanent and transcendent. Against Heidegger's critique of onto-theology and the general postmodern concern for respecting and preserving the difference of the other, Merold Westphal seeks to rethink divine transcendence in relation to modes of human self-transcendence. Touching upon Spinoza, Hegel, Augustine, Pseudo-Dionysius, Aquinas, Barth, Kierkegaard, Levinas, Derrida, and Marion, Westphal's work centers around a critique of onto-theology, the importance of alterity, the decentered self, and the autonomous transcendental ego. Westphal's phenomenology of faith sets this book into the main currents of Continental philosophy of religion today.

Download or read book Transcendental Judaism written by David L. Lieberman and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it really possible to connect with God? Can we find spirituality in Judaism? The answer to both these questions is yes. Traditionally, Judaism teaches that we connect with God through the performance of the commandments, the mitzvot (from the Aramaic word tzavta meaning connection). But what if we are not mitzvah-observant in the traditional ways? Can we still experience a palpable closeness to God and have a sense that we are all connected as one? To this question, our sages also answer yes. Through the meditative quieting of the mind, we can directly experience that "still small voice." It is the awesome voice of infinite intelligence that created and upholds our world with compassion and justice. When we repeatedly experience it, we enliven its qualities into our lives; we "walk in God's ways." When we do so, we uplift not only ourselves, but the world around us.

Download or read book Jung the Mystic written by Gary Lachman and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bold and compact, this new biography of Carl Jung fills a gap in the understanding of the pioneering psychiatrist by focusing on the occult and mystical dimension of Jung's life and work, a critical but frequently misunderstood facet of his career.

Download or read book The Minimalist Vision of Transcendence written by Jerome A. Stone and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1992-11-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Journey to Shambala Exploring the Mysteries of an Ancient Realm written by Vejai Randy Etwaroo and published by Vejai Randy Etwaroo. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #Journey to Shambala Embark on a captivating journey to the mysterious realm of Shambala, a place steeped in mystery, spiritual wisdom, and profound transformation. "Journey to Shambala" is a mesmerizing exploration of the allure and significance of this legendary ancient land, delving into its rich cultural heritage, mythical origins, and its profound impact on spirituality and human consciousness. In this thought-provoking ebook, you will unravel the mythological connections and interpretations surrounding Shambala, tracing its roots through diverse belief systems and uncovering its hidden wisdom and teachings. Discover the significance of Shambala in Tibetan Buddhism and its role in the esoteric Kalachakra teachings. Explore Shambala's spiritual practices, rituals, and meditation techniques, and learn how they can facilitate personal healing, inner growth, and a deeper connection with the divine. Follow the historical accounts and explorations in search of the physical location of Shambala, and delve into the intriguing theories and hypotheses surrounding its whereabouts. Encounter the mythical and enlightened figures that guard and guide Shambala, and hear captivating stories of those who have had profound encounters with these guardians. As you journey through the pages, immerse yourself in the creative expressions of Shambala in literature, poetry, visual arts, architecture, and music, and discover how this mystical realm has inspired and influenced human creativity throughout the ages. Unearth the ancient prophecies and predictions linked to Shambala, and explore the interpretations and relevance of these prophecies in our modern world. Encounter the prophetic figures associated with Shambala and gain insights into their significance and messages for humanity. Delve into the esoteric teachings and hidden knowledge of Shambala, unlocking ancient wisdom and exploring the universe's secrets. Connect with the cosmic consciousness and higher dimensions, and explore Shambala as a gateway to transcendence and expanded states of consciousness. Discover the practical steps and principles for living a meaningful life inspired by Shambala, integrating its teachings into your daily life, and cultivating a Shambala-inspired lifestyle rooted in purpose, compassion, and spiritual awareness. Embrace the eternal quest for Shambala, continuing to explore its mysteries and embody its spirit as you navigate the ever-unfolding journey of personal and spiritual growth. "Journey to Shambala" is an illuminating guide that invites you to embark on a transformative exploration of a realm that transcends time and space. It beckons you to awaken to your true potential, embody love and wisdom, and contribute to creating a more harmonious and awakened world. Embark on this extraordinary adventure and let the spirit of Shambala guide you to new realms of understanding, enlightenment, and inner peace.

Download or read book MYSTICISM Complete Edition written by Evelyn Underhill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The spirit of "Mysticism" is romantic, engaged, and theoretical rather than historical or scientific. Underhill has little use for theoretical explanations and the traditional religious experience, formal classifications or analysis. She dismisses William James' pioneering study, The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902), and his "four marks of the mystic state" (ineffability, noetic quality, transcience, and passivity). Excerpt: "All men, at one time or another, have fallen in love with the veiled Isis whom they call Truth. With most, this has been a passing passion: they have early seen its hopelessness and turned to more practical things. But others remain all their lives the devout lovers of reality: though the manner of their love, the vision which they make to themselves of the beloved object varies enormously. Some see Truth as Dante saw Beatrice: an adorable yet intangible figure, found in this world yet revealing the next."

Download or read book The Face of God The Quest for Spirituality and Transcendence written by KIKI EN CHRIST and published by KIKI EN CHRIST. This book was released on with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this modern world where materialism reigns supreme, the quest for spirituality and transcendence is more vital than ever for humanity. In his book "The Face of God", the author offers us a deep exploration of this universal quest. Through a rigorous analysis of the spiritual tradition and its various manifestations, the author shows us how spirituality can be a source of wisdom, healing and personal transformation. It invites us to become aware of the importance of cultivating our relationship with the divine. But the author is not content to offer us a simple intellectual analysis of spirituality. Rather, it invites us to a deep and personal experience of transcendence through meditation, prayer, and contemplation of nature. "The Face of God" is a book that touches the heart and mind. If you're looking to broaden your spiritual horizon, this is the book for you.

Download or read book In Bondage to Evil written by T. Craig Isaacs and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Either you believe in possession or you do not. It is that simple, or at least that is how it often seems. However, the existence of the possession state in the human condition is not a matter of faith, it is a phenomenon that demands exploration.” So begins the introduction of this psycho-spiritual exploration of involuntary (or demonic) possession. Avoiding the pitfalls of many such works, here is presented the inarguable fact that the possession state does occur and must be taken seriously if those who are afflicted are to be helped. The only argument that remains is the attributed cause of the state. Covering a comprehensive array of topics from the history of demonic possession to a present understanding of the phenomenology and intrapsychic dynamics of the possession state, the book also provides a depth of understanding with respect to the various forms of possession encountered throughout the world. Readers will also gain an understanding of the various cultural and psychological explanations for possession, including neuropsychological, hypnosis, and psychodynamic theories. It concludes with the examination of three cases of demonic possession and the presentation of diagnostic criteria to assist in differentiating possession from common forms of psychopathology.

Download or read book Wagering on Transcendence written by Phyllis Carey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wagering on Transcendence explores the question of ultimate meaning in literature. Through essays, Mount Mary College professors from various disciplines analyze several pieces of literature from a variety of genres and authors to show how each depicts the human struggle to find meaning. The essays analyze concrete examples of spiritual journeys, the ways in which nature can be an avenue of transcendence, the transforming effect that the search for meaning can have on the individual, how transcendence can be experienced through community, the roles of language and story in the quest for transcendence, and the wager itself: how our bets about the existence of the Divine determine how we live our lives.