Magic and Miracles (11)
Generally Western culture is grounded in scientific fact, in which things are only real if you can see, study, or examine them, or if they are verifiable by others. From a spiritual point of view there are many things we don’t understand about our universe and reality. The things we don’t understand appear to us […]
Spiritual Pilgrimage and Mystical Path (10)
A spiritual pilgrimage is a mystic quest for the hidden treasure. Pilgrims on this mystic quest are not actually traveling to an outward destination but rather they are journeying along the mystical path in search their own spiritual center. Spiritual pilgrimages can help pilgrims refocus their faith. Their purpose is to open themselves to a […]
Mysticism and Death (9)
Physical death is the mystical experience we will all have and it can be seen as being as sacred as physical birth. Death brings a release from our dualistic life, taking us into a new form of existence. Mysticism regards this transformation as one of the most sacred and elevating experiences we will ever have, […]
How Can We Achieve A Mystical State? (5)
Throughout history and different religious traditions, people have used a great number of techniques to enter into a mystical state and to open themselves up to the mystic experience. Many are successful because the mystical state is completely natural and lies in the background of everything. Because mysticism is a natural state, it can manifest […]
Exploring Mysticism (1)
The mystic quest for understanding the human purpose is discussed. Several spiritual leaders talk about their explorations into the mystery of mysticism. People’s spiritual needs have been expressed through the centuries across the essential religious experiences of human kind. Mystics traveling on a mystical journey are found at the center of every single spiritual tradition. […]