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	Mysticism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the context of epistemology, mysticism refers to using non-rational methods to arrive at belief and assuming that belief to be knowledge.
		Some mystics use the term to refer to a manner wherein the mystic strives to plumb the depths of the self and reality in a radical process of meditative self-exploration, with the aim of experiencing the true nature of reality.
		Mystics of different traditions report similar experiences of a world usually outside conventional perception, although not all forms of mysticism abandon knowledge perceived through normal means.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mysticism (1251 words)

	Mysticism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mysticism (ancient Greek mysticon = secret) is meditation, prayer, or theology focused on the direct experience of union with divinity, God, or Ultimate Reality; or the belief that such experience is a genuine and important source of knowledge.
		This causes the subjectivist tendency of mysticism to be curtailed, as experiences not aligned with truths otherwise known are discarded.
		Some mystics use the term to refer to a manner wherein the mystic plumbs the depths of the self and reality in a radical process of meditative self-discovery to discover the true nature of reality experientially.
	www.bonneylake.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Mystical (1142 words)

	Mysticism article - Mysticism meditation prayer theology divinity Ultimate Reality Perspectives - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mysticism is meditation, prayer, or theology focused on the direct experience of union with divinity, God, or Ultimate Reality, or the belief that such experience is a genuine and important source of knowledge.
		The Vedic tradition is inherently mystic; the Christian apocalyptic Book of Revelation is clearly mystical, as with Ezekiel's or Daniel's visions of Judaism, and the Koran is thought by Muslims to have been inspired by the angel Gabriel in a mystical manner.
		Seemingly open-ended statements are frequently encountered among studies of mysticism, throughout its history, for example in Taoist thought and in studies of Kabbalah.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Mystic (942 words)

	The Sensitives: Dynamics and Dangers of Mysticism - Larson Publications
		Mysticism is not a new creed which one slips on with the ease with which we slip on a new dressing gown; it is a LIFE.
		Mysticism is a mode of feeling which elevates consciousness to its highest self.
		If he continues to gaze at the mental images which he thus sees in his vision, rapt and absorbed as he is, he may eventually mesmerize himself into a firm belief in their external reality.
	www.larsonpublications.com /catalog/sensitives-dynamics-and-dangers-of-mysticism/extras/56 (865 words)

	Sociology 115 lecture for 9-27: Shamanism, visionquests, and hallucinogen use: Looking at drugs through different eyes
		It combines something of the vision quest and belief in general supernatural power with the Christian Trinity; its doctrine teaches that God is a great spirit and Jesus a guardian spirit.
		The vision quest, furthermore, had to be undertaken with reverence and humility, often following a period of preparation and purification.
		The vision quest pushes the seeker beyond endurance, but the insight reconstitutes the visionary, leaving him or her stronger and wiser than any individual who never dared to dream.
	www.estarcion.com /deviant/visionquest.html (6723 words)

	Mysticism
		Some mystics claim that there is a common thread of influence in all mystic philosophies that is traceable back to a shared source.
		The Vedic tradition is inherently mystic; the Christian apocalyptic Book of Revelation is clearly mystic, as with Ezekiel's or Daniel's visions of Judaism, and the Koran was inspired by the angel Gabriel in a mystic manner.
		Examples of major traditions and philosophies with strong elements of mysticism are Vedantic Hinduism, Tibetan and Zen Buddhism, the Christian Gnostic sects, Mystery Religions and Cults, the Eastern Orthodox hesychasm, the Sufi school of Islam, the Judaic Kabbalah and many aspects of the New Age movement, such as Near Death Experiences.
	www.mandrake-press.co.uk /Main_article/mysticism.html (585 words)

	Encyclopedia: Gopi Krishna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Gopi Krishna (1903-1984) of Kashmir was yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer.
		He could see kundalini iconography in cultures worldwide, from ancient Egypt to Quetzalcoatl to the cadueus of Mercury, and believed there was a common basis, and that he had be granted entry to this vision.
		Traditionalists generally are skeptical of this overarching vision.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gopi-Krishna (647 words)

	Quest : A Guide for Creating Your Own Vision Quest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Chief Crazy Horse said in 1850, "A very good vision is needed for life, and the man who has it must follow it--as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky." There are times in life when we all need help seeing the "deepest blue," especially in times of crisis or major transitions.
		In some Native American cultures this spiritual seeking is known as a "vision quest." Author Denise Linn draws upon her Native American roots, as well as the teachings from other cultures, to offer this practical guide on creating your own vision quest.
		In it she describes different options for going on a vision quest: ranging from an indoor quest in your room to one in your own backyard all the way to a full blown vision quest in the wilderness.
	www.new-age-store.info /0345425448/Quest--A-Guide-for-Creating-Your-Own-Vision-Quest.html (791 words)

	Vision Quest: Sacred Spiritual Journey Rite of Passage Spiritual Wilderness Retreat & Spiritual Adventure with Sparrow ...
		In our vision quest programs the participant spends 4 days and nights alone, fasting on the earth.
		The first 4 days are spent in preparation with the staff, including instruction in the three-phase dynamic of initiation; the four shields model of Self and psyche; emergency and survival procedures; archetypes and allegories of the heroic journey; the dynamics of fasting; and instruction in self-initiated ceremony.
		The emphasis is on grounding and owning the lessons learned in the threshold period, for the true work of the vision quest awaits us when we return to our people.
	www.questforvision.com (350 words)

	Vision Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This vision is not physical vision, nor that which, on the astral plane, manifests itself as psychical clairvoyance; but true vision is spiritual clairvoyance - seeing through the inner spiritual eye.
		An ancient commentary says that by the middle of the fourth root-race, the "inner vision had to be awakened and acquired by artificial stimuli, the process of which was known to the old sages" (SD 2:294).
		Descartes reasoned that the seat of the soul was the pineal gland which, he said, though it was tied to the brain, was yet capable of being put into a kind of swinging motion by the animal spirits that cross the cavities of the skull.
	www.experiencefestival.com /vision_dictionary (1724 words)

	The Edge of Grace: November 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A vision quest, as I understand it -- or the dream quest, which is the term Tamarack prefers -- is a physical journey into the wilderness, and a spiritual journey into the self, to come to know oneself and one's Vision or Dream -- the path that the innermost self must follow in life.
		Typically a vision quest involves going off somewhere into the woods and staying in a spot for a while, with the minimum of distraction.
		The quest was not what I had expected, because what I'd expected, despite my best efforts, was a romanticized vision quest: Animals coming and speaking to me, a grand vision appearing before me, etc. None of that happened.
	www.davidyeh.org /musings/archives/2001_11_01_musings-archive.html (1581 words)

	mysicism information,mysticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Some mystics use the term to refer to a manner wherein the mystic plumbs the depths of the self and reality in a radicalprocess of meditative self-discovery to discover the true nature of reality experientially.
		The Vedic tradition is inherently mystic; the Christian apocalyptic Book of Revelation isclearly mystical, as with Ezekiel's or Daniel's visions of Judaism, and the Koran is thought by Muslims to have been inspired by the angel Gabriel ina mystical manner.
		In Catholic traditions, mystical theology is informed by revelation, which averts an apparent tendency to become lost in formless thought.Christian mystics, too, are obligated to obey the forms of ascetical and moral theology, as following Christ is theirprimary objective, rather than seeking mystical experiences for their own sake.
	www.vsearchmedia.com /mysicism.html (948 words)

	Dark Night of the Soul (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is based around the writings of St John of the Cross - a Spanish mystic of the sixteenth century.
		The universal key concepts that every mystic of every tradition attempts to convey are that of an absorption of the self in that which is infinitely greater than the self and at the same time, its very essence.
		Variations on this theme are found in every mystical tradition and if you can look beyond the words to the spirit of their holy writings you will come to grasp the underlying unity of every tradition.
	www.darknightofthesoul.org (589 words)

	Books : Book Of Vision Quest - reviews
		The Roaring of the Sacred River: The Wilderness Quest for Vision and Self-Healing
		I only considered a vision quest a sci-fi novelty, something good for stories, not real life.
		It is also a universal pattern, as we begin to see in "Vision Quest", that we who call ourselves "human", must find and connect with our personal mythos.
	www.ffaplanet.com /0671761897/Book_Of_Vision_Quest.html (406 words)

	Newsletter Article
		Vision Quest is proud to sponsor the Awakened Hearts Conference as they present, “Something To Believe In”.
		Awakened Hearts was created as a result of a vision combining ancient teachings with “new” understanding among humankind.
		Awakened Hearts is the epitome of a concept; it is the prototype for inspiring others to live life as a “true human Being.” This can be accomplished through the acceptance that all are entitled to their beliefs; there is no “wrong” way to live provided the intent is not to harm another.
	www.visionquestbooks.com /Articles/May03.html (595 words)

	Trance Dance Vision Quest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The TranceDance / Vision Quest Ritual Workshop is presented in a 2 1/2 day format.
		Mysticism and Dream Work" will provide opportunities for each participant to explore their own body/mind as a way to discovering meaning in the previous Trance Dance and Soul Hunting journeys.
		A prominent figure in the emerging science of body-centered psychology his presentations are accentuated with intellectual depth and a unique insight into the relationships between traditional shamanic healing, western science and eastern mysticism.
	www.niamoves.com /trancedance_vision_quest.htm (1313 words)

	Cinephiles Store: Product Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Yeats's "A Vision" gives an esoteric and occult view of the nature of reality and is the product of years of collaboration between the poet, W. Yeats, and his wife, George, in automatic writing, followed by years of synthesis and research to work it into book form.
		This is the 1925 version of "A Vision", not the more final 1937 version (see the other titles available here, which are all editions of the later one).
		Large blocks of the 1925 version remained unchanged in the 1937 one -- the descriptions of characters for each phase of the moon and the outline of history -- but the explanations of the processes and mechanisms involved were completely rewritten.
	www.cinephiles.net /cgi-bin/store.php?ASIN=0766129624 (698 words)

	Child Toy-The Mystic Quest- An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism - An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Mystic Quest by David S. Ariel may be the most accessible and sophisticated introduction to Jewish mysticism available.
		By demonstrating the pervasive mystical dimension of Jewish culture, Ariel gives his Jewish readers the great gift of enlarging their understanding of what they already know, enabling them to find new revelation in the religion that has always guided them.
		Description: In the late twelfth century, at the height of the Middle Ages that saw the flowering of the mystical element in Christendom, the Rabbinic Judaism of southern Europe was transformed by the eruption of new, Gnostic attitudes and symbolism.
	www.go2share.net /z_toygame/A_the_mystic_quest_an_-0876689284.htm (998 words)

	The world's top Mysticism websites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		An outline of a preparatory stance for a mystical outlook, citing conventional literary and religious sources.
		A student organization that provides a way to share the glory of mysticism and eliminate all myths regarding mysticism, teaching mysticism as a way of life.
		Essays on mysticism and knowledge, biographies of mystics and a discussion forum.
	dirs.org /dir-wiki.cfm/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Mysticism (1504 words)

	Powerful Intentions - Forums - Taking the Quantum Leap... Too Far? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It's apparently only a very loose interpretation of physics, and a looser interpretation of mysticism, that allows for their surprising convergence—and opens the door to the even wilder idea that by drinking some of this quantum mystical brew, you'll be able to create your own reality.
		Mystical practice is traditionally aimed toward the mind-shattering revelation that there is actually only one reality and one self, and this revelation is said to liberate the individual from his or her attachment to personal desires.
		Sometimes traditional mystical practice is totally or occasionally ascetic practice,(a monastic life vs a vision quest or retreat) a sacrificial practice, so that the desires, intention, and vision of the mystic are assumed not to have a sensual, physical, material content.
	vibes.powerfulintentions.com /forum/topic/1858 (1255 words)

	Vision quest (mysticism) - Enpsychlopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mystic visions may be most readily obtained by studying [weather satellite photographs].
		The highest clouds in which mystic visions are seen are the imaging nebulae such as M16 and the imaging galaxies such as M51.
		These serve to sub-illustrate the mystic image defined by the constellations on the celestial sphere.
	www.grohol.com /psypsych/Vision_quest_%28mysticism%29 (212 words)

	Child Toy-Quest - A Guide for Creating Your Own Vision Quest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Full of passion, mysticism, and practical information, it will tap in to the source of your power at the depths of your soul.
		In this triumphant autobiography, Denise speaks with a compassionate yet fiery conviction, born of deep pain, as she describes overcoming the horror of an abusive childhood and the terror of being stricken...
		This is a very good instructional book on the types of vision quests, preparation, and what to do after the quest (quite important).
	www.go2share.net /z_toygame/A_quest__a_guide_for_c-0345425448.htm (1111 words)

	Vision quest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Vision quest is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Vision quest: beyond IQ, EQ and SQ - the Evolution of Intelligence
		Its philosophy is rooted in ancient traditions, often based on mystical experiences, each within a different context.
	www.experiencefestival.com /vision_quest (997 words)

	Mysticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		St Thomas Aquinas, a Catholic mystic from the 13th century, defined it as cognitio dei experimentalis.
		For example, St Thomas Aquinas' mystical experiences all occurred squarely within the love of the Catholic Eucharist.
		the Native American Ghost Dances of the late 19th Century were mystical in origin.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/mysticism (1016 words)

	Cosmic Creations: Vision Quest Talisman Jewelry
		This jewelry interweaves images of human and beast with elements of mysticism and myth.
		These talismans are a "work in progress" as the back side is smooth with the texture of bone, suitable for carving your own images.
		Just as the ancients would inscribe memorable events or mark the seasons on bones, the owner of this art piece is able to scratch (scrimshaw) a personal vision upon the back.
	www.islandnet.com /~cosmic/x.htm (303 words)

	Indigenousness and the Politics of Spirituality
		The commodification of indigenous spirituality that marked the last half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st is based on Romanticism’s construction of indigenes as more authentic, closer to nature and the sacred than Westerners; but it grew out of popular fascination with indigenous spirituality, fueled partly by ethnography and its imitators.
		Although most of us feel sympathy with Lakota indignation, there are nevertheless problems with the notion of appropriation as applied to spiritual traditions, now classified by some as “non-tangible cultural property.” The most evident is that the use of non-tangibles by cultural outsiders does not deprive natives of their use.
		If New Agers wish to stage vision quests and commune with their power animals, it does not prevent Native Americans from engaging in their own forms of worship.
	www.aaanet.org /press/an/0504_magliocco.htm (1361 words)

	THE LIFE ENERGY AMPLIFIER: FIFTH LEVEL AMPLIFICATION
		With the LEA as your vision quest guide, you can open these inner planes of consciousness and discover that this quality of pure joyful intelligence is everywhere.
		The ultimate tantric vision quest may be to explore a higher love that comes from the erotic union of two people loving outside of the perceptual filters of the past and of cellular trauma.
		A vision quest in our work is a psychotronically-assisted process that dispels myths and puts you in touch with the creator within as you realize your deepest truths.
	www.oxygenresearch.com /oxybliss/bliss_factor.html (20750 words)

	Mysticism -- Holiness East and West -- Denise Lardner Carmody John Tully Carmody
		In Mysticism: Holiness East and West, the Carmodys apply this broad definition of mysticism - a direct encounter with ultimate reality - to mystical experiences found in the world's great religions, providing insight into mysticism and into religious practice around the globe.
		Equally important, the Carmodys compare the mysticism found in one tradition with that found in the others, revealing how mystical practice varies widely from one religious group to the next.
		In providing a comprehensive and accessible guide to mysticism, the Carmodys have done a major service for anyone seeking mystical experience and for all those interested in religion as practiced throughout the world.
	www.frontlist.com /detail/0195088190 (265 words)

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