Mysticism, immediate, direct, intuitive knowledge of God or of ultimate reality attained through personal religious experience. Wide variations are found in both the form and the intensity of mystical experience. The authenticity of any such experience, however, does not depend on the form but solely on the quality of life that follows the experience. A mystical life is characterized by enhanced vitality, productivity, serenity, and joy as the inner and outward aspects harmonize in union with God.
An introduction to mysticism, and information on the major types of mystical experience. Includes a place to register mystical experiences and read those of others. http://www.bodysoulandspirit.net/
A somewhat commercial offering of teachings, principles, techniques of mysticism from around the world and across centuries of time. Stated goals: discover potential, gain peace of mind, overcome stress, awaken mystically. http://www.themystic.org/
A site devoted to reclaiming one's own lived experience through meditative, phenomenological reflection. phenomenology, existentialism, existential phenomenology, pure phenomenology, embodiment, meditation, reflection, psychotherapy, somatics, Husserl, He http://home.earthlink.net/~rationalmystic/door.htm
A comparison of Christian mysticism to Sufism. An instructive example of how cults are built and maintained, as well as an examination of the root similarities of all major world religions. http://www.blaketashi.com/
Researches the mystical and historical aspects of God and the universe. Includes links to others sites that research religious and mystical subjects. http://www.geocities.com/dpv5716/index.html
A periodically published collection of literature, definitions, orginal thoughts, poetry and prose all presented to the public from widely varying and spontaneous points of view. http://www.zeitgeistcowboy.com/
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. http://mysticalunion.8k.com
The PBPF prints and distributes the works of Paul Brunton (1898-1981). Includes information about Paul Brunton, the Foundation and their programs. http://www.paulbrunton.org/
Teachings, practices, and resources based on the teachings of the mystics from the major religious traditions, presented in a form compatible with our modern scientific culture. http://www.centerforsacredsciences.org/
A description of the millenial Javanese culture and the theory and practice of Sumarah, a group practicing Javanese mysticism. http://sumarah.tripod.com/index.htm
Reality Shifts are changes which occur without any direct physical intervention; they are mysterious appearances, disappearances, transformations, and transportations that occur in and around us. http://realityshifters.com/
