Avainsana: Comparative religion
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction — Part 43
This post explores mystical experience as a universal dimension of human consciousness that transcends culture, religion, and historical period. From the trance rituals of the Kalahari San peoples to Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Christianity, and Hinduism, mystical traditions have sought ways to dissolve the boundaries between self and world. The post examines how mystical experience transforms…
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 36
This exploration examines the interplay between perception, duality, and oneness through insights from ancient traditions and modern interpretations. It highlights how economic systems disrupt unity, fostering dissatisfaction. Through spiritual practices, individuals can gradually awaken to interconnectedness, overcoming misaligned perceptions shaped by social constructs, ultimately revealing profound truths of existence.