Transcendent Experiences and Flow State

A state of heightened awareness and consciousness beyond ordinary existence, often associated with spiritual or mystical experiences.

A state of complete absorption in an activity where the challenge matches one's skills, leading to a sense of effortless flow and loss of self-awareness.

Profound and transformative experiences characterized by intense emotions like joy, bliss, love, and peace.

Deep and often inexpressible experiences that alter one's perception of reality, often involving a sense of unity with the universe and profound peace.

A type of meditation technique promoted by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, involving the repetition of a mantra for 20 minutes to achieve a transcendent state.

The method of directing attention towards a chosen focus, such as an object or thought.

The tendency for attention to wander away from the chosen focus during meditation.

A measure used to assess 14 dimensions of consciousness across 53 items.

Using technology to translate ancient religious traditions into modern society.

A technique using focused ultrasound to enhance brain states linked to mystical experiences.

A wearable device that measures brain activity and provides feedback to optimize meditation.

The belief that transcendent states can be fully explained by brain activity and neurophysiology.

The view that transcendent states are subjective experiences influenced by personal perceptions and cultural background.

A metaphor comparing the filtering and processing of sensory stimuli in transcendent states to how a television receives and displays signals.

The idea that transcendent experiences represent exceptional states of brain function, providing unique insights into consciousness.

The concept that some transcendent truths are common across cultures and time periods, suggesting a universal aspect of human spiritual experiences.

A state of consciousness characterized by intense focus, effortless engagement, and a sense of losing track of time.

The experience of achieving unity within oneself, transcending the usual separation between subject and object.

The experience of achieving unity with the external world, feeling a sense of interconnectedness with everything around you.

A defining characteristic of mystical experiences where profound knowledge is experienced with absolute certainty.

A mystical experience characterized by a sense of the sacred, awe, and reverence for a higher power or reality.

A defining characteristic of mystical experiences where seemingly contradictory ideas are experienced as both true and simultaneously real.

The inability to fully express the depth and richness of mystical experiences using language.

The temporary nature of mystical experiences, eventually fading away and leaving a lasting impact on the individual.

The ability of mystical experiences to bring about transformative changes in attitude, behavior, and worldview.

The astronaut Edgar Mitchell's experience of unity and interconnectedness while orbiting the moon.

John Wren Lewis's experience of a transcendent darkness following a near-death experience.

The common phenomenon of transcendence occurring in the face of suffering.

The debate about the nature of reality: Is our ordinary understanding of the world an altered state of consciousness compared to transcendent experiences?

A mode of consciousness beyond ordinary perception and understanding, characterized by a shift in the direction of the flow of consciousness from subject to object.

A psychological mechanism that prioritizes survival, often hindering transcendent consciousness due to its focus on the physical world.

The process of redirecting the flow of consciousness from object to subject, where the focus shifts from the external world to the inner experience.

The perceived world we experience through our senses and rational thinking, which is considered an illusion compared to the reality of transcendent consciousness.

The subjective pole of consciousness, where the inward flow of consciousness originates, leading to an intensified awareness.

A state of consciousness characterized by a direct knowing without the mediation of intellect or senses, where there is no separation between subject and object.

A third way of knowing that arises from direct identification with the subject of knowledge, bypassing the limitations of sensory and rational perception.

A state of realization that the true nature of reality is opposite to the perceived world, with the more tangible and definable being less real and the tenuous and undefinable being closer to reality.

Knowledge that is felt deeply and intuitively, rather than understood intellectually, often described as a mystical experience.

A state of being where a person feels as though they have become one with the universe or a higher power.

A psychological change where a person's sense of self is significantly altered, often after a transcendent experience.

A mental technique aimed at achieving transcendent states of consciousness, often practiced in Asian traditions.

A physiological response achieved during meditation, characterized by decreased bodily arousal and relaxation.

The ability of the mind to focus on a single thought or object, often used in concentrative meditation.

Three key components of meditation: attention, monitoring, and volition. Each component plays a different role in maintaining and controlling the meditation.

Three mental tracks that can be the focus of attention during meditation: thoughts, words, and images.

A style of meditation where one focuses on a single object or thought, actively redirecting attention when it wanders.

Watching the mind wander without judgment, simply observing its contents and patterns.

Focusing attention on the self as the subject of consciousness, rather than on an object.

A practice integrating mathematics as a way to achieve transcendent states of consciousness.

An online course developed by Jeffery Martin, designed to guide participants towards a persistent state of non-symbolic experience through various techniques.