Mysticism and Enlightenment: A Cross-Cultural Study of Spiritual Peace
Open MIND January 1, 2026 Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad
This book examines the interplay between mysticism and enlightenment across diverse cultural traditions, arguing that the universal pursuit of spiritual tranquility manifests through shared aspirations and unique methodologies. Drawing on Sufi, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and indigenous practices, it explores mystical experiences as direct encounters with the divine or ultimate reality and enlightenment as the realization of higher wisdom and liberation. The work identifies principles such as inner detachment, self-surrender, mindfulness, and moral discipline as governing spiritual peace, and correlates indicators like deepened awareness, moral refinement, altruism, and divine connection with enlightenment across traditions. It suggests practical approaches including interfaith dialogue, spiritual retreats, and contemplative education to integrate mystical wisdom into modern life, reaffirming the universal human capacity for transcendence and the significance of interfaith appreciation in cultivating global harmony.