The reimagination of death: Dream, yoga, near-death, and clear light.
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 2004 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2004-22-4-p221-234 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article examines the concept of the clear light as it appears in both dream yoga and near-death experiences, exploring its significance for spiritual liberation. It discusses how this luminous phenomenon is interpreted within these two contexts and what it suggests about the nature of consciousness and spiritual awakening. The author inquires into whether the clear light serves a similar emancipatory function in both experiences, drawing on traditional teachings and comparative analysis to illuminate its role in the process of spiritual development.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Dream Psychology Psychoanalysis Psychotherapist |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Proposes that the clear light in dream yoga and near-death experiences may share a common interpretative framework for spiritual emancipation. |
Abstract
Article discussing the meaning of the clear light in dream yoga and in the near-death experience in order to inquire into the interpretation of its role in spiritual emancipation.