Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights predictive of wellbeing: a qualitative-quantitative approach.
Jussi Jylkkä, Hilla Väyrynen, Enyu Lin, Catharina Walldén, Andreas Krabbe, Juuso Kähönen, Pilleriin Sikka
Conscious Cogn July 7, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2025.103901 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative-quantitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 213 |
| Population | Individuals who reported personally meaningful psychedelic or meditation experiences |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Profound personal insights Transformative insights Deep insights Mystical revelations Psychological revelations Philosophical revelations Enhanced wellbeing Meditation practices Psychedelics Personal transformation Positive shifts Profoundly benefit individuals |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights that predict wellbeing. |
Abstract
Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights predictive of wellbeing: a qualitative-quantitative approach.