This study aimed to examine the relationship between awe experience and self- compassion among educated young adults aged 18–26 in Pakistan. Self-compassion is associated with emotional well-being, and awe, which is a self-transcendent emotion, has been linked to positive and negative psychological effects. According to the previous studies, awe can improve mindfulness and connectedness, but...
This article exposes the spiritual deception that underlies the New Age promise of an imminent “Age of Aquarius.” By retracing the intellectual lineage from Helena P. Blavatsky’s nineteenth-century Theosophy to Alice A. Bailey’s Externalization of the Hierarchy—with its timetable climaxing in 2025—the study reveals how esoteric panentheism, once confined to occult circles, has been secularized...
The non-self (anatta) concept is a distinctive and psychologically vital teaching in Buddhist philosophy. Scholars and psychotherapists working in mindfulness interventions draw on various Buddhist teachings and practices in clinical settings, and many empirical studies demonstrate their effectiveness. This study aimed to investigate the significance of integrating the non-self concept into...
Indian philosophical traditions including Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, and Jainism offer sophisticated models of consciousness, mind body relations, and psychological functioning that continue to shape contemporary thought. This paper analyses key contributions from Vedic and Upanishadic conceptions of self, Samkhya Yoga dualism, and Buddhist and Jain theories of cognition to...
This paper explores the Buddhist concept of Brahmavihāra as a fundamental framework for comprehending and developing human values. The four sublime states—mettā (loving-kindness), karuṇā (compassion), muditā (sympathetic delight), and upekkhā (equanimity)—represent, in my opinion, not only moral principles but also a thorough philosophical framework that incorporates moral behaviour,...
Bu makale, niteler (qualia) ve fenomenal bilinç sorununu çağdaş doğalcı (natüralist) yaklaşımlar bağlamında ele almakta ve bu sorunun formülasyonunun bizzat doğa anlayışının sınırları tarafından belirlendiğini savunmaktadır. Modern bilimin kartezyen kuruluşuna dayanan doğa anlayışı, doğa ve deneyim arasındaki ayrımı merkeze alarak doğayı zihinden bağımsız bir gerçeklik olarak düşünür. Bu...
This article examines the concept of new birth in light of neuroplasticity and Christian spirituality, aiming to construct a neurosoteriological paradigm that views salvation as the holistic renewal of human beings encompassing biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. In this approach, divine work is understood as the renewal of the human mind, consciousness, and behavior through...
Abstract Emerging research in neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, and epigenetics increasingly supports ancient yogic and philosophical claims that consciousness, mental states, and subtle regulatory systems play a crucial role in physical and psychological health. This paper presents an integrative framework combining yogic practices (Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation, chakra theory), depth...
This article examines the conceptions of spiritual purification and moral education in Islamic Sufism and Japanese Buddhism (particularly the Zen school) from a comparative perspective. The central research question addressed is: How do these two traditions, rooted in distinct cultural and metaphysical foundations, converge and diverge in terms of their pedagogical methods and aims?...
Health-related behaviors are essential determinants of health and well-being, yet unhealthy patterns persist globally. Psychedelics may represent an innovative tool for facilitating positive behavior change. This study investigated retrospective health-related behavior changes attributed to past psychedelic experiences. An online survey was completed by 271 adults who reported on the...