The article is devoted to the analytical consideration of mystical-theological views on the essence of man in the Orthodox Christian worldview, developing the biblical idea of man as the image and likeness of God and as a microtheos (small god), or god by grace. The specificity of this direction is the transcendental-religious holistic approach, in which man is studied not autonomously, in his...
Background:Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to contribute to mental health issues and interfere with response to mental health interventions. Psychedelics have been found to improve mental health outcomes; however, the exploration of the effects of psychedelics on mental health in those with higher ACEs remains limited. The present study aimed to examine mental health outcomes and...
Contemplation is a profound and important spiritual practice in the Christian tradition, especially in the thought of St. Gregory of Nyssa. This paper aims to explore the role of contemplation as a path to achieving enlightenment and mystical union with God. The method used in this paper is a qualitative method, namely the author analyzes the thoughts of Gregory of Nyssa, who emphasizes that...
The mystical phenomenon is understood as a profound and bordeline experience of reality, where the human being reaches a state of consciousness such that it transcends the ordinary concepts with which we understand the world. This experience suggests a notion of reality according to which there is an order underlying physical phenomena (fundamental reality) and distinct from them, where...
This article offers a philosophical analysis of the categories of existence and non-existence as articulated in Jalaluddin Rumi’s Masnavi-yi Ma’navi, situating his thought within the broader context of Islamic metaphysics and Sufi ontology. It argues that Rumi reinterprets classical metaphysical categories not as static oppositions but as dynamic and interrelated dimensions of spiritual...
Johdanto BMGIM (Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music), josta käytetään myös nimitystä GIM-terapia, on musiikin kuunteluun ja mielikuvatyöskentelyyn pohjautuva musiikkipsykoterapiamenetelmä, jonka on kehitellyt Yhdysvalloissa 1970-luvulla Helen Lindquist Bonny.GIM-terapiassa asiakas kuuntelee virittäytymisen myötä saavutetussa muuntuneessa tietoisuuden tilassa (ASC, altered state of...
Abstract Ayahuasca profoundly alters conscious experience, yet robust, time-resolved EEG markers of its network-level effects remain limited. We combined machine learning with complex-network analysis to quantify how functional connectivity reorganizes across time and hemispheres in resting-state EEG from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial including three 5-min sessions:...
As psychedelic use increases, understanding how demographic and behavioral factors influence the effects of psychedelics is essential for both research and public health. This cross-sectional retrospective study examined 365 people who currently use psilocybin, analyzing differences in acute experiences, psychological outcomes, and substance co-use patterns. Participants were categorized into...
Objectives: This study examines the demographics of those who teach Mindfulness-Based Programs (MBPs) online, and their experiences of the online teaching process. Understanding these issues could inform strategies to widen access and enables understanding of the challenges and opportunities of teaching MBPs online versus in-person. Methods: Data from 109 mindfulness MBP teachers were collected...
Background: Psychedelics induce profound changes in perception and thinking; however, little is known about the neural mechanisms and prediction of these effects. Aims: Investigating ayahuasca-induced experiences, mind-wandering, and electroencephalogram (EEG) oscillations, beyond the prediction of subjective experiences by baseline EEG. Methods: In a randomised, double-blind,...