Terminus
February 25, 2026
Barbara Kaszowska-Wandor
The article focuses on the reception of the book of Job in the mystical‑ascetical treatise On the Ground of Humility Called Nothing by the Polish Carmelite Stefan Kucharski (1595–1653). The author argues that the references to the book of Job found in this work are not merely superficial biblical embellishments but that they emerge from the tradition of Carmelite scripturalism. Therefore, they...
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
February 24, 2026
David Sjöström, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson, Petri Kajonius
BACKGROUND: Adolescents are increasingly using classical psychedelics, yet little is known about how psychedelics use is related to their mental health. Emerging evidence suggests that adolescents may be more vulnerable to adverse outcomes in relation to psychedelic use compared to adults. This descriptive and exploratory study examined differences between adolescents and adults in reported...
Behavioral Sciences
February 23, 2026
Joshua Lipson, Hannes Kettner, Robin Carhart-Harris et al.
BACKGROUND: The quality and valence of psychedelic experiences are influenced by a range of psychological and contextual factors. This study examines baseline mood and the "relational triad"-comprising social connectedness, mindfulness, and spirituality-as potential predictors of the quality of naturalistic psychedelic experiences. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Predicting Responses to...
Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
February 22, 2026
Glen G. Scorgie
This essay explores the influential role of pastor and writer A. W. Tozer (1897–1963) in reintroducing ecumenical spiritual resources and Christian mystical experience to mid-twentieth century conservative Protestant life in America and beyond. As a prolific writer and editor in his day, he was an important precursor to what has become known as the spiritual formation movement within these same...
The Social Science Review A Multidisciplinary Journal
February 22, 2026
Diksha Verma
Osho’s philosophical discourse in From Sex to Superconsciousness offers a stimulating yet cohesive framework in which sexuality is not regarded as opposing spirituality but rather as its essential energetic foundation. This research paper offers a comprehensive examination of his discourse, positioning it at the combination of Eastern mysticism, Tantric traditions, Western psychology, and...
bioRxiv Preprint Server
February 22, 2026
Sergio Elías Hernández, Katya Rubia, Oscar Perez-Diaz et al.
preprint
The perception of God can be as a transcendent entity that is infinite and outside of human beings, typical for religious traditions, or as an immanent entity that is outside and inside of human beings, typical for mystical traditions. These different perceptions of God may be associated with different neural correlates depending on which God we pray to. To elucidate the neural correlates of...
Current Addiction Reports
February 21, 2026
Draulio B Araujo, Lucas O. Maia, Tiago Arruda Sanchez et al.
Summarizes preclinical and clinical evidence on ayahuasca—a traditional Amazonian brew combining N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and β-carbolines—in treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, eating, and personality disorders. Preclinical work shows enhanced neuroplasticity, reduced inflammation, and oxidative stress. Human neuroimaging reveals decreased default...
Jurnal Adabiyah
February 20, 2026
Rosalinda Rosalinda, Andri Ilham, Nurdin Nurdin
This study aims to examine the exoteric dimension and esoteric values of the pilgrimage (ḥajj) contained in Syair Haji by Sheikh ‘Abd al-Ḥamīd through Paul Ricoeur’s hermeneutical approach. As a work of religious literature, Syair Haji embodies spiritual messages and mystical experiences that reflect the inner journey of a ḥajj in pursuing the divine dimension. Ricoeur’s hermeneutical method...
Romanica Cracoviensia
February 20, 2026
Maksymilian Drozdowicz
This study begins with a definition of discourse from Foucault’s perspective, then proceeds to explore various meanings of the notion of ‘mysticism’ in works ranging from Eliade and canonical authors such as Otto and James to Protestant positions. In Rio de la Plata essay writing, the use of the term ‘mysticism’ is rather ambiguous, as each author – without reference to the official and readily...
February 11, 2026
Sarah Shnayder, Gabrielle Agin-Liebes, Troy Hubert et al.
preprint
Background: Psilocybin treatment has shown promise across a range of psychiatric conditions. Mystical-type experiences during dosing sessions have been shown to predict the clinical effects of psilocybin treatment in depression, anxiety, and addiction. However, no studies have examined whether acute subjective experiences predict treatment response in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)....