VidhyayanaOctober 10, 2025M. S. Rajani Kanth, P. Guru Murthy, Sruthi Punugu
This paper examines a cognitive approach to human development, tracing the transformative journey from misunderstanding to understanding, drawing upon the Indian philosophical tradition. Misunderstanding often arising from partial perception, emotional bias, or conceptual ignorance (avidyā) is recognized as a fundamental human experience. Engaging with key Indian systems, particularly Vedānta,...
Transandantal Meditasyon, son zamanlarda dünyada ve Türkiye’de adını sıklıkla duyurmaya başlayan yeni bir dinî harekettir. Bu hareketin ortaya çıkışı, tarihsel gelişimi, günümüzdeki durumu, mahiyeti, faaliyetleri, üyeleri gibi konular merak uyandırmaktadır. Özellikle Hint ve Uzak Doğu dinleri ile bir ilgisinin bulunup bulunmadığı sorgulanmaktadır. Transandantal Meditasyon, Hinduizm’in reformist...
Folia Medica CracoviensiaOctober 10, 2025Angelika Ziaja, Ewa Niedzielska, Krzysztof Ciszkowski et al.
INTRODUCTION: Natural hallucinogens have been known since ancient times and were widely used in religious, shamanic, and folk rituals, as well as in traditional medicine. These compounds originate from plants, animals, and fungi and exhibit considerable diversity. Different groups of substances vary in their mechanisms of action, receptor responses, effects induced, and therapeutic...
In this thesis, I examine human interaction with the supernatural, with a focus on its narrative representations. I utilise a biocultural theoretical framework, which draws on evolutionary theory and cognitive science, to explain why humans have been drawn to the supernatural throughout their long process of evolutionary development. I argue that human behaviour of telling and consuming stories...
Contemporary theories of consciousness offer a range of explanatory perspectives. Global Workspace Theory emphasizes cognitive access, Higher-Order Theories focus on metacognitive representation, Integrated Information Theory centers on intrinsic experience, and Predictive Coding Theory models cognitive processes as probabilistic inference. While each theory provides valuable insights, they...
Emerging research suggests some of the most profound meditation-induced psychological transformations require mastery of mental skills that enable access to advanced meditative states, stages, and endpoints. Such development, however, often demands years of sustained practice and expert guidance. Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) offers a novel means of potentially supporting meditative...
Nursing ReportsOctober 8, 2025Manuela Monteiro, Joel Vitorino, Marina de Goés Salvetti et al.4 citations
Background/Objectives: End-of-life (EoL) experiences are critically important for everyone involved, giving rise to a set of needs that extend far beyond bio-physiological aspects, to encompass the spiritual dimension as the core of human beings. Understanding the processes of spiritual awakening (SA) assists palliative care professionals in enhancing the quality of care provided to individuals...
Revista fisio&terapiaOctober 8, 2025Maurício Pedro Luciano da Costa, Pedro Bruschi Peiretti, Pedro Vinicius Rodrigues Silveira Silva et al.
A resurgence of scientific and clinical interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies, particularly with Psilocybin, has been observed. This paper presents an integrative literature review aiming to identify the scientific contributions, potential benefits, and limitations of the therapeutic use of psilocybin in mental health. The study followed a rigorous protocol. Searches were conducted in the...
We here delve into the intricate and evolving concepts of brain death and consciousness, particularly at the end of life. We examine the historical and technological advancements that have influenced our understanding of death, such as mechanical ventilation and resuscitation techniques. These developments have challenged traditional definitions of death, leading to the concept of brain death,...
Adding to the list of practices permeated by digital technologies, in recent years, domains related to altered states of consciousness (ASC) (e.g. psychedelic experiences) have also seen an increasing number of digital implementations. While implementations at the intersection of HCI and ASC mostly represent weak signals, there is a need for anticipatory research to explore the possible...