The mystical perspective can be developed through the process described by mystic and author Evelyn Underhill. The development of the Universal Mystic way is done through a series of five steps which begin with awakening and ends with either the third stage or the stage of illumination, or the fifth stage, called the stage of … [Read more…]
There are differing views on mysticism. It has been studied that there are seven themes of mysticism present in all the religions of the world, from Roman and Protestant Christianity to Buddhist and other Eastern religions. It is a commonly held belief that views on mysticism depend on the person experiencing it. Generally, views on … [Read more…]
Mysticism works towards the ultimate attainment of one goal, and that is the perfect unity with the Supreme Being or the universe. For Christians, mysticism involves a gradual transformation of the egoic self that is directed to the path of becoming more like the image of God. Mysticism at work here includes living in harmony … [Read more…]