This article aims to reflect on two issues within the vast area of mystical studies: 1. The link between experience and knowledge; 2. Mystical experiences lived through by women as a pathway from knowledge. Firstly, we will try circumscribe concept retrieving some main thoughts scholars who have studied phenomenon writings individuals experienced it. Secondly, pursue our reflection with aid phi...

BACKGROUND Victims of Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) frequently report to specialized units at a late stage of the disease. This delay has been associated with local beliefs and a preference for traditional healing linked to a reportedly mystical origin of the disease. We assessed the role beliefs play in determining BUD sufferers' choice between traditional and biomedical treatments. METHODS Ant...

the mystical knowledge that ‘ayn al-qud?t propounds does not seem much different from other mystic’s point of view, but it might have been for the first time presented in a compiled form by him. hence, the fundamental question in this research is: what is mystical knowledge in ‘ayn al-qud?t’s point of view and how this mystical knowledge is discerned from scientific knowledge? how can we find i...

molavi's theological and mystical point of view on determinism is different. he criticizes of theological determinism, but advocates of mystical determinism. molavi refuses the determinists' belief about determinism because it has unfavorable results in worldly and eternal life. but he accepts the free and amorous determinism of mystics. his reasons in refusing theological determinism...

This paper examines the similarities and differences between ideas deriving from Rabbinic and mystical Judaism and psychoanalytic concepts. It will present material both from the Talmud and the Kabbalah (particularly the Zohar and Lurianic Kabbalistic writings). While not arguing necessarily for any historical continuity it explores how Jewish ideas provide a deep structure underlying psychoana...

s below are drawn mainly from this group of articles. However, a few older investigations that employed noteworthy methodologies are also included to convey the full range of methodological creativity that has been brought to bear on the subject of mystical experiences. The studies are listed under the category that best describes the methodology employed: Laboratory, Experimental and QURsiexpe...