| A common theme in mysticism is that the mystic and all of reality or God are a unity, termed '''Unio Mystica''' "mystical union". | | A common theme in mysticism is that the mystic and all of reality or God are a unity, termed '''Unio Mystica''' "mystical union". |
| The purpose of mystical practices is to achieve that oneness in experience, to achieve a larger identity and re-identify with the all that is. Terms for this fundamental experience occur with various connotations in most or all religious traditions, | | The purpose of mystical practices is to achieve that oneness in experience, to achieve a larger identity and re-identify with the all that is. Terms for this fundamental experience occur with various connotations in most or all religious traditions, |
− | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Mysticism''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Mysticism '''''this link'''''].</center> | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Mysticism''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Mysticism '''''this link'''''].</center> |
| The term "mysticism" is often used to refer to beliefs which go beyond the purely [[exoteric]] practices of mainstream [[religion]]s, while still being related to or based in a mainstream religious doctrine. For example, [[Kabbalah]] is a significant mystical movement within [[Judaism]], and [[Sufism]] is a significant mystical movement within [[Islam]]. [[Gnosticism]] refers to various mystical sects of classical / late antiquity that were influenced by [[Platonism]], [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]]. Some have argued{{who?}} that Christianity itself was a mystical sect that arose out of Judaism. Non-traditional knowledge and ritual are considered as [[Esotericism]], for example [[Buddhism]]'s [[Vajrayana]]. [[Vedanta]], the Naths (North India), the Natha (South India), [[Siddhar]], Nagas are considered the several mystical branches of [[Hinduism]]. [[Hinduism]], being an ancient religion and a rather broad 'all-paths' embracing philosophy, has many mystical branches. <!--Hindu variants, etc?--> | | The term "mysticism" is often used to refer to beliefs which go beyond the purely [[exoteric]] practices of mainstream [[religion]]s, while still being related to or based in a mainstream religious doctrine. For example, [[Kabbalah]] is a significant mystical movement within [[Judaism]], and [[Sufism]] is a significant mystical movement within [[Islam]]. [[Gnosticism]] refers to various mystical sects of classical / late antiquity that were influenced by [[Platonism]], [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]]. Some have argued{{who?}} that Christianity itself was a mystical sect that arose out of Judaism. Non-traditional knowledge and ritual are considered as [[Esotericism]], for example [[Buddhism]]'s [[Vajrayana]]. [[Vedanta]], the Naths (North India), the Natha (South India), [[Siddhar]], Nagas are considered the several mystical branches of [[Hinduism]]. [[Hinduism]], being an ancient religion and a rather broad 'all-paths' embracing philosophy, has many mystical branches. <!--Hindu variants, etc?--> |