145 thiempactofmysticalexperienceonself-actualizationw,orldviewu,nderstandinga,ndtoleranceinbuddhisme,asternorthodoxhy,induisma,ndislam approach with concrete procedures, and is a widely used method in the social and human sciences, especially psychology. iii. the phenomenological reduction process The phenomenological reduction process focused on the significant statements, themes and meaning units, and textural and structural descriptions. For the sake of concision and clarity, these are provided in tabular form in the Appendices. 3.1 significant statements The first stage of the analysis involved the horizontalization of significant statements, which are tabularized in Appendix A. These statements reflect the manner in which each tradition experiences spiritual ascendancy, and moreover, provide insights into mystical experience. Each horizon is “the grounding or condition of the phenomenon that gives it a distinct character” (Moustakas, 1994, p. 95). Reflection on the textural and structural qualities of each horizon assisted the researcher in understanding the experience through increased self-awareness and present-moment mindfulness. 3.2 theme and meaning units The themes and meaning units of the lived experience of spiritual ascendancy and mysticism in Buddhism, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are “the structures of the experience” (Van Mannen, 1998, p. 79). As discussed, a theme and meaning unit is not merely an object, generalization, or recurrent concept found in the text; it is a fundamental meaning structure present in the phenomenon. Using a selective approach, and reviewing the significant statements with a view to determine which statements were essential and revelatory in describing spiritual ascendancy and mystical experience, combined Buddhist, Eastern Orthodox, Hindu, and Islamic themes and/or meaning units were then constructed from the significant statements (Moustakas, 1994). These themes and/or meaning units reflect the transcendental nature of spiritual ascendancy and mystical experience and offer insights into the manner in which e impact of mys ic l experience on self-actualiza i n...
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