209 thiempactofmysticalexperienceonself-actualizationw,orldviewu,nderstandinga,ndtoleranceinbuddhisme,asternorthodoxhy,induisma,ndislam Table 4 Creative Synthesis Comprehensive Expression of Essences in Spiritual Ascendancy and Mystical Experience in Buddhism, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam Material reality is restricted, mortal, and time-bound. Spiritual reality is boundary free, immortal, and timeless. The self-centric ego is the creation of material reality. The true self is the product of the vision of spiritual reality. The awareness of the self-centric ego is circumscribed by the body, mind, and thoughts. The awareness of the true self is uncircumscribed. The self-centric ego lives in a state of separation from God and creation. The true self lives in a state of unity with God and creation. The self-centric ego is continually striving and dissatisfied. The true self is still and satisfied. Material reality is understood through cognitive thoughts and reason. Spiritual reality is perceived through the ‘heart’ or the organ of spiritual cognition. The lived-experience of material reality is a reaction to the external. The lived-experience of spiritual reality proceeds from inward reflection through the path of spiritual ascendancy. Corruption is the result of identification with material reality and distraction from spiritual reality. Purification is the pursuit of spiritual reality and the minimization of distractions. Material reality and its effects are characterized by noise. Spiritual reality and its effects are characterized by silence. The lived-experience of material reality is characterized by defocus and scatteredness. The lived-experience of spiritual reality is characterized by focus and attention. Extrospection is the way of material reality. Introspection is the way of spiritual ascendancy. Petitionary prayer is the language of material reality. Contemplative prayer is the language of spiritual reality. Petitionary prayer is a stumbling block to spiritual cognition. Contemplative prayer activates spiritual cognition. e impact of mys ic l experience on self-actualiza i n...
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