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Published on: April 27, 2016
Summary
This study explores the concept of a "feeling of eternity" across religious and secular traditions. It examines altered states of consciousness that allow for an extra-temporal existence beyond ordinary perception.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Philosophy of Time
- Religious Studies
Context:
- Explores the concept of a 'feeling of eternity' present in diverse religious traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Shamanism) and secular thought (Artaud, Jung, Proust, Romain Rolland, Maslow).
- Addresses the human experience of transcending ordinary temporal perception, accessing an 'extra-temporal' existence or 'eternal contenance'.
Purpose:
- To present a parallel examination of viewpoints and testimonies regarding the feeling of eternity from various disciplines.
- To make this profound experience more accessible and encourage serious consideration, despite its infrequent discussion in dominant cultural currents.
Summary:
- The article investigates the theme of modified time perception leading to an 'exit' from time, a state of being that grasps existence beyond its ephemeral nature.
- It posits that achieving this 'feeling of eternity' requires a shift from ordinary consciousness to alternative modes of awareness, as described by various traditions and thinkers.
Impact:
- Facilitates a deeper understanding and appreciation of the 'feeling of eternity' by juxtaposing diverse perspectives.
- Encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and contemplation of non-ordinary states of consciousness and their implications for human experience.
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