I asked ChatGPT: “Are there any current books or papers on true mystical experiences of Reality?”
ChatGPT said:
Exploring contemporary literature on mystical experiences of reality can provide profound insights into human consciousness and spirituality. Here are some notable works:
Why Does Reality Exist?: Mystical Experience, Spiritual Awakening
This book delves into themes found in mystical experiences, near-death experiences, shamanic entheogenic experiences, and lucid dreams, offering essays, parables, and images to explore these dimensions.
AMAZON
Mystical Experience of Reality – Volume II by Keith Michael Hancock
Part of a series, this volume compiles posts from Hancock’s blog, ‘mysticexperiences,’ presenting case histories and insights into the mystical experience of reality, contributing to the growing scientific and academic literature on human existence.
BARNES & NOBLE
The Varieties of Mystical Experience by Simon Critchley
This work examines the unsayable aspects of mystical experiences, exploring their significance and impact on human thought and spirituality.
BOOKFORUM
The Best Books on Ecstatic Experiences
This compilation includes works like ‘The Varieties of Religious Experience’ by William James and ‘Moksha: Aldous Huxley’s Classic Writings on Psychedelics and the Visionary Experience,’ offering diverse perspectives on ecstatic and mystical experiences.
FIVE BOOKS
Isness: Using Multi-Person VR to Design Peak Mystical-Type Experiences Comparable to Psychedelics
This research paper explores how virtual reality can induce mystical-type experiences comparable to those occasioned by psychedelics, contributing to the understanding of consciousness and spirituality.
ARXIV
These resources offer diverse perspectives on mystical experiences, blending personal narratives, scholarly analysis, and innovative research to deepen our understanding of reality and consciousness.
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