QUESTION: Why shouldn’t I believe in God? ANSWER: My more than 30 years of multiple annual spontaneous mystic experiences of … More
Category: RELIGIONS
THE BEATITUDES, a mystic view.
Question: What do you think of the Beatitudes? Answer: Eighty-two percent of the words ascribed to Jesus in the gospels … More
WHY CHRISTIANITY FAILED?
Jesus of the Christian Bible told Rabbi Nicodemas that without spiritual birth, it’s impossible to understand His teachings and miracles: … More
MYSTICISM IS NOT CULTURAL.
Cosmic Reality and the mystic expression of that Reality is not cultural, not human at all, any more than a … More
‘ALL IS WELL’ v. ‘WOKE’?
The late British Lord Sacks was an Orthodox rabbi, philosopher, theologian, author, peer and public figure. As the spiritual head of … More
NO COMFORT IN GOD?
An author friend protested when I wrote (https://mysticexperiences.net/2021/09/15/is-reality-god/) I found no ‘God’ or gods in my MERs (mystical experiences of … More
JUST BEING A BETTER HUMAN A WASTE OF TIME?
Q: You say in the introduction to your blog, “You are at the wrong site if you are just seeking … More
SIN
There is no such thing. Humans believe anyone who does anything immoral or unethical, anything deliberately harmful physically or mentally, … More
“Stanzas Concerning an Ecstasy Experienced in High Contemplation”
“Stanzas Concerning an Ecstasy Experienced in High Contemplation” By St. JOHN OF THE CROSS I only come across Dr. Saint John … More
SEEKING MEANING By Anthony Garner, zenothestoic.com
Deep in meditative trance a voice, my own perhaps, told me that I sought a god and had always done … More
NOT A BUDDHA
QUESTION: So, you are a buddha? ANSWER: Certainly not. Why? Q: I read your old post that said you are a Pratyekabuddha? … More
PSYCHODELIC DRUGS TO INDUCE MER?
NO! Absolutely not. Not even as an entheogen! – a psychoactive plant or chemical used to experience the Mystical Experience … More
DOES REALITY DEMAND WORSHIP?
Q. In your mystical experiences of Reality, (MER), did Reality demand worship, service, duties, observances or rituals? No. The idea … More
RELIGIONS – AGAIN!
A long time follower of my Blog said, “You are getting too dogmatic. It is either your way or it … More
MYSTICISM versus THE INNOCENCE OF EVIL?
Contemplatives from eight different religious traditions—Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Islamic, Native American, Russian Orthodox, Protestant, and Roman Catholic—met at St. … More
Mystical Experiences of Reality 