Mysticism
noun
The belief that it is possible to directly know God or other spiritual truth through deep thought or by having special experiences outside of the normal human experience.
Many philosophers in the Middle Ages were drawn to mysticism.
Often appears as...
- christian mysticism
- islamic mysticism
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Academic,Religious
noun
The action of having mysteries or secrets especially in a religion or practice.
The shop was filled with the mysticism of Eastern religions.
Often appears as...
- air of mysticism
- imbued with mysticism
noun
A way of life or attitude that involves the search for spiritual meaning or truth outside the realm of normal perception.
She found her way back to faith through mysticism.
Often appears as...
- practicing mysticism
- study of mysticism
noun
The belief that it is possible to directly know God or other spiritual truth through deep thought or by having special experiences outside of the normal human experience.
Many philosophers in the Middle Ages were drawn to mysticism.
Often appears as...
- christian mysticism
- islamic mysticism
Usage tips
Academic,Religious
noun
The action of having mysteries or secrets especially in a religion or practice.
The shop was filled with the mysticism of Eastern religions.
Often appears as...
- air of mysticism
- imbued with mysticism
noun
A way of life or attitude that involves the search for spiritual meaning or truth outside the realm of normal perception.
She found her way back to faith through mysticism.
Often appears as...
- practicing mysticism
- study of mysticism
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intimate Experience
Focuses on a deeply personal understanding or encounter with spirituality, not a general belief.
His retreat into the mountains was to seek mysticism through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized Religion
Mysticism usually refers to experiences beyond traditional religious practices and institutions.
She explored mysticism, looking for truths beyond the church's teachings.
Pro Tip 3/3Direct Insight
Mysticism involves direct insight or revelation not mediated by human interpretation.
Through meditation, he experienced mysticism as a direct insight into the divine.
Pro Tip 1/3Intimate Experience
Focuses on a deeply personal understanding or encounter with spirituality, not a general belief.
His retreat into the mountains was to seek mysticism through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized Religion
Mysticism usually refers to experiences beyond traditional religious practices and institutions.
She explored mysticism, looking for truths beyond the church's teachings.
Pro Tip 3/3Direct Insight
Mysticism involves direct insight or revelation not mediated by human interpretation.
Through meditation, he experienced mysticism as a direct insight into the divine.
Pro Tip 1/3Intimate Experience
Focuses on a deeply personal understanding or encounter with spirituality, not a general belief.
His retreat into the mountains was to seek mysticism through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Organized Religion
Mysticism usually refers to experiences beyond traditional religious practices and institutions.
She explored mysticism, looking for truths beyond the church's teachings.
Pro Tip 3/3Direct Insight
Mysticism involves direct insight or revelation not mediated by human interpretation.
Through meditation, he experienced mysticism as a direct insight into the divine.
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Sherwin Nuland: How...
of the bitter dregs of near-disaster in childhood and emerged not just unscathed but strengthened. I really have it figured out so that I can advise people about death and dying, so that I can talk about mysticism
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How to spot a fad diet -...
Not all diet crazes tout weight loss. What about claims of superfoods, cleanses, and other body-boosting solutions? Marketing emphasizes the allure of products associated with ancient and remote cultures to create a sense of mysticism for consumers.
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Sherwin Nuland: How...
of the bitter dregs of near-disaster in childhood and emerged not just unscathed but strengthened. I really have it figured out so that I can advise people about death and dying, so that I can talk about mysticism
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Dave Davies
British Musician
What I believe in touches many aspects of religious and spiritual thought. Mainly I'm influenced and inspired by the eastern yogi's aspect of mysticism, Which is, I think, the future.
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Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
The Catholic Church is a weird church. Much mysticism is sown broadspread from its ritual mysteries till it extends into the very lives of its constituents and parishoners.
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Toyah Willcox
English Musician
Some people believe tarot cards are a form of black magic or senseless new age mysticism but for me they are a practical way of talking directly to the universe.
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Milan Kundera
Czechoslovakian Writer
Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits of humility or the limits of delight.
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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
I'll tell you what: I believe mysticism is a very serious endeavor. One must be equipped for it.
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Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
It's all about sensitivity. If you have sensitivity then mysticism will be part of your life.
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Nic Pizzolatto
American Novelist
I was raised in a heavily Catholic family. Early and consistent encounters with mysticism.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Mysticism is the mistake of an accidental and individual symbol for an universal one.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
Liking money like I like it, is nothing less than mysticism. Money is a glory.
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Dave Davies
British Musician
What I believe in touches many aspects of religious and spiritual thought. Mainly I'm influenced and inspired by the eastern yogi's aspect of mysticism, Which is, I think, the future.
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Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
The Catholic Church is a weird church. Much mysticism is sown broadspread from its ritual mysteries till it extends into the very lives of its constituents and parishoners.
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Toyah Willcox
English Musician
Some people believe tarot cards are a form of black magic or senseless new age mysticism but for me they are a practical way of talking directly to the universe.
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Milan Kundera
Czechoslovakian Writer
Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits of humility or the limits of delight.
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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
I'll tell you what: I believe mysticism is a very serious endeavor. One must be equipped for it.
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Devendra Banhart
Venezuelan Musician
It's all about sensitivity. If you have sensitivity then mysticism will be part of your life.
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Nic Pizzolatto
American Novelist
I was raised in a heavily Catholic family. Early and consistent encounters with mysticism.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Mysticism is the mistake of an accidental and individual symbol for an universal one.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
Liking money like I like it, is nothing less than mysticism. Money is a glory.
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