Mystical Luminosity Experience – An Exploration of Transcendent Light
Jonathan Dinsmore, Putu Divariani, I. Kadek, Wahyu Pujhana
The international journal for the psychology of religion January 13, 2025 DOI: 10.1080/10508619.2025.2452037 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMystical luminosity experiences (MLE) are a distinct but understudied phenomenon. This work introduces and grounds the construct of MLE by bridging ancient mystical traditions with modern scientific inquiry, particularly within the psychology of religion and consciousness studies. The author argues that these experiences represent a unique category of mystical phenomena worthy of systematic investigation. The text presents a phenomenological foundation for MLE, suggesting it can be meaningfully integrated into academic study.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychology |
| Key finding | Mystical luminosity experiences constitute a distinct construct that can be grounded in phenomenology and integrated into the psychology of religion and consciousness studies. |
Abstract
Jonathan Dinsmore’s Mystical Luminosity Experience: An Initiation of a Construct Grounded in Phenomenology offers a groundbreaking exploration of an often-overlooked phenomenon: mystical luminosity experiences (MLE). By bridging ancient mystical traditions with modern scientific inquiry, this work is a rare fusion of academic rigor and spiritual insight, making it a significant contribution to the psychology of religion and consciousness studies.