The dictionary’s definition of Quietism is a form of religious mysticism that originated in late seventeenth-century Spain, which requires a spirit that is removed from all human endeavors, completely surrendering itself to Gods will. The … Read more
Esotericism refers to the doctrine or practice of knowing the mysteries, or to a state or state of being mysterious. The term may merely refer to any knowledge that is secret or reserved. The term … Read more
Hasidism, also written Chasidism, (from Hebrew hasid, pious man), a Jewish religious movement of the 12th-13th centuries in Germany which combined austerity with overtones of mysticism. Hasidism is a subgroup of Haredi ( ultra-orthodox) Judaism, … Read more
The Rajneesh movement, a cult, has been controversial since its inception in the 1970s when the Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh later became known as Osho urged people to free themselves from all their worldly … Read more
The word Rastafari refers to a creed, religion, movement, or organization. Many Rastas reject the term “Rastafari” as a religion and instead refer to it as a way of life, philosophy, or spirituality. Some scholars … Read more
The Jewish mystical and esoteric traditions adopted a language that expanded the philosophical and scientific ideas of their time. This article focuses on identifying and designating three types of tradition within the 13th century Kabbalah, … Read more
A mystic is essentially a person who seeks a deeper understanding of a transcendent truth that transcends only rational understanding and knowledge. What unites such people is the belief that this transcendental truth exclusively transcends … Read more
Occultism is a general term that describes the various theories and practices associated with the practice of the occult, such as magic, mysticism, necromancy and other occult practices. In the Western world, occultism usually evokes … Read more