Theory of Enlightenment (atheist)

[Random]

Originally Posted by doppelgänger

Also, if you've read RAW's "Prometheus Rising" recall that Dr. Timothy Leary was exploring neurological theories of subjective spiritual experience decades ago.

Yes, the eight-circuit model, I remember; Wilson used it a lot. I'm sure you remember I said I have read the book.

However, I did not imagine mainstream science to be much interested in the relationship between mystic/altered states and physics, I see that I was off base there.

Sorry about that.

[yearningknight]

I have yet to be enlightened by anything that I have read. I have studied Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Wicca, Satanism, Scientology, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Scientology. In doing so I have recieved no form of enlightment which is what I seek.

[Jaiket]

Originally Posted by yearningknight

I have yet to be enlightened by anything that I have read. I have studied Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Wicca, Satanism, Scientology, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Scientology. In doing so I have recieved no form of enlightment which is what I seek.

What do you think enlightenment is?

[gnostic]

Life is full of joy and suffering. And only death can release us from suffering. That's perhaps the only enlightenment you would need.

[Super Universe]

Originally Posted by yearningknight

I have yet to be enlightened by anything that I have read. I have studied Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Wicca, Satanism, Scientology, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Scientology. In doing so I have recieved no form of enlightment which is what I seek.

If you think it's supposed to come from a book then you are much too rigid. Try looking for it to come from children laughing, or from watching a kitten playing, or maybe search for it in a grove of tall Redwood trees. Oh, and it helps to smile while you're looking for it.

[Super Universe]

Enlightenment is the perfect word to describe what happens.