scholarly journals Consciousness is Primary: Science of Consciousness for the 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Frederick T. Travis
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Fundamental Property ◽  
Physical Reality ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Pure Consciousness ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Higher States Of Consciousness ◽  
Psychological Models ◽  
S Model ◽  
Integrated Information Theory

In the 20th century, the understanding of matter was transformed from a world of classical objects to a world of probabilities that were excitations of non-material quantum fields. Psychology may be involved in a similar transformation. In the 20th century, psychological models included specific “classical” content such as memories, attention, or emotions. However, some thinkers model consciousness as more field-like. Chalmers asserts that consciousness is an irreducible part of matter, along with time and space. Goff maintains that consciousness permeates reality and is expressed in degrees in different structures. Tononi’s Integrated Information Theory posits that consciousness is a fundamental property of any physical system and the degree of consciousness expressed reflects the power of the present state to affect the probability of its past and future states. Nader’s model goes beyond these concepts and postulates that consciousness is a nonmaterial, non-physical reality that exists entirely by itself. It has an ontological existence and generates matter, governs the interaction between material structures and is responsible for individual subjective experiences. This model is supported by direct experience of the field of consciousness, called pure consciousness, during Transcendental Meditation practice. This allows empirical investigation of pure consciousness and of higher states of consciousness when pure consciousness is integrated with daily experiences.

Yoga and The Physics of Higher States of Consciousness

2018 ◽  
pp. 335-358
Author(s):  
Alex Hankey
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Cosmology ◽  
Sense Perception ◽  
Pure Consciousness ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Action Refinement ◽  
Higher States Of Consciousness ◽  
Modern Physics ◽  
Inner Light ◽  
The Universe

Higher states of consciousness are developed by meditation, defined by Patanjali as that which transforms focused attention into pure consciousness, the 4th state of pure consciousness - a major state in its own right, with its own physics, that of ‘experience information'. Phenomenologies of states 5 to 7 are explained from the perspective of modern physics and quantum cosmology. The role of the 5th state in life is to make possible witnessing states 1 to 3 resulting in ‘Perfection in Action'. Refinement of perception involved in the 6th State results in hearing the Cosmic Om, seeing the Inner Light, and seventh sense perception. All require special amplification processes on pathways of perception. Unity and Brahman Consciousness and their development are discussed with examples from the great sayings of the Upanishads, and similar cognitions like those of poet, Thomas Traherne. Throughout, supporting physics is given, particularly that of experience information, and its implications for Schrodinger's cat paradox and our scientific understanding of the universe as a whole.

Sacred and Secular Activists Are Now Joining Their Strategies for Peacebuilding

2018 ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Philip Hellmich ◽  
Kurt Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Common Ground ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Human Spirit ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Collective Creativity ◽  
Implicit Trust ◽  
Higher States Of Consciousness ◽  
The Common ◽  
Spiritual Potential

The common ground approaches of the new peace networks are based on an implicit trust in the human spirit, be that defined sacredly or secularly. When there is recognition of common humanity, innate spiritual qualities of tolerance, compassion, forgiveness, and love can be awakened. With these positive human qualities present, it is easier for people to shift their mindset. A new consciousness arises, one where they can start to discern that the “others” are not the problem, but rather that they may share similar problems, such as poverty, corruption, or political manipulation. From there, it is possible to face problems together instead of attacking each other. In essence, the approach was similar to a meditation practice: help a person move beyond fear, expand their identity or consciousness, and experience a sense of oneness or connection with other people and nature. This process opens people to their innate spiritual potential and allows them to tap into collective creativity and possibly higher states of consciousness to identify win-win solutions.

scholarly journals Editorial for the Special Issue “Selected Papers from the 16th International Conference on Squeezed States and Uncertainty Relations (ICSSUR 2019)”

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-452
Author(s):  
Luis L. Sánchez-Soto ◽  
Margarita A. Man’ko
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Physical Reality ◽  
Early 20Th Century ◽  
Uncertainty Relations ◽  
Squeezed States ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Quantum Revolution

The first quantum revolution started in the early 20th century and gave us new rules that govern physical reality [...]

scholarly journals Experiências Anômalas e Dissociativas em Contexto Religioso: Uma Abordagem Autoetnográfica

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-161
Author(s):  
Everton de Oliveira MARALDI
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Altered States Of Consciousness ◽  
Altered States ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Significant Similarity ◽  
Subjective Data ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Ethnographic Approach ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Do So

The present study explored the phenomenological characteristics of anomalous experiences (AEs) reported during Umbanda rituals, a mediumistic Brazilian religion, with the aim of comparing AEs reported during rituals involving the use of Ayahuasca (an entheogen frequently used in some Umbanda contexts) and rituals without the use of this substance. In order to do so, we compared individuals with different levels of involvement with the mediumistic practices. The study was based on an auto-ethnographic approach. This methodological perspective allowed us to confront subjective data with the available knowledge in the scientific literature about AEs, dissociative phenomena and altered states of consciousness and was of fundamental importance for a more sensitive understanding of the nuances and characteristics of these experiences. The results attest to a significant similarity between the experiences reported with and without the use of Ayahuasca in mediumistic contexts. In both groups, the experiencers were able to identify certain similarities in their experiences regarding a reduction of voluntary motor control, changes in memory and perception, communicability and accessibility of experiences, anomalous information reception and increases in interpersonal sensitivity. The results support the methodological feasibility of autoethnography as a research tool and point to its relevance to a deeper understanding of AEs and other subjective experiences usually of difficult investigation by other research methods.

scholarly journals Fenomenologia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Mariusz Moryń
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Edmund Husserl ◽  
Transcendental Phenomenology ◽  
Basic Form ◽  
Max Scheler ◽  
Pure Consciousness ◽  
Philosophical System ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Systematic Reflection ◽  
Objective Study

Phenomenology was founded by Edmund Husserl and developed by the followers like Max Scheler. It is the most important philosophical system of the 20th Century. Phenomenology, in Husserl’s conception, is primarily concerned with the systematic reflection and analysis of the structures of consciousness and the phenomena that appear in acts of consciousness. In its basic form phenomenology is the method of describing of the reality devoid of any assumptions and in consequence the key concepts in Husserl’s theory are notion of the pure consciousness and theory of transcendental phenomenology. Phenomenology thus attempts to create conditions for the objective study of topics usually regarded as subjective that is: consciousness and the content of conscious experiences such as judgements, perceptions and emotions.

Long-Term Changes in Experienced Yoga Practitioners

2018 ◽  
pp. 35-51
Author(s):  
Frederick T. Travis
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Self ◽  
The State ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
States Of Consciousness ◽  
Long Term Changes ◽  
Higher States Of Consciousness ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Object Relationship

This chapter explores subjective and objective correlates of the state of Yoga during Transcendental Meditation practice. Yoga fits the three criteria of a higher state of consciousness: (1) Yoga has a different subject/object relationship than other states. In Yoga there is no content—only self-awareness. (2) Yoga involves a more expanded sense-of-self. Content analysis of descriptions of Yoga yielded three themes: the absence of time, absence of space and absence of body sense. Yoga is the most universal aspect of the individual. (3) Yoga is defined by distinct physiological patterns. Slowing of breath, autonomic orienting and frontal alpha1 brain coherence are reported during the state of Yoga. The integration of Yoga with waking, sleeping and dreaming also fits the criteria for being a higher state of consciousness, called Cosmic Consciousness in the Vedic tradition. The chapter ends with the conclusion that growth of higher states of consciousness is the most important result of experiencing the state of Yoga. Then, life is lived in freedom.

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