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Universal Mysticism: Out-of-Body Travel in the East and the West
by marilynn hughes
Universal Mysticism: Out-of-Body Travel in the East and the West (The Complete Out-of-Body Travel Guides: A Journey to Mystical Awakening) By Marilynn Hughes
Universal Mysticism: Out-of-Body Travel in the East and the West offers a deep exploration of the shared spiritual wisdom across global religious traditions, focusing on how the mystical experiences of Marilynn Hughes illuminate the universal truths found in both Eastern and Western spirituality. This book invites readers to discover the profound connections between diverse religious paths, showing that while the outward expressions of these traditions may differ, their core messages about divine love, wisdom, and spiritual awakening are remarkably similar.
With insights drawn from Marilynn Hughes' extensive mystical work—including The Voice of the Prophets, Forgotten Mystics, and Teaching Stories of the Prophets in World Religion—this book explores the powerful experiences of out-of-body travel, near-death encounters, and divine revelations that transcend cultural and religious boundaries. It also delves into how these experiences reveal the interconnectedness of all beings and the spiritual unity that binds the East and the West.
Key Themes Covered in the Book:
Universal Truths Across Traditions:
Exploration of how prophets, mystics, and saints from all religions speak a similar divine language, offering timeless wisdom about love, peace, and enlightenment.
The Forgotten Mystics:
Unearthing hidden teachings of mystics often overshadowed by mainstream religious figures, revealing profound spiritual truths from both Eastern and Western traditions.
Comparative Religious Mystical Theology:
A comparative study of mystical practices across world religions, highlighting common themes in the pursuit of divine union and spiritual awakening.
Near-Death and Out-of-Body Experiences:
Insights into how near-death and out-of-body experiences bridge the gap between Eastern and Western perspectives on the afterlife, showing the universality of spiritual journeys beyond physical existence.
Teaching Stories of the Prophets:
Exploring the universal wisdom found in the stories of world prophets like Buddha, Muhammad, Moses, and Christ, and their teachings on human nature and the divine path.
The Nature of Illusion and the Self:
Drawing from Eastern and Western philosophies, including the concept of Maya (illusion) and Western ideas of ego, the book discusses how spiritual wisdom helps transcend the ego and the illusion of separateness.
Overcoming Obstacles on the Spiritual Path:
Insight into how selfishness and self-will hinder spiritual progress, with guidance from Marilynn Hughes on how to overcome these spiritual barriers.
A Life of Cultivation:
The importance of self-discipline, devotion, and inner transformation in cultivating a deeper spiritual connection across traditions.
Sacred Symbols and Divine Images:
How sacred images play a key role in spiritual awakening, serving as symbols of divine presence and the deeper mysteries of the universe.
A Global Vision of Spiritual Unity:
Marilynn Hughes’ The Overview Series helps expand the understanding of spiritual unity, showing that all religious paths ultimately lead to the same divine truth.
Embracing the Unity of East and West:
Encouraging readers to look beyond religious identity and divisiveness, uniting the teachings of the East and West in the pursuit of universal love and wisdom.
Ancient Sacred Texts:
A deep dive into the wisdom contained within the sacred texts of the East and West.
An Out-of-Body Travel Book