Enlightenment and the Psychology of Self-Transcendence: Pathways to Fundamental Well-Being and Prosocial Behavior
Book chapter
| Authors | Furnell, M. and Van Gordon, W. |
|---|---|
| Editors | Jones, P. |
| Abstract | The concept of enlightenment has long intrigued scholars and contemplation practitioners alike, often associated with profound insights into the nature of self and reality. This chapter explores the notion of enlightenment through the lens of non-dualism, emphasizing the dissolution of the independent, single, permanent self and the emergence of self-transcendent experiences. Such experiences are characterized by a sense of universal oneness, benevolence, compassion, and an overarching feeling of happiness and love. We critically evaluate various practices that have been |
| Keywords | Emptiness; Buddhism; Well-being; Prosocial behavior; Nonduality; Self-transcendence; Meditation; Psilocybin; Psychedelics |
| Page range | 1-18 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Book title | Happiness and the Psychology of Enlightenment |
| Publisher | IntechOpen |
| Place of publication | London |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1008802 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1210121 |
| File | File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Deposited | 21 Jan 2025 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/qw04w/enlightenment-and-the-psychology-of-self-transcendence-pathways-to-fundamental-well-being-and-prosocial-behavior
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