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*'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics) Monism]''' is a philosophical position which argues that there is only one thing, which all things are not separate from but working together within as a unified system of behaviour. | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics) Monism]''' is a philosophical position which argues that there is only one thing, which all things are not separate from but working together within as a unified system of behaviour. | ||
* | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling oceanic feeling]''' is a state within psychology which is described as a sensation of an indissoluble bond and of being connected with the external world in its integral form. It is considered to be the source of religious energy. From this perspective, the feeling is referred to as an entirely subjective fact and not an article of faith. | ||
* | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondualism Nondualism]'''In Hindu philosophy, is an idea which states that there is no difference between the concept of Brahman (the external environment) and Ātman (the self). | ||
* | *'''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts Alan Watts]]''', a philosopher who lived in recent times, spoke extensively about the illusory nature of the self. His lectures are extremely informative and can be found for free on the [http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures) Pirate Bay] and in parts within many videos across [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc YouTube]. His book “The Book on the Taboo of Knowing Who You Are” is dedicated to a formal explanation of the philosophies and logic behind this perspective and can be found within the form of a [http://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf free PDF]. | ||
* | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness interconnectedness]''' is a philosophical concept which defines itself as part of the terminology of a world view which sees a oneness in all things. This is based upon the idea that all things are of a single underlying substance or reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances. | ||
* | *'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%C4%81dhi Samadhi]''' is a buddhist concept described as a state of mind in which the consciousness of the experiencing subject becomes one with the experienced object. | ||
*[[Alexander Shulgin]], a well known biochemist who discovered hundreds of novel psychedelics, developed a simple scale for the measurement of the subjective effects of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[Alexander Shulgin#the Shulgin Rating Scale|the Shulgin Rating Scale]] and is defined as a four tier levelling system of description. The highest level of which is described as a "''peak experience', a 'religious experience,' 'divine transformation,' a 'state of Samādhi''" and a "''connectedness with both the interior and exterior universes which has come about after the ingestion of a psychedelic drug''". Shulgin went further by stating "''If a drug (or technique or process) were ever to be discovered which would consistently produce a plus four experience in all human beings, it is conceivable that it would signal the ultimate evolution, and perhaps the end, of the human experiment.''" | *'''[[Alexander Shulgin]]''', a well known biochemist who discovered hundreds of novel psychedelics, developed a simple scale for the measurement of the subjective effects of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[Alexander Shulgin#the Shulgin Rating Scale|the Shulgin Rating Scale]] and is defined as a four tier levelling system of description. The highest level of which is described as a "''peak experience', a 'religious experience,' 'divine transformation,' a 'state of Samādhi''" and a "''connectedness with both the interior and exterior universes which has come about after the ingestion of a psychedelic drug''". Shulgin went further by stating "''If a drug (or technique or process) were ever to be discovered which would consistently produce a plus four experience in all human beings, it is conceivable that it would signal the ultimate evolution, and perhaps the end, of the human experiment.''" | ||
Alongside of the previously listed formal examples of unity, a huge amount of anecdotal accounts of varying detail and legibility can be found littered throughout the many trip report databases and various psychedelic communities which exist across the internet. In our efforts to provide as many general points of data and evidence for the existence of this experience as possible, a number of trip reports written by [[PsychonautWiki|PW]] users and readers have been listed below: | Alongside of the previously listed formal examples of unity, a huge amount of anecdotal accounts of varying detail and legibility can be found littered throughout the many trip report databases and various psychedelic communities which exist across the internet. In our efforts to provide as many general points of data and evidence for the existence of this experience as possible, a number of trip reports written by [[PsychonautWiki|PW]] users and readers have been listed below: | ||
*[[Experience:2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - My first experience with unity]] by ''[[user: | *[[Experience:2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - My first experience with unity|2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - My first experience with unity]] by ''[[user:josifikins|Josifikins]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - Becoming God (my second experience with unity)]] by ''[[user: | *[[Experience:2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - Becoming God (my second experience with unity)|2.5g Syrian rue + 6g Mimosa Hostillis - Becoming God (my second experience with unity)]] by ''[[user:josifikins|Josifikins]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:40mg smoked - Ego death and unity with a friend]] by ''[[user:Sem'anis|Sem'anis]]'' | *[[Experience:40mg smoked - Ego death and unity with a friend|Ego death and unity with a friend]] by ''[[user:Sem'anis|Sem'anis]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:Unknown dosage / 1 tabs - Prolonged unity and messiah syndrome at school]] by ''[[user:H0bcnd2|H0bcnd2]]'' | *[[Experience:Unknown dosage / 1 tabs - Prolonged unity and messiah syndrome at school|Prolonged unity and messiah syndrome at school]] by ''[[user:H0bcnd2|H0bcnd2]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:5 months of daily mantra chanting - Oneness through meditation]] by ''[[user:Sem'anis|Sem'anis]]'' | *[[Experience:5 months of daily mantra chanting - Oneness through meditation|5 months of daily mantra chanting - Oneness through meditation]] by ''[[user:Sem'anis|Sem'anis]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:20mg (insufflated) - permanent all encompassing states of unity and interconnectedness]] by ''[[user:oscarette|Oscarette]]'' | *[[Experience:20mg (insufflated) - permanent all encompassing states of unity and interconnectedness|permanent all encompassing states of unity and interconnectedness]] by ''[[user:oscarette|Oscarette]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:Unknown dosage - States of unity and interconnectedness]] by ''[[Anonymous]]'' | *[[Experience:Unknown dosage - States of unity and interconnectedness|States of unity and interconnectedness]] by ''[[Anonymous]]'' | ||
*[[Experience:20mg - A profound sense of oneness]] by ''[[user:oscarette|Oscarette]]'' | *[[Experience:20mg - A profound sense of oneness]] by ''[[user:oscarette|Oscarette]]'' | ||