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*In philosophy, Monism[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics)] 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.

*In psychology, oceanic feeling[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling] is a state which is described as a sensation of an indissoluble bond~~, as~~ of being connected with the external world in its integral form~~, and~~ considered to be the source of religious energy. From this perspective, the feeling is referred to as an entirely subjective fact and is not an article of faith.

*In psychology, oceanic feeling[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling] is a state 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 is not an article of faith.

*In Hindu philosophy, Nondualism[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondualism] is an idea which states that there is no difference between the concept of Brahman (the external environment) and Ātman (the self).

*[[Alan Watts]], a well known 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 Pirate Bay[http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures)] and in parts within many videos across YouTube[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc]. 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 free PDF here[http://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf].

*[[Alan Watts]], a well known 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 Pirate Bay[http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures)] and in parts within many videos across YouTube[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc]. 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 free PDF here[http://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf].

*In philosophy, ~~Interconnectedness~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness] 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 and reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances.

*In philosophy, interconnectedness[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness] 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 and reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances.

*In Buddhist literature, Samadhi[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%C4%81dhi] is 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 effect of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[the Shulgin Rating Scale]] and defined as a four tier ~~leveling~~ 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''".

*[[Alexander Shulgin]], a well known biochemist who discovered hundreds of novel psychedelics, developed a simple scale for the measurement of the subjective effect of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[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''".

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,

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 *In philosophy, Monism[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneness_(metaphysics)] 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.
-*In psychology, oceanic feeling[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling] is a state which is described as a sensation of an indissoluble bond, as of being connected with the external world in its integral form, and considered to be the source of religious energy. From this perspective, the feeling is referred to as an entirely subjective fact and is not an article of faith.
+*In psychology, oceanic feeling[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_feeling] is a state 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 is not an article of faith.
 *In Hindu philosophy, Nondualism[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondualism] is an idea which states that there is no difference between the concept of Brahman (the external environment) and Ātman (the self).
-*[[Alan Watts]], a well known 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 Pirate Bay[http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures)] and in parts within many videos across YouTube[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc]. 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 free PDF here[http://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf].
+*[[Alan Watts]], a well known 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 Pirate Bay[http://www.proxybay.de/torrent/7154827/Alan_Watts-_Out_of_Your_Mind_(The_Essential_Lectures)] and in parts within many videos across YouTube[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmz605GAnc]. 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 free PDF here[http://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-book-on-the-taboo-against-knowing-who-you-are-by-Alan-Watts.pdf].
-*In philosophy, Interconnectedness[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness] 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 and reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances.
+*In philosophy, interconnectedness[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interconnectedness] 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 and reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances.
 *In Buddhist literature, Samadhi[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%C4%81dhi] is 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 effect of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[the Shulgin Rating Scale]] and defined as a four tier leveling 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''".
+*[[Alexander Shulgin]], a well known biochemist who discovered hundreds of novel psychedelics, developed a simple scale for the measurement of the subjective effect of psychoactive substances at a given dosage. This scale was known as [[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''".
 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,