RT Article
T1 Mature Contemplation
JF Zygon
VO 28
IS 2
SP 133
OP 176
A1 Laughlin, Charles D.
A1 McManus, John
A1 D'Aquili, Eugene G.
LA English
PB Wiley-Blackwell
YR 1993
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1827950005
AB Abstract. This chapter extends biogenetic structural theory to a consideration of the biopsychological principles underlying higher phases of consciousness, particularly those attained by the systematic exploration of consciousness called contemplation. The concepts of psychic energy, flow, centeredness, energy circulation, and dreambody are explored as presented in various mystical traditions, and a model of the underlying neurophysiology is presented in terms of ergotropic-trophotropic tuning. The psychophysiology of various forms of meditation together with emergent peak experiences is examined and integrated into the ergotropic-trophotropic tuning model. Structural invariance of ergotropic-trophotropic tuning as well as invariant aspects of contemplation across different cultures and associated with different symbol systems is considered. Finally the nature and implications of Void Consciousness, God Consciousness, or Abssolute Unitary Being are examined.
K1 Void Consciousness
K1 structural invariance
K1 psychic energy
K1 peak experiences
K1 Neuropsychology
K1 Meditation
K1 God Consciousness
K1 Flow
K1 ergotropic-trophotropic tuning
K1 Contemplation
K1 centeredness
K1 Absolute Unitary Being
DO 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1993.tb01025.x