Mysticism

Japanese: mysticism
Mysticism


[Definition and characteristics]
Modern Western words translated as "mysticism," such as the English word mysticism, are said to originate from the Greek word myein, which means "to close (the eyes or mouth)." This already suggests an experience that does not allow for normal expression, but mysticism refers to the position in which humans attempt to directly experience the absolute, thought to be God, the highest reality, or the ultimate basis of the universe, within themselves as they are, and has appeared widely in the history of religion with various variations.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "mysticism" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:


【定義と特質】
 英語のmysticismなど〈神秘主義〉と訳される西欧近代語は,語源的には,〈(目あるいは口を)閉じる〉という意味のギリシア語myeinに由来するといわれる。それによってすでに通常の表現を許さない経験が示唆されているが,神秘主義とは,神,最高実在,宇宙の究極的根拠などと考えられる絶対者を,その絶対性のままに人間が自己の内面で直接に体験しようとする立場をいい,さまざまなバリエーションをもって広く宗教史のうちにあらわれている。…

※「mysticism」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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