Western Mysticism

Western mysticism refers to the spiritual and philosophical traditions originating in the Western world that seek direct, personal experience of the divine or ultimate reality beyond ordinary understanding. It encompasses diverse practices like prayer, meditation, alchemy, and esoteric teachings found in Christianity, Judaism, and other traditions. Through these disciplines, practitioners aim to attain deeper insight, spiritual transformation, and unity with the divine, often exploring symbolism and inner insight as pathways to transcendent knowledge. Western mysticism emphasizes inner experience and personal enlightenment, blending spiritual devotion with philosophical inquiry across centuries.