I'm looking for citable print and online references about Christian mysticism. [more inside]
posted by pahool on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Please recommend an authoritative beginner's text on occult/mystical Kabbalah. Perhaps with emphasis on the techniques of gemetria and correspondence to non-Jewish mysticism. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Apr 22, 2009 - 10 answers

How can two people bend rebar against their throats? In addition to a video link, there's [more inside]
posted by lhauser on Apr 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me discover Australian mysticism in the wild. [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Sep 14, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm trying to locate a New Age-y type book that I owned a few years ago. I can't remember what it's called, sadly. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Mar 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I've been reading Michael Chrichton's Travels, and really enjoying his scientific prospective on the metaphysics, mysticism, energy, "New Age" spiritualism, and whatnot -- particularly in stories like "Cactus Teachings." What are some other books/authors you can recommend that approach these topics in Chrichton's skeptical-but-still-interested way? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Apr 24, 2007 - 7 answers

Is a mystical experience considered as a disorder by psychiatrists? [more inside]
posted by dhruva on Feb 25, 2007 - 20 answers

Apparently, our landlord has put some sort of a hex or curse on us. What would your response to this be, if any?
posted by jeb on Dec 9, 2005 - 87 answers