Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights predictive of wellbeing: a qualitative-quantitative approach.
Jussi Jylkkä, Hilla Väyrynen, Enyu Lin, Catharina Walldén, Andreas Krabbe, Juuso Kähönen, Pilleriin Sikka
Conscious Cogn July 7, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2025.103901 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMeditation and psychedelics both foster mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights that predict wellbeing. A qualitative-quantitative study found that these insights, whether from meditation or controlled psychedelic use, are associated with positive shifts in personal wellbeing. The authors suggest that the types of insights from both practices overlap and can profoundly benefit individuals, leading to enhanced wellbeing and personal transformation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Qualitative-quantitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Profound personal insights Transformative insights Deep insights Mystical revelations Psychological revelations |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights that predict wellbeing. |
Abstract
Meditation and psychedelics facilitate similar types of mystical, psychological, and philosophical-existential insights predictive of wellbeing: a qualitative-quantitative approach.