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= Experiences & States Portal =
Welcome to the '''Experiences & States''' portal.

This section explores altered, ordinary, and extraordinary states of consciousness that arise through meditation, sleep, practice, spontaneous shifts, or induced experiences.

These states are central to understanding how consciousness changes across different conditions.

== Core Experiences & States ==

=== [[Flow state]] ===
A state of deep immersion and optimal performance where action and awareness merge, often characterized by effortless focus and loss of self-consciousness.

=== [[Meditative absorption]] ===
Deep states of concentration and stillness achieved through meditation, often involving reduced sensory awareness and increased inner clarity.

=== [[Mystical experiences]] ===
Profound experiences of unity, transcendence, or sacred meaning that are often described as beyond ordinary perception and language.

=== [[Ego dissolution]] ===
A temporary or lasting reduction of the sense of a separate self, often leading to experiences of unity or non-duality.

=== [[Near-death experiences]] ===
Intense subjective experiences reported during life-threatening situations, often involving altered perception, life review, or feelings of transcendence.

=== [[Dream states]] ===
States of consciousness occurring during sleep, including normal dreaming and lucid dreaming, where perception is internally generated.

=== [[Psychedelic states]] ===
Altered states of consciousness induced by psychedelics or similar methods, often involving perceptual changes, ego dissolution, and intense introspection.

== Related Concepts ==

* [[Consciousness]]
* [[Non-duality]]
* [[Enlightenment]]
* [[Meditation]]
* [[Altered states of consciousness]]

== Related Portals ==

* [[Portal:Practices]]
* [[Portal:Concepts & Models]]
* [[Portal:Traditions]]
* [[Portal:People & Teachers]]

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