Hmm, I think that is one assessment I suppose. Having been through 'ego death' experiences completely on my own, I would propose it is not a phenomena which is particularly tied to such movements even if they exploited the phenomena. I believe it to be an experience that arises under various conditions and can be positive or negative based on how one is influenced before, during or after the fact.
It was used to negative effect by the original 'hashashim' as a mind control method. On the flip side it has been used to positive effect by Yogis and Monks for thousands of years. Again, I see it as a tool and catalyst which ultimately becomes positive or negative based on how you process it.
It was used to negative effect by the original 'hashashim' as a mind control method. On the flip side it has been used to positive effect by Yogis and Monks for thousands of years. Again, I see it as a tool and catalyst which ultimately becomes positive or negative based on how you process it.
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