Transcendent experience
Spirituality and religion
idea
Why religion without belief can still make perfect sense
by Philip Goff
The self
idea
The question therapy doesn’t answer: who are we really, really?
by Eric Jannazzo
The body and physical health
guide
How to breathe
Whether your aim is improved health, mental calm or achieving transcendence, breathing techniques can help you get there
by Martin Petrus
Transcendent experience
film
We soar, we plunge, we labour: here is all peak human experience
18 mins
Artists and art history
idea
The vibrating beingness of Seurat’s pointillist paintings
by Summer Brennan
Transcendent experience
idea
To experience Zen-like awakening, try going the headless way
by Brentyn J Ramm
Wonder and the sublime
guide
How to experience more wow
Awe might seem an unobtainable luxury to many but, with the right approach, you can enjoy it daily – no mountain required
by Summer Allen
Music
film
A rapturous jazz meditation on truth in all its forms, from Kamasi Washington
14 mins
Philosophy of art
idea
When art transports us, where do we actually go?
by Harri Mäcklin
Nature and the environment
idea
Look past the woods – each tree is an individual to be cherished
by Sarah Boon
Drugs and psychedelics
guide
How to have a safe psychedelic trip
A psychedelic experience can be deeply rewarding, but also carries real risks. Here’s how to avoid a bad trip
by Christian Jarrett
Transcendent experience
film
From the astronauts to humanity itself, ‘Earthrise’ has left an indelible mark
30 mins