以下是我使用「神秘主義者」一詞的定義：

此人聲稱可實現--或相信有實現的可能性--洞察超越普通人類知識的一切神秘事物，如通過與神聖之源直接溝通, 或處在神聖喜樂狀態中, 獲得靈感。

我明白這不是大家都很熟悉的說法，佛"法"是我的道路, 但是稱它為我的'宗教'是不大正確的。它是個神秘主義修行之道，不是一種宗教。總之，這是我的看法。

在不久以前，我意識到我有神秘世界觀的認知。

在人類的歷史上, 神秘主義者, 或秘教行者都一直存在著。

神秘主義在有組織的宗教成立之前就已存在了，但它幾乎消失在現代世界裡。

這裡有一些跡象認為你可能是一位神秘主義者:

1）靠個人感知，不靠書和教義

神秘主義者希望親自與靈性連接，而不是依靠別人的靈性體驗。他們喜歡聆聽別人的經驗，但不會被綁死。

2）常提出問題

本質上，神秘主義者是反傳統信仰者。他們會問人家不問的問題。他們想知道關於人性的本質和存在的本質。為此，神秘主義者對權力制度，尤其是宗教的制度感到不安。神秘主義者是那些會向權威和現狀挑戰的人士。神秘主義者不會緊黏著舊模式不放。

3）依靠直感行事

神秘主義者有一種依據洞察力和直覺感知的能力。這些都是靈修者必不可少的能力。

4）看見內在真理

神秘主義者以他們自己內在的指導來評判本身在修行路上的圓滿成就，而不是依靠一些外相形式和儀式。儀式的唯一目的是用來觸發內部的洞察力。

5）仰望星空神遊其中

當你抬頭看天空的時候，你會不會感覺到心醉神迷？即使你不是在想著宇宙的浩瀚，這仍然是有著神秘世界觀的一種跡象。這意味著你連接到宇宙中更深奧的真相。

6）常感覺很強的同理心，且時常太超過了

神秘主義者有超越自我的傾向，所以自我和他人之間的界限比較薄。

7）與大自然紧密相连

對神秘主義者來說, 遠離文明社會時會有鬆一口氣的感覺, 是正常的。不只是因為隔離獨處，但也是因為在沒有城市分散注意力的情況下，大自然的奇妙顯現在我們面前。

8）献身真理

對事實和知識有一種愛，而不是意見和推測。一個真正尋求真理的人是罕見的。

Here's the definition I use for the word 「mystic」: a person who claims to attain, or believes in the possibility of attaining, insight into mysteries transcending ordinary human knowledge, as by direct communication with the divine or immediate intuition in a state of spiritual ecstasy.

I understand it's not a word everyone is familiar with. Buddhism is my path, but it's not really correct to call it my religion. It's a mystical path, not a religion. At least, that's how I see it.

I realized not too long ago that I had a mystical worldview. Mystics have been present throughout human history. Mysticism pre-dates organized religion, but it's something that has been almost lost in the modern world.

Here are some signs that you may be a mystic like me.

1) Personal connection rather than texts and doctrines.

Mystics want to personally connect with spirituality, rather than relying on someone else's spiritual experience. They like to hear about the experiences of others, but aren't tied to them.

2) Always Questioning

By nature, mystics are iconoclasts. They ask questions that some think shouldn't be asked. They wonder about the nature of humanity and the nature of existence. For this reason, mystics are often uncomfortable with systems of authority, especially religious ones. Mystics are the ones who challenge authority and the status quo. The mystic isn't attached to old paradigms.

3) Relying on Intuition

Mystics have an ability to rely on insight and intuitive perceptions. These are essential for a spiritual seeker.

4) Seeing the Truth Within

Mystics measure successes on the spiritual path based on their own internal guidance, rather than some external forms and rituals. The only purpose of ritual is to trigger some insight within.

5) Looking up at the stars in wonder.

Does it take you out of yourself when you look up at the sky? Even if you aren't thinking about the vastness of the cosmos, this is still a sign of the mystic worldview. This means you're connecting to deeper truths in the universe.

6) Feeling a lot of empathy, often too much.

The mystic has a tendency to transcend the ego, so the boundaries between Self and Other are a little more thin.

7) Connection to nature.

A feeling of relaxation when you are away from civilization is normal for the mystic. Not only because of the isolation, but also because the wonders of the natural world are manifested before us when we aren't distracted by the city.

8) Devotion to Truth.

A love of facts and knowledge, as opposed to opinion and conjecture. A real seeker of the truth is rare.