Religious ecstasy
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Religious ecstasy is a type of altered state of consciousness characterized by greatly reduced external awareness and reportedly expanded interior mental and spiritual awareness, frequently accompanied by visions and emotional euphoria.
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Giuseppe Bazzani.
The religious ecstasy of Saint Teresa of Avila of the Carmelite Order.
St. Rose of Lima who was canonised in 1671, 54 years after her death.
The Ecstasy of St. Catherine of Siena by Pompeo Batoni.
Samadhi
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Samādhi, in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools, is a state of meditative consciousness. In many Indian religious traditions, the cultivation of Samādhi through various meditation methods is essential for the attainment of spiritual liberation.
An image of the Buddha in samadhi from Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka
Statue of a meditating Shiva, Rishikesh
Bodhisattva seated in meditation. Afghanistan, 2nd century CE.
The Samadhi of Ranjit Singh is located next to the iconic Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, Pakistan.