Illustrations of peak experiences during optimal performance in world-class performers: Integrating eastern and western insights

Journal of Human Values

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 33-52

  Harung, Harald S ^a  

^a OSLO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (Norway)

Author keywords

enlightenment; higher consciousness; mind brain development; Optimal performance; peak experiences; Transcendental Consciousness

Indexed keywords

EID: 84860369582     PISSN: 09716858     EISSN: 09730737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/097168581101800104     Document Type: Article

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