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Satori is a sudden moment of awakening or enlightenment in Zen Buddhism. In the philosophy of consciousness, such moments challenge the notion of a continuous, linear consciousness and suggest the possibility of profound shifts in awareness or understanding outside of ordinary cognition.

In philosophy of consciousness, nonduality refers to the idea that there is no fundamental distinction between mind and matter. Mysticism often describes experiences where this division is transcended, suggesting that at a fundamental level, consciousness is universal and interconnected.

OBEs raise questions about the location and extent of consciousness. In mysticism, such experiences suggest the existence of a subtle body or soul that can detach and function independently from the physical body, challenging strictly physicalist accounts of consciousness.

Panpsychism is the philosophical view that consciousness is a fundamental feature of all things. Mysticism supports this view by reporting experiences where inanimate objects or natural phenomena are perceived as being conscious or imbued with spirit.

Refers to a period of spiritual desolation where one feels cut off from the divine. This concept in mysticism highlights the dynamic and often tumultuous relationship between consciousness and the spiritual path, underscoring consciousness's capacity for profound internal change.

These experiences involve transcending the usual limits of consciousness and perceiving a reality beyond material existence. Such experiences challenge materialist views of mind and suggest that consciousness can exist in non-ordinary states that defy empirical observation.

Mystical union is the experience of becoming one with the divine or the ultimate reality. This informs the philosophy of consciousness by proposing that individual consciousness can, at peak moments, directly experience or merge with a larger, universal consciousness.