Mysticism Studies

Explore the Depths of Mysticism
at All Faiths Seminary International

Our Mysticism Studies program aims to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of mystical traditions across various religions and spiritual perspectives. Students seek personal transformation, expanded interfaith understanding, and direct experiences on these inner paths that deeply inform their work in the collective , helping them lead with greater wisdom and embodied spiritual understanding.

Why Study Mysticism with ASFI?

Joining us in August 2025 to participate in the forefront of a groundbreaking approach to Interfaith education. We explore the paths and insights of ancient and modern Mystics. You will step onto the firm foundation of a 25-year old seminary tradition while facing the new frontier of integrating together what humans have learned about mysticism over the ages.

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Why Students Choose Mysticism Study at All Faiths Seminary

1. To establish a grounded understanding of diverse mystical traditions and inner paths from around the world.
2. To prepare for a career in spiritual leadership, teaching, academic research, social justice, or community service informed by a deep intuitive foundation.
3. To learn from experienced practitioners, researchers, and spiritual leaders who effectively and scientifically integrate outworn East/West and body/mind/spirit debates.
4. To develop skills in spiritual counseling and pastoral care to guide others toward their own honest path of dignity, self-awareness, reflection, compassion, and interpersonal connection.
5. To benefit from the flexibility of online classes and in-person retreats that allow for formal spiritual study and community within the course of daily life and work.
6. To be one among the founding cohort of this historic program as we more fully integrate all spiritual approaches and traditions into the wider interfaith dialogue.
7. To engage with a community of curious, like-minded scholars exploring the areas of cross-affirmation through a wide range of mystical traditions.
8. To better understand the current, cutting-edge research on psychedelics, vibrational medicine, and harmonic resonance discoveries becoming increasingly relevant to collective human spirituality.
9. To explore and aggregate guidance from ancients and sages from around the world who deeply studied the inner path for millenia, carefully safeguarding time-tested teachings for the benefit of future generations of humanity.
10. Begin to contribute to the global conversation on spirituality and peace-building growing as it continues to grow in momentum around the world.

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Join us at The Seeker’s Compass!

As part of the Mystical Curriculum, we interview Modern Mystics on The Seeker’s Compass. Our Spiritual Pathfinders share the rich experiences they have had on their journeys as well as inviting us to explore their Spiritual Map and Compass.

These amazing 2+ hour explorations are included in the Mystical curriculum and available to the public for low or no cost.

This Month on The Seeker’s Compass

Join us on Sunday, January 19th
at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT
Dean Radin, PhD will be sharing his insights on
The Illusion of Separation

In many spiritual traditions, the notion of a universal interconnectedness (in Buddhism, “interdependent origination” or pratītyasamutpāda) emphasizes that the self and all phenomena arise in relationship, rather than existing as inherently separate.

This talk discusses empirical evidence from PSI (psychic) research that aligns with this perspective, suggesting that consciousness may extend beyond the individual to meaningfully interact with other minds and the physical world.

Drawing on controlled studies of telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition, I will examine findings that challenge conventional assumptions about isolation and separateness.

These experimental results, in alignment with quantum concepts like entanglement, support an integrated view of mind and matter suggesting a profound interconnectedness that transcends the everyday constraints of space and time. 

By comparing scientific inquiry with enduring spiritual insights, this dialogue encourages a worldview that surpasses dualism, fostering interdependence, empathy, and collective well-being.

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In February on The Seeker’s Compass

Gayathri Narayanan is the founder of Myndtree and a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher who has been sharing the teachings and practices of mindfulness and meditation with groups and individuals since 2012. She has worked with elementary school children, teens, adults and seniors in various settings ranging from community meditation groups, to mindfulness in the classroom, workplace, senior living communities and parent groups. In her work with individuals, she customizes her knowledge of mindfulness, self-compassion, nonviolent communication, breathing and movement practices to best serve the needs of her clients. She serves as a compassionate sounding board and guide who is encouraging, positive and dedicated to bringing greater freedom, peace and well-being in the day-to-day lives of her clients.

Gayathri’s journey into this work began at the age of 11 when she met her spiritual teacher, Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati. As his lifelong student, her spiritual roots lie in the wisdom teachings and practices of Advaita Vedanta and Yoga. Over the past 25 years, she has immersed herself in the study of various texts such as Narayana Guru’s Atmopadesha Satakam and Darsanamala, the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Saundarya Lahari, and many of the Upanishads. Her spiritual interests later led her to Buddhism and mindfulness meditation. In 2010, after a 14-year career in healthcare information technology, she began exploring ways of sharing these precious teachings and practices with her community, and has since been leading weekly contemplative study groups where participants are offered an opportunity to delve deeper into these wisdom texts. Her passion to teach is driven by a longing to see more well-being, peace and harmony in the world.

She is a certified parent educator from Echo Parenting and Education and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher from the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.  Gayathri also holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems from the University of Southern California.

For more about Gayathri’s offerings, please visit www.myndtree.org.

Your Mysticism Faculty

Rev. Dr. Jon Mundy

Director, ACIM Studies

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Rev. Dr. Bud James

Interfaith Training Faculty

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Rev. Dr. Keith Lowenstein

Interfaith Training Faculty

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Transform your spiritual journey while you prepare to lead with joy, compassion, wisdom.

This program is uniquely designed for those eager to deepen their own inner spiritual understanding while training as beacons of courage and strength in spiritual and community settings.

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