Ekstasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛkstəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ekstasis is a noun meaning (mysticism, philosophy) The state of being beside oneself or rapt out of oneself.
Meaning
(mysticism, philosophy) The state of being beside oneself or rapt out of oneself.
Example Sentences
We find ourselves then in the presence of two human ekstases: the ekstasis which throws us into being-in-itself and the ekstasis which engages us in non-being.
Conversely, expecting is, as we say, ecstatic. The ecstasy mentioned here, stepping out itself (ἔκστασις) is to some extent a raptus [rapture]. [...] And we therefore call these three basic phenomena the ecstases of temporality.
In no wise is it possible for the State of Ekstasis to be attained by Mankind except as the prelude to Initiation in the Divine Mysteries. When the Initiations have been fully accomplished, to the Seventh Golden Gate, there is no further need for the Processes requisite to induce the State of Ekstasis.
Word Forms
- ekstases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ecstasis, enstasis, extraspection, ecstasy, esoterism, omphaloskepsis.
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