From Ancient Rituals to Modern Spirituality:The Evolution and Personalization of Religious Experience  

作　　者：YU Dongyang 

机构地区：[1]Jinan Foreign Language School,Jinan,China

出　　处：《Cultural and Religious Studies》2024年第8期551-555,共5页文化与宗教研究（英文版）

摘　　要：This paper explores the evolution of religious experience from ancient nature worship and ancestor reverence to modern individualized spirituality.It examines how early spiritual practices were deeply intertwined with daily life,later becoming institutionalized through formalized religions with complex rituals and doctrines.The rise of mysticism,emphasizing personal connections with the divine,persisted alongside institutional religions.In contemporary society,the shift towards"spiritual but not religious"reflects a return to personalized spiritual paths,driven by individualism and the desire for direct,meaningful spiritual experiences.This trend's implications for both individuals and society are also discussed.

关 键 词：SPIRITUALITY Institutionalized religion MYSTICISM INDIVIDUALISM Nature Worship 

分 类 号：B91[哲学宗教—宗教学]