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Spiritual philosophy
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<p>Spiritual philosophy is any <a href="/facts/Philosophy/zAH5PVD6">philosophy</a> or teaching that pertains to <a href="/facts/Spirituality/o2neYDkN">spirituality</a>. It may incorporate <a href="/facts/Religion/cxntrD0R">religious</a> or <a href="/facts/Western_esotericism/AW5dDFh1">esoteric</a> themes. It can include any belief or thought system that embraces the existence of a reality that cannot be physically perceived. Concepts of spiritual philosophy are not universal and differ depending on one’s religious and cultural backgrounds. Spiritual philosophy can also be solely based on one’s personal and experiential connections. </p><p>The notions of spiritual philosophy, for some individuals, diverge from the long-standing history and tradition of institutionalised religion with believers of faith using the practices, beliefs and rituals of their organised religion to connect with their spirituality. In these instances, the practice of spiritual philosophy centres around the idea of god/gods or the divine. </p><p>However, spiritual philosophy is not always defined by religion. One’s beliefs in spiritual philosophy can be nontechnical and relate to one’s individual views and beliefs outside religious frameworks, regardless of one’s stance on religion. </p><p>Whilst the notions of spiritual philosophy are based on widely versed concepts and values (in both religious and non-religious instances), the belief system that influences spiritual philosophy is unique to the individual. </p>