Studying necessity of designing centers for developing mind and mystical self knowledge in academic campuses

Nastaran Sadat Ferdosi¹ Keyvan Loloie²

1) Tehran Gharb Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Email:
2) Mahallat Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahallat, Iran Email:

IOI Code : XYAE-ZCGHG
Publication : 3rd International Conference On Modern Researches in Civil Engineering, Architecture And Urban Development(3cauconf.com)
Abstract :
    knowledge leads human being to be conditionalized. Now the fear of being devoid of knowledge pulls strongly modern man towards it. Also, spiritual needs are sensed to dominate this conditioning, until finally, spiritual peace and balance in human life be fulfilled. Since community means the relation of man with man, it will be full of contradictions by a man who is at odds with himself. Thus, the spiritual evolution of the man beside his growth in material aspects creates a sense of inner satisfaction in him which is the source of constructive interactions in the community. Today s world in which specialized training is taught at the level of the university requires the increase of educational level of its teachers and services, but a big gap is sensed in it. This study have been done through library sources, analysis and observation. According to this research centers with the aim of thoughts’ upbringing, self knowledge and spiritual sublimation may be very constructive; they are very necessary for all communities. Though it is not possible to prescribe a general manner for all people, in terms of psychological needs, but it is possible to find a way to unify this diversity under a general category. In a mystical architectural space which is far from belonging to a religion, color, nationality, tendency to particular case. It can be realized in the form of most common methods which have been found to respond man’s need of spirituality. In this context, he can see and know himself both in private and public and integrate his internal external conflicts so that he can achieve peace in life.

Keywords : mysticism self knowledge architecture human needs