Isaac Portilla is an author, scholar of divinity, and teacher of exploratory mysticism. His research focuses on interfaith dialogue, mystical consciousness, hermeneutics, and phenomenology. He is author of The Possibilities of Spiritual Experience: An Autobiographical and Philosophical Exploration (2017) and My Poetry Is Silence: Verses in The Light of Truth (2013). Isaac’s project covers four areas: academic studies; development of spiritual teachings; contemplative practices research; and explorations of integral life. He lives in Scotland. www.isaacportilla.org