The study of consciousness primarily focuses on understanding the subjective experience of awareness, which includes our thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Phenomenology, particularly associated with Edmund Husserl, emphasizes the importance of introspection and subjective experience in understanding consciousness.

Self-awareness refers to the ability of consciousness to be aware of its own existence and mental states.

Vedanta, particularly Advaita Vedanta associated with Adi Shankara, emphasizes the concept of 'atman' or the self as the essence of consciousness.

Ego Dissolution refers to the temporary loss of the sense of self and the merging of subjective experiences with the external world.

Vedanta, particularly Advaita Vedanta associated with Adi Shankara, emphasizes the concept of 'maya' or illusion as a veil over the true nature of consciousness.

Panpsychism refers to the philosophical view that consciousness is a fundamental property of all matter or reality, including non-biological entities.

Buddhism, particularly Theravada and Mahayana traditions, emphasizes the concept of 'nirvana' or the extinction of suffering and the attainment of liberation.

Cultural Relativism refers to the idea that subjective experiences and understandings are shaped by cultural and social contexts.

Nyaya, particularly associated with Gautama, emphasizes the concept of 'karma' or the law of cause and effect as a determinant of consciousness.

Altered States of Consciousness refers to temporary changes in consciousness that differ from ordinary waking consciousness.

Vedanta, particularly Advaita Vedanta associated with Adi Shankara, emphasizes the concept of 'moksha' or liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Psychokinesis refers to the alleged ability of consciousness to influence physical reality or events through mental focus or intention.

Vedanta, particularly Advaita Vedanta associated with Adi Shankara, emphasizes the concept of 'adhyasa' or superimposition as a source of ignorance and suffering.

Out-of-Body Experiences refer to the subjective feeling of being separated from one's physical body.