Ascensionism?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism


  I just finished carving the main chakra symbols on my staff (all except the Crown). The carvings are mostly to remind me to search and find my higher self daily. The staff inspires me to overcome my need to control others and also boosts my own personal magic :)

    In reading and researching the symbology and religious backdrop of these symbols I learned that there are allegedly two dimensions above humans when we're talking about human consciousness; demi-gods and gods habitate these other realms of existence.
    I don't wish to discuss the truth or falsehood of these theories. I'd like, rather, to note them as theories and hear other people's experiences with spiritual realms. It's my belief that all knowledge is the perception and experience of the individual (therefore in this state it is impossible to know everything fully).
   According to the buddhist way of thought: Higher consciousness is possible within one lifetime. Whether this constitutes demi-god or god status I have no idea...