Levitation

Levitation in paranormal context is the rising of a body into the air by mystical means. It is generally accepted by scientists that there is, at present, no compelling scientific evidence to suggest that paranormal levitation is a real phenomenon.[1]

Levitation in religion

 * According to Buddhist mythology, Gautama Buddha levitated over a stream in order to convert a brahmin to Buddhism.[2]
 * It is believed by the adherents of the Ascended Master Teachings (a group ofNew Age religions based on Theosophy) that the Ascended Masters have the ability to levitate.