Category: Entheogens
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin
Researchers Gene-Hacked E. Coli to Produce Psilocybin ∞ Kristin Houser
Researchers suspect that psilocybin — the psychedelic compound that puts the “magic” in magic mushrooms — could prove useful for treating a host of mental health problems, from depression to anorexia. If that proves to be the case, though, there’s no easy way to mass produce the compound. Growing enough of the mushrooms that make […]
Psychopharmacology Emotional breakthroughs during psychedelic experiences linked to future increases in mental well-being ∞ Eric W. Dolan
New research highlights the importance of emotional breakthroughs on subsequent psychological outcomes after a psychedelic experience. The study, which was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, sheds new light on the psychological mechanisms behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. “Most of the papers that discuss current psychedelic therapy mention the mystical-type or peak experience as a mediator of […]
DMT & The Mysteries of The Pineal Gland
++ “DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor’s Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences” ~ Rick Strassman ++ Entheogen’s & Existential Intelligence: The Use of “Plant Teachers” as Cognitive Tools ++ THE GATE OF GOD, BY GARY OSBORN
‘Microdosers’ of LSD and Magic Mushrooms are Wiser and More Creative ∞ Thomas Anderson
By Thomas Anderson, The Conversation, Waking Times We just ran the first ever pre-registered scientific study on the microdosing of psychedelics and found some very promising results. We compared people who microdose — that is, who take a psychedelic substance such as LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) or “magic” mushrooms (psilocybin) in very small quantities — with those […]
PSYCHEDELICS, CIRCUITRY AND THE TEMPLATE ∞ Juliet J Carter
Any perspective we can share on psychedelics is going to encompass the most crucial piece of information about the history of Humanity and its Mother planet that has ever been revealed. A piece of the puzzle that brings the apocalypse we are witnessing into focus. Although we have expressed our respect for psychotropics it would […]
Psychedelic Renaissance and Introduction of Ecstadelics ∞ Alex Vikoulov
Psychedelics are illegal not because a loving government is concerned that you may jump out of a third story window. Psychedelics are illegal because they dissolve opinion structures and culturally laid down models of behavior and information processing. They open you up to the possibility that everything you know is wrong.” -Terence McKenna As shortcuts […]
The First Supper: Entheogens and the Origin of Religion
The following is excerpted from the new book Mushrooms, Myths & Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe by Carl Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman, José Alfredo González Celdrán published by City Lights. Our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness, provided madness is given us by way of divine gift. –Socrates, Phaedrus Various traditions recall the events of a “First Supper.” […]
Manna ~ Simon G. Powell
Simon G. Powell – The Psilocybin Solution vs. Elite Psychedelic Psyops http://www.simongpowell.com/
Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines
Full Version: http://www.mangu.tv/node/5167 Related: The War on Consciousness ~ Graham Hancock
Dr. Stanislav Grof – The Cosmic Game
The Cosmic Game: Explorations of the Frontiers of Human Consciousness by Stanislav Grof Reviewed by Stanley Krippner, Ph.D. and Christopher Ryan Stanislav Grof is renowned as a pioneer in the world of psychedelic psychotherapy and research. During more than four decades of exploration in the field of consciousness studies, Grof has accumulated data on some […]
‘Ego Death’ Is the Trip Competitive Psychedelic Users Are Chasing
art by Jalai Lama “The first time I experienced ego death,” says Bradley, a 26-year-old from Idaho, “I took four-and-a-half grams [of magic mushrooms]. At first I tried to focus on bringing myself back a little bit, but that obviously wasn’t going to work because the mushies knew what I needed. So I just reminded myself […]
You Are The Key – A Message From Psilocybin Mushrooms ~ Juliet Tang
By Juliet Tang Contributing writer for Wake Up World A New Paradigm The world is waking up. More and more of us around the globe are coming to the realization that there’s so much more to our lives than the ones we are currently leading. As we are going through our spiritual awakening, and as the […]
Stanislav Grof On The Healing Potential Of Non-Ordinary States Of Consciousness
By Alanna Ketler, Collective Evolution In Brief The Facts: Many believe that Non-Ordinary states of consciousness have the capacity to heal those who are suffering. These states of consciousness can be accessed in a number of ways. Reflect On: In most culture, except in western industrial society, these states are revered with high regard. How […]
Entheogen’s & Existential Intelligence: The Use of “Plant Teachers” as Cognitive Tools
In light of recent specific liberalizations in drug laws in some countries, this article investigates the potential of entheogens (i.e. psychoactive plants used as spiritual sacraments) as tools to facilitate existential intelligence. “Plant teachers” from the Americas such as ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, and the Indo-Aryan soma of Eurasia are examples of both past- […]
33 Amazing and Proven Benefits of CBD Oil
By Paul Lenda Guest writer for Wake Up World The non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant is actually one of the most beneficial health supplements to become available to the masses in recent history. We’re talking about CBD oil, or cannabidiol oil, which is an extract from the hemp plant containing a cannabinoid that research has […]
Altered States of Entrapment: The Plant Medicine Manipulation
By Bernhard Guenther, February 24, 2018 Over the past two years, I’ve hosted a total of four Time of Transition retreats in the Peruvian high jungle alongside my good friend Fred Clarke Alvarez. Our retreat program takes a very different approach in comparison to many other retreats that people organize and participate in. We provide an eclectic program […]
Psychopharmacology Magic mushroom compound might treat depression by reviving emotional responsiveness in the brain
art by Cameron Grey By Eric W. Dolan New research suggests that psilocybin-assisted therapy helps alleviate treatment-resistant depression by reviving emotional responsiveness in the brain. Psilocybin is the primary mind-altering substance in psychedelic “magic” mushrooms. The drug can profoundly alter the way a person experiences the world by producing changes in mood, sensory perception, time […]
Graham Hancock Explains Why His Viral TED Talk “The War On Consciousness” Was Banned
Arjun Walia January 11, 2018 Who is Graham Hancock? He is the author of multiple international bestsellers, like The Magicians of the Gods, and Fingerprints of the Gods, among others. His books have sold multiple millions of copies worldwide, and are available in more than 25 languages. Obviously, with so many people, including many scholars who are […]