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In this user's guide to Psychedelic Buddhism, Lama Mike Crowley
presents techniques for Buddhists who wish to incorporate
psychedelics into their practice as well as for psychonauts who are
interested in the maps of inner space provided by Buddhism. The
author details how psychedelics have led to spontaneous awakening
experiences, such as "Indra's net" and universal voidness, that
were once thought to be available only to advanced meditators. He
explores the use of psychedelics, such as LSD or psilocybin
mushrooms, in a Buddhist context, sharing the kind of spiritual
experiences and benefits that can be gained with each. The author
also looks at the use of psychedelics encoded in Vedic and Buddhist
scriptures, particularly in the Vajrayana tradition, from the
Middle Ages until the present day. Presenting an informed summary
of Buddhism for psychonauts, the author explores the key beliefs of
Buddhism, the life of the Buddha, and the practices followed in
various yanas, or paths. He describes meditation techniques, with
special attention being given to the generation of the Four
Positive Attitudes: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy,
and equanimity, each being taken from their personal to their
universal forms. He looks at Buddhism symbols, ceremonies, deities,
and initiations, as well as psychic powers in Buddhist tradition,
and how these ideas and practices can be used in the exploration of
the inner realms of consciousness. Providing a complete guide to
integrating psychedelics into Buddhist practice, this book reveals
how the ancient Buddhist teachers discovered their universal maps
of consciousness and how you can use their wisdom to guide your
journey.
Psychedelic Drug Treatments: Assisting the Therapeutic Process
provides information about current and quite viable investigation
into reviving and progressing with neurological research that began
in the middle of the 20th century and was brought to a halt when
certain drugs were banned in the 1970s. Using a question/answer
format, the book will introduce you to the way in which the
chemical compounds known as psychedelics affect the brain, provide
you with the definitions of key terms particular to the
neurological and psychological vocabulary, describe the specific
disorders that can realistically be helped or relieved through
treatment with psychedelics, and offer information with regard to
current research being conducted in the field. This text will
discuss the history of the earlier research efforts and will
examine the likelihood of a resurgence of interest in the
successful development of methods and practices of clinical therapy
assisted by psychedelic drugs. The purpose of this volume is to
promote an understanding of the use of psychedelics as tools to
assist therapy and to challenge the 40-year-old prejudices against
research into the possible benefits of these drugs. Features:
Questions and answers about the history, research, and treatments
related to psychedelic drugs Makes a case for the re-evaluation of
psychedelics - LSD, MDMA ('ecstasy'), DMT, psilocybin, ayahuasca,
peyote, ibogaine, and more - and their clinical potential for
treating a range of conditions from post-traumatic stress disorder
and depression to autism and cluster headaches. Includes numerous
in-text resources such as links to Web sites, videos, articles,
blogs, etc. from NIH, FDA, YouTube, and university/clinical studies
What actually happens to you when you drink a cup of coffee?Is
chocolate really an aphrodisiac? How do drugs like alcohol and
cannabis work? Did psychedelics play a part in human evolution? In
this fascinating little book, leading psychopharmacologist Dr. Ben
Sessa describes the drugs, legal and illegal, natural and
synthesised, from nicotine to endorphins, sugar to antidepressants,
that humans all over the world take every day to change their state
of mind. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW
OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding"
FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK
TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
Praise for Second Edition of The Psychedelic Renaissance: 'Onward,
intrepid explorer, keep your wits, while allowing them to be
tickled, as Dr Sessa leads you into a world of remarkable wonders!
You are in for a real treat!' Robin Carhart-Harris 'This new book
is a succinct, entertaining overview of the emerging "Psychedelic
Renaissance" written by an insider, and one of the brightest young
architects of this new emerging paradigm.' Dr Dennis J. McKenna
'With intelligence, fact-based optimism and compassion Sessa throws
open the doors of perception and guides the reader through the
complexities of the history, pharmacology, legality and potential
of these miraculous molecules.' Andy Roberts 'This new edition of
Sessa's, The Psychedelic Renaissance, will encourage researchers to
work in this field, to the benefit of our understanding of how the
brain works and to develop new approaches to psychiatric
disorders.' David Nutt 'Dr. Ben Sessa prescribes a way forward;
mainstreaming psychedelics for a world in deep need of spirituality
and inspiration. The Psychedelic Renaissance is a book that
deserves to be widely read.' Rick Doblin 'Ben Sessa's energetic
review of the research and cultural use of psychedelics provides a
unique perspective. The way forward is clear: we urgently need more
scientific research, and a rational reform of drug policies.'
Amanda Feilding 'The Psychedelic Renaissance will inevitably and
rightly be seen as an important marker of their assimilation into
the cultural mainstream. I highly recommend it.' Ralph Metzner 'Dr.
Sessa skilfully chronicles important developments, perhaps a
turning point, in psychiatry and in the understanding of
psychedelics in the wider culture. This new updated edition of The
Psychedelic Renaissance is informative, entertaining and timely.'
Michael Mithoefer
Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians
explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic
substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social
problems. More than a decade ago, the U.S. government lifted its
ban on all testing of psychedelic substances. Winkelman and Sessa
now provide updated scientific research and applications of these
substances, now moving into approved categories of medicine. The
text is an up-to-date assessment of the latest advances in the
field of psychedelic medicine, covering the use of LSD, psilocybin,
MDMA, ayahuasca, and other substances to augment psychotherapies
for a range of disorders. It discusses medical and psychiatric
concerns, clinical efficacy and safety, ethical considerations, and
neuroscience findings regarding the psychedelic compounds. Topics
covered include an overview of psychiatric applications of
psychedelics; treatments for addictions and depressive disorders;
effects of psychedelics on inflammation and neuroplasticity;
evidence for clinical applications of DMT, ayahuasca, and
cannabidiol; psychedelic treatment of sociopathic disorders;
microdosing psychedelics; training psychedelic therapists; and
community-based harm reduction approaches to managing psychedelic
crises. Describes the history of psychedelics as therapeutic
treatments and the current renaissance of interest in them Details
the training of therapists in applications of psychedelics, and
medical theory for the effectiveness of these substances Addresses
issues of clinical efficacy and safety as well as ethical
considerations Comprises the latest neuroscience research related
to the effects of the psychedelic compounds Provides timely
information for clinicians, researchers, and advanced students of
psychology, medicine, and public health, from leading clinicians,
researchers, and administrators in the field
Interdisciplinary essays on psychedelic consciousness. Presenting
an interdisciplinary selection of twenty-five essays first
delivered at Breaking Convention 2015, the third conference on
psychedelic consciousness, culture, and clinical research, held at
the University of Greenwich, London. Breaking Convention is the
largest symposium of its kind, featuring more than 120 academic
presentations biennially. Widely regarded as one of the foremost
global platforms for serious research into psychedelic
pharmacology, the conference has been instrumental in altering
popular attitudes towards policy reform, with research focusing on
the potential benefits that psychedelic therapies might hold in the
treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and in
harm reduction among habitual substance abusers. Psychedelic
Pharmacology for the 21stCentury spans the sciences and humanities,
from philosophy and neuroscience through chemical models of action
to clinical use. This latest volume includes cross-cultural
approaches exploring the global drug economy, clinical MDMA trials,
histories of psychedelic literature, the enigma of the pineal
gland, acid mediumship and psychedelic landscaping. Contributors
Allan Badiner, Rick Doblin, Amanda Feilding, Ido Hartogsohn,
Jennifer Lyke, Dale Pendell, Iker Puente
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