Psychedelic Buddhism

A User's Guide to Traditions, Symbols, and Ceremonies

By: Lama Mike Crowley, Dr. Ben Sessa - foreword, Gwyllm Llwydd - foreword

Narrated by: Michael Ellick

Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

• Presents guidance and 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

• Explores the use of psychedelics in Buddhist practice, sharing the kind of spiritual experiences that can be gained with each

• Describes meditation techniques, with special attention being given to the generation of the Four Positive Attitudes

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 and 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 Vajrayāna 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 yānas, 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 Buddhist 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.

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Outstanding

Mike Crowley's work in analyzing and breaking down the cryptic symbolism of Tantric traditions and identifying the role of sacred plants is truly breathtaking. if you have any interest in the role of psychedelia in the development of esoteric and religious traditions of the East then I highly recommend spending some time studying both "Secret Drugs of Buddhism" and "Psychedelic Buddhism".

Fantastic

Great book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautifully written and I absolutely recommend it. Wishing all the psychonots and meditators a wonderful journey.