Ralph Metzner fue un psicólogo e investigador cuyo interés de por vida se centró en los diversos reinos de la conciencia y sus modificaciones. Su trabajo profundiza en las preguntas trascendentales de la psique humana, explorando las posibilidades de la percepción expandida. Metzner se dedicó a la investigación psicodélica y la psicoterapia, dejando un impacto en el ámbito académico y en la comprensión más amplia de la conciencia.
Exploring the concept of entheogenesis, the author posits that humans are complex beings encompassing spiritual, cosmic, and physical dimensions. Drawing on five decades of engagement with entheogenic substances, the work highlights their potential for spiritual awakening, healing, and creativity. The text emphasizes the inherent connection between Spirit and all forms of existence, advocating for a thoughtful evaluation of these substances in addressing contemporary life challenges rather than promoting specific methods or treatments.
Transformational experiences are as unique as they are profound, yet each portrays universal truths of human nature. In The Unfolding Self: Varieties of Transformative Experience, Ralph Metzner, PhD, unveils common dynamics and archetypes of the transformative experience, offering seekers and those in the throes of personal or societal transformation a reliable guide. Drawing from multiple disciplines ranging across the world's cultures (beginning with his collaborations with Dr. Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert at Harvard University in the early 1960s), Dr. Metzner explores subtle concepts using a tapestry of myth, allegory, and historical context. The Unfolding Self promises to provide its reader with valuable tools to become wise, impartial judges in their process of transformation into becoming a more integrated and fulfilled person. Readers who immerse themselves in these masterful descriptions can catalyze their own process of evolution. No comparable psychology of spirituality exists that draws from such a rich lifework of scholarship, experiment, and spiritual practice. Drawing from multiple disciplines and ranging across the world's cultures, Dr. Metzner goes beyond his roots in transpersonal psychology to uncover universal structures of spiritual transformation. Readers who immerse themselves in these masterful descriptions can catalyze their own process of evolution.
A compilation of writings on the chemical, biological, psychological & experiential dimensions of Ayahuasca. Includes 24 1sthand accounts of Ayahuasca experiences & resulting life changes, including contributions from J.C. Callaway, Charles S. Grob & Dennis J. McKenna. Discusses the medical & psychological applications of Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic Amazonian plant mixture that has been used for 100s, perhaps 1000s, of years by native Indian & mestizo shamans in Peru, Colombia & Ecuador for healing & divination. Many Western-trained physicians & psychologists have acknowledged that this substance can allow access to spiritual dimensions of consciousness, even mystical experiences indistinguishable from classic religious mysticism. In Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca Ralph Metzner, a pioneer in the study of consciousness, has assembled a group of authoritative contributors who provide an exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological & experiential dimensions of ayahuasca. He has more than 20 1sthand accounts from Westerners who have used ayahuasca & also presents the history, psychology & chemistry of ayahuasca from leading scholars in the field of psychoactive research. He concludes with his own findings on ayahuasca, including its applications in medicine & psychology, comparing the worldview revealed by ayahuasca visions to that of Western cultures.
Over 30 contributors share their expertise on the chemical, biological, cultural, psychological & experiential dimensions of psilocybin mushrooms. Teonanácatl was the name given to the visionary mushrooms used in ancient Mesoamerican shamanic ceremonies, mushrooms that contain psilocybin, the psychoactive agent identified by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the discoverer of LSD. The rediscovery of these visionary mushrooms thru the Mazatec healer Maria Sabina by mycologist R. Gordon Wasson ignited a worldwide mushroom culture that inspired the consciousness revolution of the 60s. This book describes the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users--from artists to psychologists--& the healing visionary inspiration received. It provides 1sthand accounts of studies performed in the Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison study & the Good Friday study. It describes how the use of the psilocybe mushroom spread from the mountains of Mexico into the USA, Asia & Europe by seekers of consciousness-expansion. It also details how psilocybin has been used since the 60s in psychotherapy, prisoner rehabilitation, the enhancement of creativity & the induction of mystical experiences & is being studied as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder.
Exploring themes of consciousness and spiritual growth, this collection of poems spans 30 years of the author's travels in America and Europe. The work reflects teachings on meditation, psychedelics, and shamanism, and includes pieces recorded on a spoken voice CD, enhanced by music. Notably, "The Song of the Pearl" adapts a 5th-century Gnostic hymn, illustrating the soul's journey from incarnation to its ultimate return to the origin, offering profound insights into the nature of existence and transcendence.
A Field Report of Underground Research on a Visionary Medicine Bufo alvarius and 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine
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Drawing on over 30 years of firsthand observations, the author explores the underground use of psychedelic and entheogenic substances among various user groups in the US and Europe. The ethnographic field reports reveal insights from participant-observers, emphasizing that the impact of these substances extends beyond mere physical and psychological effects. Many experiences delve into profound cosmic and spiritual dimensions, highlighting the complexities of human existence and the cultural context surrounding these explorations.
Exploring the roots of domination and war, Dr. Metzner delves into the psychological impacts of violent child abuse, historical resource competition, and distorted predator behaviors. He connects these themes to modern capitalist and imperialist practices, while also examining mythological narratives, including Buddhist tales of power-addicted demons and Sumerian legends of extraterrestrial colonizers. Additionally, he investigates the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff, suggesting that the causes of conflict may extend to cosmic history. His aim is to inspire further inquiry into resolving humanity's challenges.
The Ketamine Papers opens the door to a broad understanding of this medicine s growing use in psychiatry and its decades of history providing transformative personal experiences. Now gaining increasing recognition as a promising approach to the treatment of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychological conditions, ketamine therapies offer new hope for patients and clinicians alike. With multiple routes of administration and practices ranging from anesthesia to psychotherapy, ketamine medicine is a diverse and rapidly growing field. The Ketamine Papers clarifies the issues and is an inspiring introduction to this powerful tool for healing and transformation from its early use in the 1960s to its emerging role in the treatment of depression, suicidality, and other conditions. This comprehensive volume is the ideal introduction for patients and clinicians alike, and for anyone interested in the therapeutic and transformative healing power of this revolutionary medicine.
