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Philosophical Debates on Chemically Induced Mystical Experiences
1:12:24 - 1:20:47 (08:22)
The use of psychedelic drugs to induce mystical experiences has been a topic of debate in the philosophical world, with some arguing that it accelerates spiritual development, while others, like materialistic scientists, believe it is all just chemistry. However, experts in the field have agreed that chemically induced experiences are phenomenologically indistinguishable from traditional mysticism.
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The debate surrounds the origin of mystical experiences, if they are induced, if they come through prayer, meditation or grace and whether they hold the same value - this article examines the different viewpoints.
1:12:24 - 1:14:34 (02:09)
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The debate surrounds the origin of mystical experiences, if they are induced, if they come through prayer, meditation or grace and whether they hold the same value - this article examines the different viewpoints.
ChapterPhilosophical Debates on Chemically Induced Mystical Experiences
Episode#347: Stan Grof, Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the possibility of chemically-induced mystical experiences and cautions listeners to approach it carefully.
1:14:34 - 1:17:44 (03:09)
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the possibility of chemically-induced mystical experiences and cautions listeners to approach it carefully. Zen Buddhists, in particular, may have difficulties integrating such experiences into their practice.
ChapterPhilosophical Debates on Chemically Induced Mystical Experiences
Episode#347: Stan Grof, Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker initially did not want to meet the Shavite guru, but changed his mind after finding out about the guru's use of various means, including hashish.
1:17:44 - 1:20:47 (03:02)
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The speaker initially did not want to meet the Shavite guru, but changed his mind after finding out about the guru's use of various means, including hashish. The guru became an important figure in the speaker's life and was the head of the Siddha Yoga movement.