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The Challenges of Achieving Kensho Through Psychedelics
1:40:22 - 1:46:15 (05:53)
In this episode, the speaker discusses the difficulties of achieving kensho through psychedelics, highlighting the importance of the container, cultural context, and assistance in constructing meaning from unusual experiences. They further emphasize the risks involved with using Ayahuasca, and how psychedelic experiences can involve strange occurrences that have little to do with kensho.
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The cultural and contextual factors of a psychedelic experience are crucial in constructing the meaning of the experience; a lot of strange things can occur that have no relation to the expected outcome.
1:40:22 - 1:43:59 (03:36)
Summary
The cultural and contextual factors of a psychedelic experience are crucial in constructing the meaning of the experience; a lot of strange things can occur that have no relation to the expected outcome. Kent Bye and Dr. Roland Griffiths discuss the potential dangers of taking ayahuasca and how intentional practice can lead to repeatable, meaningful experiences like kensho.
ChapterThe Challenges of Achieving Kensho Through Psychedelics
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Through Zen meditation, individuals can learn to come home to themselves and be present in the moment, finding fulfillment and contentment in being themselves without needing anything else, even Kensho.
1:43:59 - 1:46:15 (02:16)
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Through Zen meditation, individuals can learn to come home to themselves and be present in the moment, finding fulfillment and contentment in being themselves without needing anything else, even Kensho.