Description

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 users 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 Indras 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 Vajrayna 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 ynas or paths He describes meditation techniques with special attention being given to the generation of the Four Positive Attitudes lovingkindness 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