Manifesting the Mind features various aspects of shamanism with a broad look at psychedelics in general. Why are psychedelics so brutally suppressed in our culture? What exactly are some of the psychedelic plants and chemicals and how can they benefit us? With philosophy and insight from Robert Bussinger, Mike Crowley, Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy, Alex Grey, Clark Heinrich, Nick Herbert, John Major Jenkins, Dennis McKenna, Terence McKenna, Daniel Pinchbeck, Dr. Rick Strassman & others.
Chapter 1 – Start
An introduction to shamanism and shamanic medicines.
Chapter 2 – Manifesting God?
A discussion regarding the word “Entheogen” verses other words such as “Psychedelic” to describe shamanic medicines and psychoactive substances.
Chapter 3 – Psychedelic Fanatic
What are the effects of psychedelics and are these psychedelic substances addictive?
Chapter 4 – Psychedelic Remedy
Cannabis and other shamanic medicines used medicinally
Chapter 5 – Drugs and Culture
From coffee to cocaine… What constitutes a “bad drug”?
Chapter 6 – War on Consciousness
Is the war on drugs a war against certain states of consciousness?
Chapter 7 – Ibogaine
Can a shamanic medicine cure heroin, meth, alcohol and other addictions?
Chapter 8 – DMT
DMT, the most hallucinogenic substance known to exist, is found naturally in the human body and in nearly every other living thing.
Chapter 9 – Ayahuasca
What are the components and the effects of Ayahuasca? How is it different than other forms of DMT?
Chapter 10 – Reality Thermostat
Where do the boundaries between our selves and the world exist? Are hallucinations “real”? What is ego-death? What can be learned from a psychedelic experience?
Chapter 11 – Controlling the Masses
We are groomed to be consumers - this is encouraged via propaganda - as long as we consume those things that are sanctioned by the corporate hegemony.
Chapter 12 – Manifesting Change
Turn on, Tune in, and Drop out. Psychedelics as a catalyst for change.
Chapter 13 – Amanita muscaria
This archetypal mushroom has been used in religious art and modern iconography. How does it compare to other psychedelic substances?
Chapter 16 – Religious Roots
Psychedelic substances can often be found in early religious traditions.
Chapter 17 – Flesh of the Gods
The religious/spiritual experience. What is the origin of the sacred meal? Did the original “communion” induce a psychedelic experience? The replacement of the shamanic sacrament with a placebo.
Chapter 18 – The Heart of the Mysteries
Has the direct access to the mysteries been cut off from our modern culture?
Chapter 19 – Soma
What was the original Soma and Amrita?
Chapter 20 – Credits and Biographies
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