Spiritual Pharmacology: Shamanism Hallucinogensand the Psychedelic
Explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science with our curated reading list on spiritual pharmacology, featuring seminal works like Jeremy Narby’s *The Cosmic Serpent* and Michael Harner’s *The Way of the Shaman*, alongside deep dives into psychedelics such as *DMT: The Spirit Molecule*. Discover how shamanism, hallucinogens, and spiritual practice intertwine in these essential books on consciousness, ritual, and the pharmacology of the mind.
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The Cosmic Serpent
by Jeremy Narby
Working from the beliefs of Peruvian Indians, the author seeks to prove that DNA can conduct knowledge.
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Entheogens and the Future of Religion (Entheogen Project Series, Number 2)
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The Way of the Shaman
by Michael Harner
This anthology contains writings vital to all the major non-Western religious traditions, arranged thematically. It includes colourful descriptions of deities, creation myths, depictions of death and the afterlife, teachings on the relationship between humanity and the sacred, religious rituals and practices, and prayers and hymns. Mircea Eliade, a recognized pioneer in the systematic study of the history of the world's religions, includes excerpts from the Quran, the Book of the Dead, the Rig Veda, the Bhagavad Gita, the Homeric Hymns, and the Popol Vuh, to name just a few. Oral accounts from Native American, African, Maori, Australian Aborigine, and other people are also included.
