Jake Kobrin, Chris Dyer, Amanda Sage, Simon Haiduk, and Chor Boogie are world-renowned contemporary artists that will discuss the role of visionary art in the next episode of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Visionary art is characterized by art that expresses prophetic, mystical, or transcending experiences the artist has had. Among their creative endeavors and artist […]
It was a hot summer day, and the ice-coffee I was sipping was more delicious than ever. It had nothing to do with the beans, nor the brewing, nor the coffee shop – but rather, this ball of energy sitting across from me, laughing and telling me about his little adventures around the city. I
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Join Dr. Joe Tafur for a discussion on groundbreaking research linking biochemical (“epigenetic”) changes to psychedelic medicine. By examining biological alterations linked to MDMA-assisted therapy, Joe will point to empirical efforts linking emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of well-being, fuelling a wider discussion on the value of interweaving spiritual and emotional transformation with modern science.
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In Episode 4 of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, entitled ‘Beyond the Heroic Skyline’, Sensei Kevin Simpson will investigate what can be learned from exploration to the very edges of our consciousness. Terrence McKenna coined the phrase ‘heroic dose’ to label ingesting five grams of psilocybin mushrooms, but what can we gather from ten and even
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Join Chris Kilham for a discussion on the powerful interaction between psychedelic substances and the yogic arts. Dedicated to supporting indigenous cultures and promoting plant medicine, Chris will call upon his half-century of experience in yoga and meditation to enlighten participants on the powerful benefits of combining yoga and psychedelics. Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time:
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According to the early Buddhist, most of us are like junkies, fuelled by desire into addictive behaviour. The particular addiction that we suffer from is self-authorship. We are however, in the final analysis fictions who would live better lives if we gave up desire, and were motivated by compassion instead. In recent times, society has
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Could ayahuasca integrated psychotherapy offer a viable treatment option in the battle against substance abuse and other addiction-based behaviours? Join us and our panel of experts, Dr. Dennis McKenna, Dr. Leanna Standish and Dr. Victoria Hale, as we explore critical questions regarding the western adoption of Ayahuasca-assisted therapy. Date: Tuesday, September 29th Time: 3:00 PM
Join founder and executive director of MAPS, Rick Doblin, Ph.D., for an update on the Capstone Project and what it took to reach this amazing fundraising milestone. Rick will discuss the future implications for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, now that the necessary funds have been raised to make this medicine a reality. Date: Tuesday, September 22nd Time:
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Wade Davis is a renowned explorer and expert in ethnography and ethnobotany, as well as a filmmaker, photographer, professional speaker, and writer. Davis’ body of work is an ode to the diversity among landscapes, peoples, and cultural practices, including the use of plants and psychoactive substances in sacred rituals. In the next episode of Examining
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Dr. Bia Labate is a Brazilian anthropologist and a leading expert on ayahuasca culture. It is this specialization, alongside her study of shamanism and plant medicine, that we’re excited to explore in the next episode of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance. Dr. Labate will discuss the implications of Ayahuasca’s soaring popularity, including sustainability, safety and socioeconomic
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