Psychedelics

Many people today seek an expansion of mind through the use of
psychedelics. So what other worlds, intelligences and entities
are being encountered and sought in such experiences? In this
Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogue, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon
discuss psychedelics and spiritual paths. They ask why they are
of such interest now. They explore the effects they have and how
these relate to other altered states of consciousness, from
dreams and divine encounters to inspired visions. They ask how
these experiences can be transformative, and whether they can be
accessed in other ways. What dangers might be encountered, both
psychological and spiritual, and what can be learnt from ancient
mystery traditions and the ecstatic journeys charted by writers
from Plato to Dante?