{"id":107,"date":"2017-02-03T00:02:38","date_gmt":"2017-02-03T00:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hippy.com\/hip\/uncategorized\/psychedelic-shamanism\/"},"modified":"2017-02-03T00:02:38","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T00:02:38","slug":"psychedelic-shamanism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/links\/psychedelic-shamanism\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychedelic Shamanism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
\n

Psychedelic Shamanism<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Shamanic Tradition<\/a><\/span><\/b>
\nModern Shamans<\/a><\/span><\/b>
\nReference Works<\/a><\/span><\/b>
\nComments and suggestions<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The Shamanic Tradition<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Anthropological studies among primitive peoples reveal a consistent
\npattern of Shamanism around the world and throughout history. This
\nis due to the universality of man’s quest for knowledge and the need to
\nexplain things and events beyond our control. It seems human society
\nrequires someone who voyages beyond this physical world into the mystical
\nrealms on a quest for knowledge. These courageous individuals often
\nfind the truth that underlies the illusion we accept as reality.
\nThe awareness they bring back sheds light upon our petty mortal existence
\nand puts into perspective humanity’s hopes and failings. In these
\nprimitive cultures, the Shaman is a powerful figure, often acting as
\na balance to the tribal chief, who would often need to consult the shaman
\nfor important decisions.<\/p>\n

There’s always been a need for the shaman, but now more than ever, our
\nsociety is losing touch with our greater purpose. Unfortunately,
\nrather than embracing the shamanic message, our society seeks to suppress
\nit and those who would delve into those realms beyond social control.
\nPerhaps there is an intuition among the powerful that their power is based
\nupon maintaining a false illusion about the nature of reality. The
\nShamanic Message shatters this illusion, and therefore is seen as a threat.
\nMind control has become a very important tool to keep the masses productively
\nin the system. The Shamanic tradition releases those mental and cultural
\nbonds we acquire, allowing us to see our own true nature, freed from cultural
\nprogramming.<\/p>\n

Despite political, moral and legal pressures, modern society has produced
\na number of shamans who with the help of psychedelic substances (part of
\nthe shamanic tradition) have broken through the social program and brought
\nback an important message for those of us with open minds. Many of
\nthese Psychedelic Shamans have had to go public, using modern media, to
\nget the message out. The most vocal of these have been vilified by
\nthe powers that be, in an attempt to squelch their message.<\/p>\n

This webpage honors those brave enough to face public ridicule by openly
\nacknowledging their shamanic status and encouraging others to become shamans.
\nWe must spread their message so everyone can be motivated to free their
\nminds. In the immortal words of Timothy Leary, we must turn on,
\ntune in and drop out. Only with greater awareness of our special
\nplace in this enormous universe can we hope to save our species from the
\ninevitable result of unbridled materialistic greed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Modern Shamans<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Aldous Huxley – <\/b>Its widely known that Huxley experimented with
\npsychedelics including mescaline and LSD. In fact he died tripping
\non acid (intentionally). His great works of fiction include Brave New World
\nabout test-tube babies, consumerism and Soma, the drug of choice.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a>Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell<\/a> by Aldous Huxley. A classic of psychedelic literature. Based on Huxley’s experiences with mescaline and how it opened the doors. Yes, the Doors named their group after this book.<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Timothy Leary<\/a><\/b> – The high priest
\nof LSD, Leary is clearly the King of Shamans. His role as professor
\nat Harvard University soon took a back seat to his public persona once
\nhe discovered for himself the powerful insights available through psychedelics.
\nUnable to restrain his enthusiasm, Harvard dismissed him, allowing Leary
\nto experiment with psychedelics under his own terms. Once freed of
\nclinical restraints, Leary determined which factors enhanced and promoted
\ngood trips. Leary was quick to realize that the LSD trip was a
\nreligious experience that transformed the tripper for life. He encouraged
\nclergy, scientists, artists and many others to experiment with LSD and
\nrecorded their experiences. His legendary sessions in Millbrook,
\nN.Y. yielded much data, but more importantly pioneered the personal and
\ninterpersonal psychedelic experience as never before.<\/p>\n

Leary became the focus of public and private debate about the use of
\ndrugs, leading to the criminalization of LSD and other psychedelics.
\nLeary himself became the target of governmental repression, with Richard
\nNixon calling him the most dangerous man in America. Imprisoned,
\nescaped, on-the-lam, returned from exile, Leary remained unfazed in his
\nefforts to promote the psychedelic, shamanic experience. His numerous
\nbooks exhort the reader to discover for himself the mind expanding potential
\nof psychedelics.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The
\nPolitics of Ecstasy<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/b>In this book, Timothy Leary, the high priest of LSD, promotes the right to expand one’s mind as he exhorts us to turn on, tune in and drop out! He questions the government’s growing power
\nto prevent individual experimentation with psychedelics. Includes the famous 1966 Playboy interview where he discusses LSD and sex.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\n

<\/a>Chaos and Cyberculture<\/a> the LSD guru has a lot to say about society, culture,
\ntechnology and the human mind. This book offers up thirty years of
\nLeary’s experience and knowledge. A good retrospective and introduction
\nto his work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

John Lennon<\/b> – While John Lennon might have considered himself
\nforemost an artist and musician, he nevertheless met the criteria of a
\nshaman in today’s society. His great influence among young people
\nwas due to his expressive nature. His experiences with psychedelics,
\nparticularly LSD, changed his view of the world and the way he expressed
\nhimself through his music. Not only did he become more experimental
\nand inventive, but his lyrics took on an otherworldly nature. His
\nsongs inspired countless thousands to open their minds and experiment with
\npsychedelics. Some of his tunes were actually composed and recorded
\nunder the influence of LSD. John was a tireless promoter of the shamanic
\nmessage of peace, love and understanding. His message reached the
\nfar corners of the planet.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lennon
\nLegend – The Very Best of John Lennon.<\/a><\/b> This recording includes
\nall his post Beatles hits. An excellent collection. Perhaps
\na better choice than the John
\nLennon Anthology.<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Carlos Castaneda<\/b> – Steeped in the shamanic tradition of the Nahuatl
\nindians of Mexico, Castaneda weaves a tale of initiation, revelation, power
\nand transcendence in his series of books. The story of how Carlos
\nmeets and accepts his apprenticeship under the tutelage of brujo Don Juan
\nis a masterpiece. The endless debate about whether it’s a work of
\nfact or fiction is notwithstanding. The teachings underlying the work have
\ngreat merit, as they give meaning to existence and provide a path, the
\nwarrior’s, for those souls brave enough to confront their own weaknesses
\nand transform themselves.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A
\nSeparate Reality<\/a> Don Juan is Carlos’ guide into the world of the brujo,
\nthe sorcerer. With Don Juan’s careful tutoring, Carlos is initially
\ngiven mind altering drugs to enable him to perceive the Separate Reality.
\nNaive Carlos is forever making a fool of himself, but Don Juan is patient
\nand has much to teach about the world beyond the veil.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\n

These are just a couple more books in <\/span><\/b><\/center>Castaneda’s series about Don Juan
\n.<\/span><\/b><\/a>Tales of Power<\/a>
\n<\/a>The Fire From Within<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Terence McKenna<\/a><\/b> –
\nAt the time of this writing, Terence McKenna lies in a hospital bed awaiting
\nhis final destiny. He is a man who, like Gordon Wasson, lived with
\nthe natives and learned their shamanistic ways. Along with his brother,
\nthey added much to our knowledge of ethnobotany, the native uses of psychedelic
\nplants. McKenna’s book, Food of the Gods, was a landmark in this
\nfield.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Food of the Gods<\/a> : The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge : A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution – by Terence McKenna.
\nTerence McKenna<\/a> was the guru of botanical psychoactives. His shamanic approach to plants and human consciousness enhances our connection to the world beyond the five senses. If you’re into expanding your awareness via plants this will help put it all in context. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\n

<\/a>True Hallucinations<\/a> : Being an Account of the Author’s Extraordinary Adventures
\nin the Devil’s Paradise –<\/span><\/b> by Terence McKenna<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jim Morrison<\/b> – Jim was an iconoclast who used his fame to get
\nhis message across. A poet and philosopher, Jim felt it necessary
\nto push the envelope and society as far as you could to find freedom.
\nHe knew that drugs were just Doors to other worlds where few explorers
\nventured. His music, his lyrics and his passion took us to some dark places
\nin our personal and collective psyches. Like any good shaman, Jim’s
\nreal talent was taking us along on his journeys into these forbidden realms
\nand opening our minds with his vivid perceptions.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Break on Through<\/a> : The Life and Death of Jim Morrison. <\/b>Biography of this poet, philosopher, iconoclast, musician.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n

<\/a>The Best of the Doors<\/a><\/b> – Jim Morrison still lives on as a rock icon.
\nHis sensuous voice, defiant attitude and iconoclastic lyrics along with Ray Manzarek’s great keyboard work propelled the Doors to the top of the charts. This two disk set contains the Doors biggest hits including Light My Fire, Riders on the Storm <\/i><\/b>and L.A. Woman<\/i><\/b>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Alexander & Ann Shulgin<\/b> – This husband and wife team have explored the whole range of psychedelic drugs including some that few if any have tried. They are known as the parents of Ecstacy.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Pihkal
\n: A Chemical Love Story<\/a> by Alexander Shulgin.
\nPihkal stands for Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved. Indeed,
\nthe Shulgins know of what they speak and they tell the story of psychedelics
\nand designer drugs including their child, Ecstacy. If you’re a talented
\nchemist you might appreciate the 179 recipes included. Tihkal is
\ntheir book about Triptamines.<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ken Kesey<\/b> – In contrast to Timothy Leary’s experimental approach
\nto psychedelics, Kesey explored the experiential. Along with his
\nMerry Pranksters, Kesey felt that psychedelics were a new way to experience
\nthe world. Inviting diverse friends from Allen Ginsberg to the Hell’s
\nAngels to his place in La Honda he was able to transform groups of people
\nvia the communal trip. After turning on hundreds, he decided to
\ntake his show on the road in a day-glo bus. Kesey and the Pranksters
\nwent on a psychedelic cross country trip that inspired many including
\nthe Beatles (Magical Mystery Tour) to try to duplicate. The famous
\nAcid-Test parties where LSD laced Kool-Aid was dispensed accompanied by
\nmusic (by such notables as the Grateful Dead) and light shows were modern
\nday correlates to the shamanic rituals of old.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The
\nElectric Kool Aid Acid Test<\/a> – Tom Wolfe<\/span><\/b>Tom Wolfe’s book about Ken Kesey and the Merry
\nPranksters. One of the great books about how LSD invaded America’s consciousness,
\npeaking during the Summer of Love. A tribute to Kesey, the Pranksters (including
\nNeal Cassady, Ken Babbs, Mountain Girl and Wavy Gravy), and the whole psychedelic
\ngeneration. Good insight into how the torch was passed from the Beats to
\nthe hippies. It also contrasts Kesey’s up front, experiential movement
\nversus Timothy Leary’s experimental, insightful approach to the LSD trip.<\/span><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Reference
\nWorks<\/span><\/span><\/b>In addition to the books mentioned above,
\nhere are some books that delve into psychedelics and shamanism.<\/span><\/b><\/a>Psychedelic
\nShamanism:<\/a> The Cultivation, Preparation and Shamanic Use of Psychotropic
\nPlants – Jim DeKorne This books covers a wide range of psychedelic plants
\nincluding mushrooms, cacti, ayahuasca, syrian rue and many others.
\nInteresting stories about the use of psychotropics including encounters
\nwith entities. Useful explanations on how to extract such substances
\nas DMT.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\n

<\/a>The
\nLittle Book of Acid<\/a> – Cam Cloud<\/p>\n

This small book covers the history of LSD
\nfrom Albert Hoffman and the Sandoz Laboratories to Owsley, Timothy Leary,
\nand delves into the psychedelic and cultural impact. Includes information
\nabout natural alternatives including Hawaiian Woodrose and Morning Glory
\nseeds.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\n

<\/a>
\nGreen Psychology:<\/a> Cultivating a Spiritual Connection with the Natural
\nWorld by Ralph, Ph.D. Metzner 1999. Dr. Metzner is well known for
\nhis work at Harvard University with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert.
\nIn this new book he discusses how humans have lost touch with the natural
\nworld and how we can use the Shamanic teachings to regain the lost knowledge.<\/p>\n

\n

<\/a>
\nThe Way of the Shaman<\/a> by Michael J. Harner A guidebook for those
\non the Shamanic path and a primer for the curious. Harner explores
\nthe shamanism in various cultures. Learn how to make the most of your shamanic
\njourney.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/a>
\nHerbs
\nof the Northern Shaman, A Guide to Mind Altering Plants of the Northern
\nHemisphere<\/a> by Steve
\nAndrews.<\/span><\/b> Andrews describes in
\nclear, understandable terms the plants, their active constituents, the
\ndosages, and their effects on the human mind and body. Many photos and
\nillustrations are included. You will find information on the expected plants
\nsuch as Cannabis, Datura, and Peyote as well as the unexpected effects
\nof such common garden favorites as Buttercup, Sassafras and Water Lily.<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Posted by: skip
\nViews: 35837
\nTopic:10\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Psychedelic Shamanism The Shamanic Tradition Modern Shamans Reference Works Comments and suggestions   The Shamanic Tradition Anthropological studies among primitive peoples reveal a consistent pattern of Shamanism around the world and throughout history. This is due to the universality of man’s quest for knowledge and the need to explain things and events beyond our control. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[29,41,72,77,86,107,115],"class_list":["post-107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-links","tag-books","tag-drugs","tag-leary","tag-lsd","tag-mind-expansion","tag-psychedelics","tag-shamanism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hipplanet.com\/hip\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}