Culture & Spirituality
Culture & Spirituality are in many ways intertwined. A culture is a matter of how we think the world ‘works.’ Coming into play here is language, knowledge, beliefs, assumptions, principles and values. Culture shapes the way in which we see the world, and how we view ourselves within the world.
Spirituality is profoundly intuitive. But it is not always consciously expressed. It is about the intuitive way in which we feel connectedness to the world in which we live. The most common cultural representation of spirituality is religion, a predominantly institutionalised and structured system of beliefs and rituals that form the channels of worship of the religion’s supernatural god, or gods.
Psychedelics and plant medicines influence both culture and spirituality in many ways; from giving us new perspectives about our purpose in life, to changing the ways we appreciate art and music.
The Shadow Side of the Psychedelic Industry with Kyle Buller
Psychedelic integration coach Kyle Buller speaks about healing our personal and collective shadows in the psychedelic world.
Read MoreTransforming Society’s Relationship with Psychoactive Plants with Benjamin de Loenen
Founder of ICEERS Benjamin de Loenen talks to us about his vision for a society that allows for the ethical use of plant medicines.
Read MoreAyahuasca Traditions, Tourism & Ethics of Intercultural Encounters with Jerónimo M. M.
Ayahuasca researcher Jerónimo M.M. talks to us about how Western tourism has changed ayahuasca traditions, and what Western interest could mean for the future of ayahuasca.
Read MoreAyahuasca and the Racial Divide with Tony Moss
Recording artist and producer Tony Moss shares his experience of racial bias in ayahuasca communities, and what we can do to overcome it.
Read MoreDMT, Ayahuasca & Paranormal Protection with Julian Palmer
Australian psychonaut, author, and filmmaker Julian Palmer shares details on how he came up with the smokable DMT blend called ‘changa,’ how he works with it and N,N-DMT, plus the tools he uses for protecting himself against paranormal intrusions while journeying.
Read More‘Sagrada Familia’ Medicine Song Lyrics & Music Video by Curawaka
Sagrada Familia is one of my top favorite medicine songs written by Pablo Comesana, a member of Mantric Mambo, the official temple band of Templo Mãe d’Agua, in Alto Paraíso, Brazil. I lament the fact that there is no official Mantric Mambo album recording of this epic song, and that the only audio I have…
Read MoreIs DMT Released at Death?
Is DMT released at death? Can DMT induce a near-death experience? Here’s an overview of the evidence, and what it could mean for our understanding of death.
Read MoreThe Fragile Legality of Ayahuasca
The recent prohibition of ayahuasca in the Netherlands shows us how fragile its legality is, and what we have to do to protect religious rights.
Read MoreDeclaration by the Indigenous Peoples of the World Ayahuasca Conference 2019
A summary of the statement made by Indigenous Amazonian Peoples at the World Ayahuasca Conference 2019.
Read MorePsychedelics and the Climate Crisis at Breaking Convention 2019
Breaking Convention 2019 saw the climate and ecological crisis at the forefront of the discussion. Could psychedelics change our attitude about nature?
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