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The primary purpose of this thesis is to stress that there is a relationship between the texts one reads and the psychedelic experiences one may have. Reading texts has an effect on set and setting with respect to psychedelic experiences. Further, texts read—by figures like Timo…

Buddhism and psychedelic substances are historically connected in the United States. The relationship between the practice and study of Buddhism and the use of psychedelics is mutually beneficial in some cases. Yet, their interaction can also create obstacles to optimum Buddhist…

Psilocybin mushrooms may have played a role in the origin of humanity, and consciousness-expanding medicines may contribute to the future evolution of our species. Neuroscientists from Imperial College London recently discovered that psilocybin, found in over 200 species of mush…