by Ashley Thompson
The Hau Pralung, or 'Calling of the Souls' is one of Cambodia's earliest vernacular texts. It is a long, beautiful poem recited at ritual celebrations to call wandering souls back into the body of their proper owner. This book surfaced when I did the research for my documentary. This long long poem was back then and still is nowadays a precious guide for me to explore the spirit world. I never travel to Cambodia without it. I also had the chance to meet Ashley Thompson who collected the texts and overlooked the edition in 3 languages, khmer, English and French.
Richard Evans Schultes, Christian Rätsch and Albert Hoffmann
Richard Evans Schultes was a prominent ethnobotanist and a professor at Harvard University who spent significant time in the Amazon rainforest from 1941 to 1953. During this period, he disappeared into the jungle, conducting extensive research on the indigenous use of plants for medicinal and ritual purposes. His work involved mapping uncharted areas and studying various tribes, which made him one of the most important plant explorers of the twentieth century. Co-authored with chemist Albert Hofmann, the Swiss chemist who brought LSD to the world and Christian Rätsch, this work is highly regarded for its exploration of the uses of hallucinogenic plants in various cultures and has never been out of print since its release. A classic.
by Tsulttrim Allione
Tsultrim Allione’s Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict redefines our approach to inner struggle. This remarkable book introduces a profound five-step process, drawn from the ancient Tibetan practice of Chöd, that encourages readers to nurture rather than fight their inner demons. More than just a self-help book, Feeding Your Demons offers a path to deep healing and self-understanding. For anyone struggling with anxiety, depression or inner turmoil, this book is a must read. Allione's insights offer not only hope, but a concrete method for achieving inner peace.
by Nick Strassmann
I came across this book after being given my first hit of DMT in 2013 by an old hippie who had settled in the Ream jungle on the Cambodian coast near Sihanoukville. I needed to understand why an Indian god called Ganesh appeared to me and gave me telepathic teachings such as life is just a cosmic game of creation, nothing else. For a born christian that was a blow. This extraordinary book chronicles Strassman's pioneering research on DMT at the University of New Mexico, where he conducted government-approved studies revealing the profound and often mystical experiences of volunteers. Strassman's meticulous account details encounters with non-human entities and near-death phenomena, offering fascinating insights into the nature of reality. His bold hypotheses linking DMT to the pineal gland and the experiences of birth and death challenge conventional views and open up exciting avenues of exploration.
by Terence and Dennis Mac Kenna
This is a mind-bending book that pushes the boundaries of human consciousness and our understanding of reality. This groundbreaking work offers a thrilling journey into the depths of shamanic wisdom, psychedelic exploration and cutting-edge scientific theory. One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its exploration of the possible links between psychedelic experiences, quantum mechanics and DNA - my favourite subject, as you will sooner or later discover if you do ayahuasca with me.
by Richard Rudd
Richard Rudd's Gene Keys offers unique insights into the relationship between DNA and the I Ching. Our genetic code is not just a biological blueprint but also a reservoir of wisdom and potential outlined in ancient Chinese wisdom 5000 years ago. He suggests that DNA can be seen as programmable, allowing us to reprogram our consciousness and activate dormant parts often labeled as "junk" DNA. This activation can lead to personal transformation by shifting negative traits (shadows) into positive qualities (gifts). It' s, definitely a good companion book when you start to do frequency work with psychedelic plants. I use this advanced I Ching oracle every time I prepare a ceremony.
by Charles H. Chen
By bridging the ancient I Ching codes with contemporary scientific knowledge, Chen's work suggests that the wisdom encapsulated in the the book of changes may have anticipated some aspects of modern scientific understanding, particularly in the field of genetics but also quantum physics. This synthesis not only offers a fresh perspective on an ancient text but also demonstrates how traditional wisdom can contribute to and complement our modern scientific worldview. Chen's work exemplifies a growing trend in scholarship that seeks to find meaningful connections between ancient philosophical systems and cutting-edge scientific research. So id you want to know why Richard Rudd and Terence Mac Kenna intuitions about the I Ching are grounded in hard science here is a brilliant demonstration.
by Peter Byrne
This book offers a compelling and deeply personal look into the life of the physicist who proposed the revolutionary Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics. The book not only chronicles Everett's scientific contributions but also delves into his troubled personal life, marked by struggles with depression, alcoholism, and familial tragedies. Byrne's narrative is described as both fascinating and harrowing, effectively weaving together the complexities of Everett's groundbreaking ideas with the poignant details of his life. The author meticulously explores how Everett's radical theory—that every observation spawns a new universe—challenges conventional understandings of reality and has sparked ongoing debates in the field of physics. For me the many words theory is an excellent model for exploring the invisible worlds with DMT and Psilocybine. And it also gives the best solution for the Schrödinger Cat riddle.