Psychedelic Buddhism

Lama Mike Crowley met a Tibetan lama, Lama Radha Chime Rinpoche, in London when he was 18 years old. He became Lama Chime’s first student and has continued to study with him to the present day. He took “refuge” and the five Pansil vows on May 1, 1970, and, after much study and meditation, was ordained as a lama on January 1, 1988. He is the founder of Amrita Dzong, an American extension of his teacher’s group, and a member of the advisory board of the national Psychedelic Sangha. The author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism, he lives in northern California.

PREFACE
What Is a Psychedelic?
An Email to My Seven-Year-Old Granddaughter

Merging Psychedelics and Buddhism
A Note about This Book

INTRODUCTION
The Lineage of Psychedelic Buddhism

PART 1
PSYCHEDELICS FOR BUDDHISTS

FOREWORD TO PART 1
A Return to Nothingness
Dr. Ben Sessa
1 Prerequisites
2 Psychedelic Drugs to Enhance Your Buddhist Practice
3 Where and with Whom to Trip
4 Managing Experiences
5 A Few Last Words on Psychedelics for Buddhists

PART 2
BUDDHISM FOR PSYCHONAUTS

FOREWORD TO PART 2
The Shared History of Buddhism and Psychedelics in the West
by Gwyllm Llwydd
6 A Brief History of Buddhism
7 Buddhist Beliefs
8 Symbols in Buddhism
9 So . . . What Is a Buddhist?
10 A Few Last Words for Psychonauts Who Want to Explore Buddhism

PART 3
BECOMING A PSYCHEDELIC BUDDHIST

11 Foundations
12 Vows Taken by Buddhists
13 Traditional Practices
14 Sitting Meditation Practice
15 Group Meditation Practice
16 Daily Practices
17 The Four Positive Attitudes
18 Yoga of the Dream Path
19 Psychic Powers and Magic
20 Tales of Psi-chedelics
21 Poems for Contemplation
22 A Final Wish

APPENDICES

RESOURCES FOR THE READER

APPENDIX 1
Suggested Ceremonies

APPENDIX 2
The Formal Refuge Ceremony for Becoming a Buddhist

APPENDIX 3
Refuge Formulas

APPENDIX 4
Bodhisattva Vows

APPENDIX 5
Dedications of Merit

APPENDIX 6
Buddhist Festivals

Further Reading

Glossary

Index