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Secret Drugs Of Buddhism: Psychedelic Sacraments And The Origins Of The Vajrayana
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Secret Drugs Of Buddhism Is The First Book To Explore The Historical Evidence For The Use Of Entheogenic Plants Within The Buddhist Tradition. Drawing On Scriptural Sources, Botany, Pharmacology, And Religious Iconography, This Book Calls Attention To The Central Role Which Psychedelics Played In Indian Religions. It Traces Their History From The Mysterious Soma Potion, Celebrated In The Most Ancient Hindu Scriptures, To Amrita, The Sacramental Drink Of Vajrayana Buddhism. Although Amrita Used In Modern Vajrayana Ceremonies Lacks Any Psychoactivity, There Is Copious Evidence That The Amrita Used By The Earliest Vajrayana Practitioners Was A Potent Entheogen. It Is The Nature Of This Psychedelic Form Of The Sacrament Which Is The Central Topic Of This Book. In Particular, Secret Drugs Of Buddhism Attempts To Identify The Specific Ingredients Employed In Amritas Earliest Formulations. To This End, The Book Presents Evidence From Many Countries In Which The Vajrayana Movement Flourished. These Include Bhutan, Japan, Mongolia, And Tibet But Special Attention Is Given To India, The Land Of Its Origin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' about? A: 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' explores the historical use of entheogenic plants within the Buddhist tradition, examining their significant role in Indian religions, particularly in Vajrayana Buddhism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael Crowley.
- Q: How many pages does 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' have? A: The book has a total of 340 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' was published on November 5, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' is the second edition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding psychedelics and Buddhism? A: The book discusses the historical context of psychedelics in Buddhism, including the origins and formulations of the sacramental drink amrita used in early Vajrayana practices.
- Q: In which regions does the book explore Vajrayana Buddhism? A: The book examines the history of Vajrayana Buddhism in regions such as Bhutan, Japan, Mongolia, Tibet, and especially India.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book provide about entheogens in Buddhist practices? A: 'Secret Drugs of Buddhism' presents evidence suggesting that early Vajrayana practitioners used potent entheogens in their rituals, contrasting with the non-psychoactive amrita used in modern practices.