Plenary Session
Psychedelic Buddhism 2025
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3h 49m
Plenary Session: "Psychedelic Buddhism 2025"
Eugene Lang College, The New School University
Friday, February 21st
2:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Opening Remarks: Mark Larrimore, PhD
(Chair, Religious Studies, Eugene Lang College)
Welcome Speech & Introductions: Doc Kelley, PhD
(Co-founder of Psychedelic Sangha and part-time faculty in Religious Studies, Eugene Lang College)
Co-Founder's Lecture: Erik Davis, PhD
"Rocketing through the Paisley Gate: Psychedelic Buddhism Then and Now"
Inaugural Message: Tenzin Bob Thurman, PhD
Keynote Address: Lama Liz Monson, PhD
"Relaxing in Space: Exploring the Role of the Natural State in Psychedelic Journeys"
Up Next in Psychedelic Buddhism 2025
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Virtual Panel I: "Psychedelic Buddhis...
Virtual Panel I: "Psychedelic Buddhism in Practice"
Saturday, February 22
10:00am - 12.30pm ESTModerator: Tomas Sander
"A practical look into how individuals, communities, and researchers are integrating Buddhism and psychedelics."Lisa Kring, LCSW
“Mindful Self-Compassion and Psychedelic-Assi... -
Virtual Panel II: "Psychedelic Buddhi...
Virtual Panel II: "Psychedelic Buddhism in Context"
Saturday, February 22
1:00 - 3:30 pm ESTModerator: Doc Kelley
"An exploration of the controversial use of mind-altering substances throughout premodern and modern Buddhist history."Ian A. Baker, PhD
“Mind-Altering Substance Use in Vajrayāna ... -
Virtual Panel III: "Psychedelic Buddh...
Virtual Panel III: "Psychedelic Buddhism Going Forward"
Saturday, February 22
4:00 - 6:30 pm ESTModerator: David Boon
"A discussion on the opportunities, ethical considerations, and challenges moving forward."Alex Belser, PhD
“A Queer Critique of the Psychedelic ‘Mystical Experience’: A Cauti...
