A Gathering for Evolving Practice & Connecting Community

Psychedelic Sangha invites you to enjoy the video proceedings of our inaugural conference, Psychedelic Buddhism 2025, held online and in-person February 21st-22nd at Eugene Lang College, The New School University in the City of New York.

Here you can purchase (for $108) streaming access to the complete conference proceedings, as well as a previously unreleased bonus interview with Tenzin Bob Thurman (five videos featuring over ten hours of discourse).

Alternatively, please consider becoming a "Supporting Member" (Tier 3) or "Regular Member" (Tier 2) of Psychedelic Sangha and enjoy streaming access to these recordings. Follow the link at the bottom for details on membership.

Check out this write-up by Matteo Pistono in Lion’s Roar.
https://www.lionsroar.com/conference-reveals-how-attitudes-are-shifting-about-buddhism-and-psychedelics/

PROGRAM
VIDEO 1: Plenary Session

Mark Larrimore, PhD | Opening Remarks

Doc Kelley, PhD | Welcome Speech
"Set and Setting for Psychedelic Buddhism 2025"

Erik Davis, PhD | Co-Founder's Lecture
"Rocketing through the Paisley Gate: Psychedelic Buddhism Then and Now"

Tenzin Bob Thurman, PhD | Inaugural Message

Lama Liz Monson, PhD | Keynote Address
(With Introduction by Tomas Sander, PhD)
"Relaxing in Space: Exploring the Role of the Natural State in Psychedelic Journeys"

VIDEO 2: Virtual Panel I: "Psychedelic Buddhism in Practice"
A practical look into how individuals, communities, and researchers are integrating Buddhism and psychedelics.

Moderator: Tomas Sander, PhD

Lisa Kring, LCSW
“Mindful Self-Compassion and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy - Promising and Potential Synergies”

Phil Wolfson, MD
“Psychedelics and Their Benefit to Meditative Practice (An Aphorism)”

Spring Washam
"A Bridge Between Worlds: The Heart’s Awakening Through Dharma and Plant Medicine"

John Gorman
“A Practical Guide to Psychedelic Meditation - Radiant Great Bliss With 5-MeO-DMT”

Chris Timmermann, PhD
“Deconstructing the Mind with 5-MeO vs Advanced Meditation - Preliminary Findings”

Kokyo Henkel
“How Buddhist Practice might benefit Psychonauts and how Psychedelic Practice might benefit Buddhanauts”

Stephen Batchelor
“Psychedelics and the Middle Way: An Ongoing Journey”

VIDEO 3: Virtual Panel II: "Psychedelic Buddhism in Context"
An examination of the contentious use of mind-altering substances throughout Buddhist history, from premodern to modern times.

Moderator: Doc Kelley

Ian A. Baker, PhD
“Mind-Altering Substance Use in Vajrayāna Buddhism, or How Tantra Altered Pre-Existing Proscriptions”

Rob Heffernan
“The 5th Precept, Religious Freedom, and Appamada”

Lama Mike Crowley
“Psychedelics and Buddhism: Modern Innovation or Ancient Tradition?”

Acacea Lewis
“Datura Dreaming, Niguma Yoga, and Mushroom Use: Psychedelic Experiences of Purifying the Body, Speech, and Mind”

D.E. Osto, PhD
“Psychedelic Buddhism as Contemporary Heterodox Buddhist Practice”

Lama Justin von Bujdoss
“Doing the Work: The Importance of Context in Psychonautic Visionary Practices”

Stuart Ray Sarbacker, PhD
"Vasubandhu on achieving perfections (ṛddhi) through the use of herbs (oṣadhi): a window to Buddhist perspectives on psychoactive substances, past and present?"

VIDEO 4: Virtual Panel III: "Psychedelic Buddhism Going Forward"
A discussion on the opportunities, ethical considerations, and challenges moving forward.

Moderator: David Boon

Alex Belser, PhD
“A Queer Critique of the Psychedelic ‘Mystical Experience’: A Cautionary Tale for Buddhists”

Chandra Easton
“Feeding Your Demons: Buddhist Practices for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration”

Sara Lewis, PhD
“Psychedelic Skillful Means in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Meeting Space, Flexible Time, and Infinite Realms”

Roman Palitsky, MDiv, PhD
“Recognizing and Navigating Persisting Challenges in Psychedelic & Meditation Practice”

Ryan ‘Ghenigho’ Rich
“Touching the Earth: Technologies that Bring Us Home”

Michael Taft
“Building Sustainable Frameworks: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of Psychedelics in Buddhist Practice”

VIDEO 5: Bonus material: An interview with Tenzin Bob Thurman
A candid conversation with Bob about Buddhism and psychedelics

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & SPEAKER BIOS
https://psychedelicbuddhism.org

MORE ABOUT PSYCHEDELIC SANGHA
https://www.psychedelicsangha.org

NOTE: Medicine Buddha image courtesy of Garchen Buddhist Institute.

Recorded live at Eugene Lang College, The New School University on February 21st and online February 22nd, 2025.
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