Virtual Panel II: "Psychedelic Buddhism in Context"
Saturday, February 22
1:00 - 3:30 pm EST

Moderator: 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 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?"