Inside the Mind of Timothy Leary

This book describes some of the earliest explorations with psychedelics including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, and DMT as experienced by world figures including Timothy Leary, Richard Albert/Baba Ram Dass, Aldous Huxley, Alan Watts, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Charles Mingus, Paul Desmond, Huston Smith, and others. Litwin was present at each of these sessions - literally "in the room." The book contains valuable never-before-told stories including what Allen Ginsberg said when, standing naked in Timothy Leary's house, when he asked the telephone operator to connect him with the White House and the Kremlin to advocate the use of LSD in achieving understanding and world peace.

Inside the Mind of Timothy Leary reveals ancient ceremonies of Indigenous Peoples such as the Navajo who utilize peyote in important community ceremonies. One of the classic studies of LSD, the Good Friday Experiment, is described in intimate detail, exploring the spiritual nature of elevated states of consciousness. The lead investigator, Walter Pahnke of Harvard, found that psychedelic experience paralleled that of mystics in all religious traditions.

Recent evidence suggests that psychedelics will become important for psycho-therapeutic treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues. This book will be a valuable resource for professionals, as well as a fascinating exploration for all who are interested in the subject and the biographies of those featured. It is highly recommended.

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