It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen. Larry dossey md, author of reinventing medicine, and healing words. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research, leading to the studyas potential impact through its inconceivable realizations. Rick strassmans upcoming documentary dmt the spirit molecule cosmic. An investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. Rather, set and setting establish the context and the quality of experiences to which dmt leads us. Running into a brick wall, she suddenly stopped, emerging into a still void in. Vicki ecker strassmans psychonauts regularly found themselves hurtled into alien laboratories, hightech nurseries, and dayglo hieroglyphic hypercubes. Nov 23, 2016 an investigation into the longobscured mystery of dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found in nearly every living organism and considered the most potent psychedelic on earth. Dmt may be a spirit molecule, naturally produced and capable of. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the university of california san diego and was professor of psychiatry for eleven years at the university of new mexico. Dmt the spirit molecule pdf free dowload dmt discussion. Strassman raises vital questions about the origin of spiritual experiences and the nature of consciousness. Rick strassman, the authority on dmt and the pineal gland.
Strassman also believes that socalled alien abduction. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and. One of the problems with my original dmt book is that people took as fact several speculative theories such as the suggestion that dmt may rise endogenously in neardeath states, dreams, birth, the alien contact experience, and so on. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences. Rick strassmans upcoming documentary dmt the spirit. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences later printing by rick strassman isbn. So strassman decided to publish a summation of his works in his book, dmt. Everything that opens up your mind is a nono for these people. Dmt is the source of having a near death experience, it is created within our own brain in the pineal gland which is considered to be the third eye. Dmt is so interesting that entire books could be written about it. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in. The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm.
A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences book online at best prices in india on. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary 15 dimethyltryptamine dmt is a naturallyoccurring tryptamine and potent psychedelic drug, found not only in many plants, but also in trace amounts in the human body where its natural function is undetermined. The spirit molecule is neither good nor bad, beneficial or harmful, in and of itself. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of. Sep 27, 2009 the book also lends further credence to the set and setting understanding that leary et al developed in the 1960s. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback december 1, 2000. The spirit molecule his dmt experiments shone a whole new light on unexplained phenomena such as alien abductions. Strassman published the results of these trials in his famed book dmt the spirit molecule which offers theories as to the effect of dmt in the human body, as well as the extreme altered states of consciousness that the volunteers were launched into upon administration. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dmt. The spirit molecule is a fascinating journey into the research of psychedelics. Ofcourse the people in power just want us to keep on consuming and not to think about anything else.
Will be of great use both to researchers and clinicians, as well as to laypeople. Strassmans research connects dmt with the pineal gland, considered by. Strassman during the 1990s and gives accounts of the experiences of the test subjects who were administered large amounts of the drug. Rick strassman is an american clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book is simply dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. A variety of experts explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields.
The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio book. He takes a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen. Dimethyltryptamine dmt is a naturally occurring hallucinogenic substance that creates our dreams when we sleep. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary mind, body, heart and soul. I havent used dmt yet but i feel more confident to do so after reading. Strassmans research connects dmt with the pineal gland, considered by hindus. This book is an autobiography on doctor rick strassmans amazing research on the dimethyltryptamine molecule, the thing that is produced in our brains that he believes is normal regulating part of our spirit, soul, or consciousness. One of the primary reasons i chose dmt is because its found in the human body. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences kindle edition by strassman, rick. The spirit molecule explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic. Rick strassman joins us to talk about his first book, dmt. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and numerous species of plants and animals. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic research.
He wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. Dmt ayahuasca the spirit molecule documentary youtube. One that is found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences paperback or softback by strassman, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. Rick strassman has done a clinical study and published 2 books one being dmt.
N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,n dmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. However, if i did not describe all the ideas behind the dmt studies, and the entire range of our volunteers experiences, i would not be telling the entire tale. This book is amazing and a must read for all serious explorers. Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman in full david. Our guest and guide, rick strassman, is a medical doctor psychiatrist best known for authoring the book dmt. Id been wanting to listen to this book, but so many of the consciousness study books bog me down with physics, philosophy, or science and i have quite a few that. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by warner bros distributing in fall, 2011. Explores the past, present, and future of consciousness, our interpretation of awareness, and the meanings attached. Even in that case, the specificity of the measuring tools for dmt may not have been ideal. Provides a unique scientific explanation for the phenomenon of alien abduction experiences.
Mar 08, 2020 the spirit molecule explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oneness friday, january 23, 2009 ayahuasca, dmt 2 comments rick strassman was permitted to embark on the first human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances in the 1990s. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. The spirit molecule which has sold over 150,000 copies and was turned into a warner brothers documentary by the same name. N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,ndmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine.
These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. The famous researcher in human use of dmt and psylocybin and author of the book dmt. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. Strassmans psychonauts regularly found themselves hurtled into alien laboratories, hightech nurseries, and dayglo hieroglyphic hypercubes. The spirit molecule, and coauthor of inner paths to outer space, lives in taos, new mexico, and is clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the university of new mexico school of medicine. Jan 23, 2009 rick strassmans upcoming documentary dmt the spirit molecule cosmic. In this chapter from his book in progress, strassman discusses the historical. The book also lends further credence to the set and setting understanding that leary et al developed in the 1960s.
The spirit molecule is a book that documents the universityfunded research program conducted by dr. Strassman about the difficulties in getting this type of research done, as well, of course, as the far reaching implications of what it all may mean. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy, the nature of reality, and spirituality. The spirit molecule, which detailed his studies into dmt and their fascinating results as reported by the dmtrecipient research subjects. Strassman also believes that alien abduction experiences. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research documentary. Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman on radiorbit. We owe a debt of gratitude to strassman for persevering in the face of bureaucratic obstacles to conduct important research into the human pharmacology of dmt and elucidate it for the general public, in both scientific and humanistic terms. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Aug 11, 2015 he wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt.
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