Psychedelics and the Spiritual Path – critical voices and considerations
Transpersonal Psychology Review January 1, 2016 Elliot Cohen 1 citation
Originally presented at a conference on psychedelics, psychology, and spirituality, this paper offers critical perspectives on the role of psychedelics in the origins and development of transpersonal psychology. Reflecting on counter-culture figures such as Albert Hofmann, Abraham Maslow, and Ram Dass, the author highlights concerns and doubts they raised about the potential risks of psychedelics, arguing these concerns remain relevant today. The paper also examines varied positions on psychedelics within Buddhist, Jewish, Daoist, and Hindu spiritual traditions.