Chris Kilham's blog

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies is bringing together presenters from all over the globe, April 18-23 in Oakland, California. The conference will focus to a great extent on clinical research into the use of psychedelic drugs for a wide variety of health needs. (more)

Through many years of yoga practice, I had developed an easy talent for accessing unusual realms of consciousness. Yet I was aware that another set of tools existed for such attainment. Could eating hashish enable me to -- as the song by the Doors put it -- break on through to the other side?  (more)

At the beginning of the ceremony, I had asked the ayahuasca to fill me with the medicine teachings. Later on as I lay suffused with radiant love, as I felt an infinite and perfect compassion for all beings, the ayahuasca said to me "This is the highest of all the medicine teachings." (more)

Traditional mind/body disciplines that emerge from their secluded enclaves always morph when they hit new cultures. Disciplines that once only took place in guru/disciple relationships are now available at the YMCA. Are you ready to develop shaminic skills using your computer? (more)

At Blue Morpho you do a "tour" that may be five ceremonies, or even ten, adequate time, we hoped, for true healing to take place. For if Blue Morpho offers anything, it's real, deep healing through traditional ayahuasca ceremonies. (more)