Episode 253: Tom Lane on Mushrooms, Time People, and the Yuta Tnoho Codex
Sep 4, 2023
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Expert in psilocybin mushroom rituals and religion in Mesoamerica, Tom Lane, joins the podcast to explore the Yuta Tnoho Codex. They discuss psilocybin mushroom rituals and the concept of time persons. The podcast also covers visionary experiences, unlocking potentials through rituals, and the interplay of consciousness.
Psilocybin mushroom rituals in Mesoamerica were encoded in the Yuta Tnoho Codex.
The codex offers a transformative journey, guiding individuals towards healing and personal growth.
Interacting with time persons during mushroom trips allows for insights into life's choices and pathways.
Deep dives
The Role of Psilocybin Mushrooms in Mesoamerican Rituals
The podcast episode explores the Utah Tonoco-Dex, a Mesoamerican document detailing the ritual use of psilocybin mushrooms. The host and guest discuss the importance of ingesting mushrooms while examining the concept of time persons, which are vibratory emanations experienced during the mushroom trip. They emphasize that these experiences are not merely archetypes or characters in mythology, but are actual manifestations of the mushroom experience. Specific symbols and images in the codex, such as jaguars, reeds, and weaving, hold significance in the context of healing and spiritual transformation.
The Process of Shamanic Transformation
The discussion delves into the shamanic journey facilitated by the consumption of psilocybin mushrooms. The process involves entering the underworld, tying together the reeds of one's past, and attaining balance in life. The experience is described as entering the land of the tree of life and ascending to the pyramid of the sun, where one becomes a conductor of life energy. The codex acts as a guide for this transformative journey, offering a framework for healing and personal growth.
Personal Experiences and the Power of the Codex
The podcast highlights the experiences of individuals who have followed the teachings of the codex and used psilocybin mushrooms in the prescribed manner. These individuals have reported profound spiritual insights, physical healing, and visions of rainbow serpent-like energies. The codex is described as a tool that allows individuals to tap into the natural forces of life, connect with ancestral knowledge, and find personal and collective healing.
Interaction with Time Persons and Energetic Balance
The podcast explores the concept of interacting with time persons, which are the emanations of energies found within the mushroom space. These time persons represent the energies of nature and help create balance and a joyful heart. Through the use of mushrooms, one can navigate between the energies of creation, destruction, life, death, and pleasure, gaining insights into pathways and choices in life. The belief is that life is precious and that self-sacrifice and helping others are essential for finding happiness and a fulfilled existence.
The Parallel World of Mushrooms and the Sacred Ceremony
The podcast delves into the idea that mushrooms have a parallel world and are a bridge to interacting with forces both within and beyond nature. The ancient sages, like Maria Sabina, served as bridges connecting this world with the human realm. This interaction involves engaging with the time persons and the energies they represent. It emphasizes the importance of rituals, ceremonies, and skills developed over time to fully understand and communicate with these time persons. The aim is to create a balance between the spiritual and physical, with the ceremony serving as a means of healing, divination, and connection with nature.
This week I welcome Tom Lane back onto the podcast to continue and expand on our conversation about the Yuta Tnoho Codex from a few years ago. Tom returns with some new interpretations and ideas on how psilocybin mushroom rituals and religion worked in Mesoamerica and was encoded in the codex. I've also created a video for YouTube with the images we are discussing in this episode. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPXAb13n5oU
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