Deep Transformation

Chris Bache (Part 1) - The Evolution of Collective Consciousness, Purification and Ecstasy of Insight, and the Profound Genius, Love, and Purpose of the Universe

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Jan 20, 2022
In this enlightening discussion, Chris Bache, a Professor Emeritus with a keen focus on psychedelic states of consciousness, shares his transformative experiences from over 20 years of high-dose LSD sessions. He reveals profound insights into the collective psyche, exploring themes of suffering, individuality, and interconnectedness. Chris discusses the radical shifts in consciousness brought about by psychedelics, emphasizing ego death and the rebirth cycle. His compassionate journey into understanding the universe underscores a deep trust in its love and intelligence.
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INSIGHT

West’s Shift To Polyphasic Consciousness

  • Western culture shifted from a monophasic to a polyphasic view beginning in the 1960s through psychedelics and contemplative practices.
  • Chris Bache situates his work within this cultural shift toward valuing multiple consciousness states.
ANECDOTE

Twenty Years And Seventy-Three LSD Sessions

  • Chris Bache recounts a 20-year, 73-session LSD journey following Stan Grof's protocol to explore consciousness.
  • He began in 1979, paused for six years, resumed, and finished in 1999 before digesting the experiences for decades.
ADVICE

Trust And Surrender During Deep Sessions

  • Trust the psychedelic process and surrender, even when sessions intensify and become terrifying.
  • Surrendering often leads to a death–rebirth cycle followed by ecstatic insights that make purification manageable.
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