Mike Crowley

Historian and ordained Buddhist lama, Mike Crowley, discusses the origins of Buddhism and the use of psychedelic plants like Ayahuasca in ancient civilizations. They explore connections between psychedelics, Asian scriptures, intelligent entities, and modern drug culture. Crowley's book 'The Secret Drugs Of Buddhism' is being funded on Kickstarter.

Author Mike Crowley discusses the psychedelic origins of eastern philosophy, the importance of avoiding dogma, and the connection between Buddhism, psychedelics, and ancient substances. They explore Vajrayana Buddhism, initiatory rituals, symbolism in mythology, the controversy surrounding the use of psychedelics versus traditional meditation, and encounters with entities during mystical experiences.