Spirituality

Dr. Tafur explores the spiritual aspect of using sacred plant and psychedelic medicines in emotional processing and mental health improvements, combining traditional ceremony and scientific research.

Joe Tafur

Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore the mystical union between psychedelics and Christian spirituality, examining historical precedents and theological implications. Visionary theologians discuss sacramental experiences and enhanced divine connection.

The Rev Hunt Priest, Ayize Jama-Everett, Lindsay Branham

Faith leaders explore intersections of psychedelics with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, discussing historical traditions, spiritual practices, and potential for religious experiences and personal growth. Panel aims to foster dialogue on

Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, Jaime Clark-Soles, Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, Don Lattin

Panelists explore Judaism's historical, cultural, and contemporary views on psychedelics, examining their potential role in Jewish spirituality and healing practices through ritual, history, and mysticism. The conversation aims to deepen

Sam Shonkoff, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Madison Margolin

Panel explores interplay between psychedelics and Buddhist philosophy/practice, discussing potential for expanded awareness/self-discovery/liberation and presenting unique perspective on relationship between the two.

Daan Keiman, Kan Yan

Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) is a church and organization founded by artists Alex and Allyson Grey in 1985. It aims to create a public chapel for spiritual renewal through

Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore the connection between psychedelics, consciousness, and joy. They discuss the intertwining of art, pleasure, and psychedelics throughout history and into the future.

Emma Dilemma, Camille Sapara Barton

Study on predictors of acute ayahuasca effects at retreat in Costa Rica (N=53; Mean age=40.15; female=60.4%; White=86.8%) found intentions, expectancy, and openness correlated with spiritual, psychological, and physical effects. Results

Yitong Xin

Spring Washam shares insights from combining Ayahuasca with Buddhist philosophy, offering a new pathway for awakening. She discusses transformative practices and ethical ways to navigate the medicine path.

Spring Washam

Results from the largest prospective survey of psilocybin use show that 30% of participants found the experience highly meaningful at 2-4 weeks, with positive effects on mental health persisting at

Sandeep Nayak, Nathan Sepeda, David Mathai