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Chumash Tradition and Datura
August 04, 2008 09:04 PM PDT
This episode features an interview with Chumash medicine woman, Julie Tumamait, who discusses Chumash religion and use of the datura plant. Also, I read my newly created draft for a Universal Declaration of the Human Right to Direct Spiritual Experience - your comments are invited . . .
July 20, 2008 11:27 AM PDT
Our conversation with Dr. Rick Strassman continues this week with topic ranging from the importance of psychedelic states in the Old Testament to Strassman's vision for the Cottonwood Research Foundation (www.cottonwoodresearch.org)
July 08, 2008 07:47 PM PDT
Rick Strassman shares thoughts on DMT, UFO's, aliens, spiritual realities, psychedelic research and more with a reading of the transcript of the recent interview I did with Strassman in New Mexico. Part 1 of a two-part episode.
July 01, 2008 06:48 PM PDT
Inspired by my recent trip to New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache reservation, I share some details about Mescalero ceremonialism, philosophy, and spirituality
June 16, 2008 01:29 PM PDT
A mixed episode this week, with a little more reading from "True Hallucinations," examining Terence's relationship to the Logos and psilocybin mushrooms, and a chapter from my novel, "Orobai's Vision," where Orobai eats the mushrooms and receives glimpses of the coming world change
June 07, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
This week we consider how the Logos has manifested and progressed through the work of Dennis and Terence McKenna's Timewave Zero and Daniel Pinchbeck's transmission from Quetzalcoatl with readings from "True Hallucinations" and "2012"
May 30, 2008 08:15 AM PDT
More Ayahuasca! I read from the book, "Forest of Visions" and share a few of my recent ayahuasca experiences
May 21, 2008 12:54 PM PDT
This week we enjoy a few more clips from the audio documentary, "In Search of the Divine Vegetal," along with some select readings from Ralph Metzner's book, "Ayahuasca: Hallucinogens, Consciousness, and the Spirit of Nature
May 13, 2008 03:27 PM PDT
This week I read a few selections from Bradford Keeney's book, "Bushman Shaman," and preview excerpts from the new audio documentary about Ayahuasca entitled "In Search of the Divine Vegetal", created by Tom McKinnon, Leonard Cler-Cunningham, and AyasminA. "In Search of the Divine Vegetal" explores the nexus of Western and Indigenous cosmologies in relation to plant intelligence and aspires to engender a species of hybrid consciousness consisting of science, technology, phytospirituality, and the Great Unknown. Originally broadcast in November 2007, "In Search of the Divine Vegetal" is being re-broadcast on the CBC Radio program "Ideas" due to widespread interest and acclaim. Part 1 will air on Friday, May 16, and Part 2 on Friday, May 23, 2008. It can be heard across the globe on the worldwide web every hour on the hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST. To find out how you can tune in or listen to the livestream online, visit the official CBC website at: www.cbc.ca/ideas AyasminA will be facilitating and translating at two conferences in Iquitos, Peru this July, namely the 4th International Conference on Amazonian Shamanism (http://www.soga-del-alma.org/ConferenceSite/presenters.html) and the Amazon Convergence Retreat (www.amazonconvergence.com). You can visit her at: http://people.tribe.net/5ce45b25-bcdd-488a-917d-e8707eef9081
May 08, 2008 09:19 AM PDT
Some personal reflections on "The Message" and "The Voice," responding to comments from listeners and offering a few clarifications . . .
May 05, 2008 06:15 PM PDT
A few personal reflections on what I've learned spiritually from Burning Man . . .
May 01, 2008 09:21 PM PDT
Love all equally, without exception.
April 20, 2008 05:52 PM PDT
This week I talk about the Universal Heart - that connection we all have to the ultimate, how it relates to our personal hearts, and how working with entheogens allows for deeper connection and healing
April 11, 2008 08:38 AM PDT
This week I discuss some of my experiences with psilocybin mushrooms as recounted in my book, Mushroom Wisdom. Also, I read a short section of the Tao de Ching.
April 04, 2008 01:55 PM PDT
Part 2 of my interview with Timothy White, editor of Shaman's Drum magazine
March 30, 2008 06:34 PM PDT
A special episode of the Entheogenic Evolution featuring mystical music and chapters one and two of Orobai's Vision, from the Tales of Aurduin podcast. Part 2 of the interview with Timothy White will follow later this week . . .
March 28, 2008 01:22 PM PDT
Part I of a 2 part episode with an amazing interview with Timothy White, editor of Shaman's Drum magazine.
March 17, 2008 11:12 AM PDT
This week I discuss the recent study by Johns Hopkins university on the mystical experiences generated by psilocybin mushrooms
March 10, 2008 11:29 AM PDT
This week I continue the discussion from the previous episode, focusing more on the legal issues surrounding the use of entheogens as a spiritual or religious practice. I talk about the Constitution, the Supreme Court, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, The Native American Church, and the recent decision regarding the UDV's religious use of hosca.
March 03, 2008 11:18 AM PST
The first part of a 2 (or more?) part talk about shamans, mystics, and the law. What is direct spiritual experience? How is it different from religion? Is direct spiritual experience protected by the law, and if not, why?
February 25, 2008 08:58 PM PST
It's all about Salvia divinorum this week, plus news about Rick Strassman's Cottonwood Research Foundation
February 18, 2008 06:26 PM PST
This week I read from The Pyramid of Fire by John Major Jenkins and Martin Matz, the Aztec codex that gives instructions on becoming Quetzalcoatl . . .
February 09, 2008 11:07 AM PST
Does sound create structures in hyperspace while in the psychedelic state? Terence McKenna talks about DMT and creation through sound and I relate my own experiences of Salvia divinorum and sound. Also features information about the new webcast TV show of the Entheogenic Evolution on EQ.TV (www.eq.tv).
February 02, 2008 04:18 PM PST
Bufo Alvarius, the Sonoran Desert Toad, the only animal known to secrete an entheogenic venom of 5-MeO DMT, is the topic of this week's talk. Features readings from Oroc's "Tryptamine Palace" and an interview with Hal, a Man of the Toad.
January 27, 2008 11:00 AM PST
The premier episode of the Entheogenic Evolution! The topic of this first episode is Peyote and the Native American Church. Featuring a short interview with my grandfather, Raymond Ickes, I discuss my personal experience of attending a peyote ceremony. Welcome!
January 27, 2008 09:56 AM PST
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Podcast SummaryWelcome to the Entheogenic Evolution Podcast, hosted by author Martin W. Ball, Ph.D. This podcast is dedicated to the discussion of the responsible and spiritual use of entheogens as agents of personal transformation and evolution. As sacred tools, etheogens have the power to "awaken the divine within" and bring us closer to our connection with the Sacred and with Spirit. For all those who walk the path of plant-based medicine and spiritual enlightenment . . . enjoy! About Martin W.
Greetings! My name is Martin and I'm the host of the Entheogenic Evolution Podcast and author of the books Mushroom Wisdom: How Shamans Cultivate Spiritual Consciousness and Sage Spirit - Salvia Divinorum and the Entheogenic Experience. I hope that you enjoy my new podcast, featuring some of my thoughts on entheogens, along with some of my original music. My books and music are available at Amazon.com, iTunes, and my personal web page, MartinBall.net. Please email me your thoughts, questions, comments, and suggestions. Also, donations to support this podcast through the paypal link are greatly appreciated. Peace and blessings - Martin If you'd like to get copies of my books, you can order with Paypal directly through the links provided on my web page: Sage Spirit - Salvia Divinorum and the Entheogenic Experience, $14.95, plus shipping A PDF download version of Sage Spirit is available here:
Mushroom Wisdom: How Shamans Cultivate Spiritual Consciousness, $12.98, plus shipping Visit MartinBall.net for purchase Also, for those of you who like fantasy and fiction, the PDF download versions of my complete Tales of Aurduin fantasy series are available through e-junkie.com, which you can purchase through the purchase links below:
Orobai's Vision The Fate of Miraanni
The Alchemist and the Eagle
The Fifth Temple
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