The Entheogenic Evolution

Was Jesus a Mushroom? Interview with Jan Irvin, part 1

Martin W. Ball — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:45:44 GMT

This is the first in a two-part discussion with Jan Irvin from GnosticMedia.com about John Allegro's research indicating that Jesus was not an actual person but rather a psychedelic mushroom. Jan is the co-author of the book Astrotheology and Shamanism, is the co-producer of The Pharmacratic Inquisition, and is the author of the forthcoming, The Holy Mushroom. All are available at www.gnosticmedia.com (an earlier version of this episode that had some sound level problems has now been corrected and replaced)

DMT Energetics and Out of the Garden, Part 2

Martin W. Ball — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:25:32 GMT

This week I read from my new essay on DMT Energetics and we continue our conversation with Rev Brad Carrier about entheogens and religion

Out of the Garden, Part 1

Martin W. Ball — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:41:49 GMT

This week I interview Rev. Brad Carrier from the Unitarian Universalist church of Grants Pass, Oregon. He talks about his forthcoming book, the garden of eden, and entheogenic sacraments. Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

A Reading

Martin W. Ball — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:23:01 GMT

This week I read the intro to my forthcoming book along with some information about the legal status of Salvia divinorum and the new YouTube policy regarding salvia videos

Afterburn

Martin W. Ball — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:44:53 GMT

A few personal reflections and comments on this year's Burning Man . . .

Welcome Home, Burners

Martin W. Ball — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:24 GMT

A special musical gift edition - Every year I give out CD's of my music at Burning Man. I'm making these songs available here as a pre-burn gift to all of you . . . See you on the Playa!

The Temple of Awakening Divinity

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:19:08 GMT

This week we visit once again with Hal and learn about the Temple of Awakening Divinity, which uses 5-MeO-DMT as a ceremonial sacrament

Chumash Tradition and Datura

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:04:41 GMT

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 . . .

Inner Paths to Outer Space, Part 2

Martin W. Ball — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:27:58 GMT

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)

Inner Paths to Outer Space with Dr. Rick Strassman

Martin W. Ball — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:47:28 GMT

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.

The Spiritual Universe of the Mescalero

Martin W. Ball — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:48:28 GMT

Inspired by my recent trip to New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache reservation, I share some details about Mescalero ceremonialism, philosophy, and spirituality

Terence and Orobai

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:29:30 GMT

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

Seeds of the Logos

Martin W. Ball — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:49:37 GMT

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"

The Divine Lady of the Jungle

Martin W. Ball — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:15:33 GMT

More Ayahuasca! I read from the book, "Forest of Visions" and share a few of my recent ayahuasca experiences

May I have some more Ayahuasca, Please

Martin W. Ball — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:54:28 GMT

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

Shaking Shamans and Ayahuasca

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:27:25 GMT

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

Burning Man as a Spiritual Journey

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:15:37 GMT

A few personal reflections on what I've learned spiritually from Burning Man . . .

The Universal Heart

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:52:01 GMT

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

Mushroom Wisdom

Martin W. Ball — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:38:50 GMT

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.

Part 2, the Shaman Behind the Drum

Martin W. Ball — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:55:39 GMT

Part 2 of my interview with Timothy White, editor of Shaman's Drum magazine

The Great Mother and Orobai's Vision

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:34:43 GMT

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 . . .

The Shaman Behind the Drum

Martin W. Ball — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:22:40 GMT

Part I of a 2 part episode with an amazing interview with Timothy White, editor of Shaman's Drum magazine.

Mystical Mushrooms

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:12:20 GMT

This week I discuss the recent study by Johns Hopkins university on the mystical experiences generated by psilocybin mushrooms

Shamans, Mystics, and the Law, part 2

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:29:25 GMT

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.

Shamans, Mystics and the Law

Martin W. Ball — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:18:48 GMT

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?

Sage of the Shamans

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:58:43 GMT

It's all about Salvia divinorum this week, plus news about Rick Strassman's Cottonwood Research Foundation

Becoming Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramid of Fire

Martin W. Ball — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:26:14 GMT

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 . . .

Soundstructures in Hyperspace - DMT vs Salvia Divinorum

Martin W. Ball — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:07:22 GMT

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).

DMT and the Mystic Toad

Martin W. Ball — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:18:18 GMT

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.

The Entheogenic Evolution, Episode 1, Peyote

Martin W. Ball — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:00:23 GMT

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!

Martin W. Ball — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:56:53 GMT