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The New Wave of Psychedelics in Buddhist Practice

by Matteo Pistono| August 19, 2018

The New Wave of Psychedelics in Buddhist Practice

Matteo Pistono takes a close look at how some Buddhist teachers are not only turning toward psychedelics in their practice but also making it a part of their teaching.

Extreme Detox: How Buddhist monks led me to humility and freedom from alcohol addiction

by Paul Garrigan| August 10, 2014

Extreme Detox: How Buddhist monks led me to humility and freedom from alcohol addiction

Author Paul Garrigan tells how Buddhist monks in a Thai temple helped him to drop his drinking, and even the very idea that he was an addict.

Video: A Buddhist temple, on the rocks

by Rod Meade Sperry| April 16, 2014

Video: A Buddhist temple, on the rocks

We’ve all seen variations of the cliched “water droplet and ripples” image that’s used to sell spiritually minded products. An unusual twist:

Video: “Withdrawal in the Jungle”

by Lion's Roar Staff| January 24, 2013

Video: “Withdrawal in the Jungle”

A video about achieving sobriety thanks to the drug and alcohol-detoxification program taught at Tham Krabok Monastery in Thailand.

From the Under 35 Project: Drinking to Distraction

by Jenna Hollenstein| May 18, 2012

From the Under 35 Project: Drinking to Distraction

Jenna Hollenstein explores how and why she quit drinking, one of many distractions she was using to remove herself from the present moment.

Booze and drugs and dharma: What’s your stance?

by James Ure| September 11, 2009

Booze and drugs and dharma: What’s your stance?

Buddhism’s Fifth Precept is to abstain from taking intoxicants. Does this mean a “real” Buddhist doesn’t have a drink or a toke?

Intoxicants: Name Your Poison

by David Chadwick| June 1, 2004

Intoxicants: Name Your Poison

“I like to get a little out of it now and then, but I don’t like to get too out of it too much, and thus my rule is to do as little as possible of any intoxicants, including caffeine.”

Readers’ Essays: Intoxicants

by Lion's Roar Staff| June 1, 2004

Readers’ Essays: Intoxicants

Buddhadharma readers share their experience of Buddhist practice in everyday life as it relates to intoxicants.

Ram Dass: Making the Best of It

by Stephanie Birk| July 1, 2000

Ram Dass: Making the Best of It

Ram Dass led the baby boomers to psychedelic drugs, Eastern spirituality and social activism. Now he leads the graying boomers toward aging and sickness.

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