05.08.2021

“Psychedelic Tricksters: A True Secret History of LSD” by David Black

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"Timothy Leary, High Priest of LSD, predicted: "‘The next war for control of this planet and beyond has to do with the control of consciousness". From the late-1940s onwards, the US Central Intelligence Agency secretly attempted to use psychedelic drugs for purposes of social control and psychological warfare. But in the 1960s, LSD escaped its captors as a new generation of rebellious youth on both sides of the Atlantic discovered psychedelics as means for expanding consciousness rather than controlling it. Exploring many of the myths surrounding LSD, the CIA and the counterculture, this meticulously-researched narrative concentrates on the roles and motivations of the 'Tricksters' on both sides in this world-changing phenomenon."...>>

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05.08.2021

“Hekate: Goddess of Witches” by Courtney Weber

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"Learn the myths and legends behind this beloved goddess plus practices and suggestions for making Hekate part of your spiritual path. Courtney Weber (author of Brigid and The Morrigan) offers an informed, accessible journey through the lore and history of Hekate, the ancient goddess of crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft, and reflects on Hekate’s relevance today. Tools and techniques for incorporating this goddess into your personal journey round out the book. Similar to her other works, Weber strikes a balance between the scholarly and the spiritual. Her exploration of Hekate combines solid research with practical, modern applications. The spiritual content is accessible to anyone with an interest in witchcraft, regardless of their faith or background. Each chapter focuses...>>

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04.08.2021

“The Taming of the Demons: Violence and Liberation in Tibetan Buddhism” by Jacob P. Dalton

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"The Taming of the Demons examines mythic and ritual themes of violence, demon taming, and blood sacrifice in Tibetan Buddhism. Taking as its starting point Tibet’s so-called age of fragmentation (842 to 986 C.E.), the book draws on previously unstudied manuscripts discovered in the “library cave” near Dunhuang, on the old Silk Road. These ancient documents, it argues, demonstrate how this purportedly inactive period in Tibetan history was in fact crucial to the Tibetan assimilation of Buddhism, and particularly to the spread of violent themes from tantric Buddhism into Tibet at the local and the popular levels. Having shed light on this “dark age” of Tibetan history, the second half of the book turns...>>

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04.08.2021

“Dreamer’s Dictionary” by Stearn Robinson and Tom Corbett

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"Dreams—they belong to our most intimate experiences. In dreams, our memories, the events of the day, and our fears and expectations for the future mingle in strange and baffling ways to challenge our understanding. Now this amazingly complete, alphabetically arranged bedside reference—the result of years of meticulous research through ancient and modern sources—offers clear, authoritative, and instant insight into the astonishing meaning of your dreams."...>>

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04.08.2021

“Secrets of the Bible: Teachings from Kabbalistic Masters” by Michael Berg

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"The study of the Bible is a lifelong pursuit and there are many teachings within its veiled text. Bringing forward a fresh and relevant message about our purpose, and how to make life better, kabbalistic scholar, Michael Berg, imparts wisdom from decades of research and sources unique to his lineage. Gems of insight from the Zohar, Rav Berg, Rav Ashlag, Rav Isaac Luria (the Ari) as well as other known kabbalists are complemented by lessons from the ages. Kabbalists believe that the Bible is not just a book of stories or an historical archive of events: It is a guide to understanding the nature of this world, of life, and of the planet. Although these events...>>

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