CITE: Grof, S. LSD: Doorway to the numinous: The groundbreaking psychedelic research into realms of the human unconscious. Park Street Press. 2009.
SUMMARY
In “LSD: Doorway to the Numinous,” Stanislav Grof delves into the groundbreaking psychedelic research he conducted into the realms of the human unconscious. He presents a new understanding of LSD as a powerful tool for self-exploration and spiritual transformation. Grof combines his scientific background with his own personal experiences with LSD to provide a comprehensive exploration of the potential benefits and risks of the psychedelic experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Provides a detailed history of the discovery of LSD and its early uses in psychotherapy and spirituality
- Offers an in-depth analysis of the experiences and insights that can be gained through the use of LSD, including the potential for spiritual and mystical experiences
- Discusses the therapeutic potential of LSD in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including addiction and depression
- Examines the potential risks and challenges associated with the use of LSD and offers guidance for safe and responsible use
- Includes personal accounts of Grof’s own experiences with LSD and their impact on his personal and professional life
SELECTED QUOTES
- “The LSD experience can become a genuinely spiritual event when it leads to the transcendence of the ego and the realization of a larger, universal identity.” (p. 59)
- “The basic message of the LSD experience is that the individual is potentially far more than he or she has ever dreamed, and is capable of understanding, experiencing, and creating realities that transcend the limitations of everyday life.” (p. 77)
- “The goal of LSD psychotherapy is not to overcome, repress, or transcend the symptoms of pathology, but to explore, work through, and integrate them.” (p. 115)
