Something is brewing deep in the Amazon; and it's not just the ayahuasca vines. As spiritual tourists from the West head into the jungle in search of healing, vision, and meaning, we're faced with a very real question: what are we bringing with us, and what are we taking away?
At the heart of the CBC Radio documentary 'In Search of the Divine Vegetal', filmmakers Thomas McKinnon and Leonard Cler-Cunningham offer a unique perspective as they venture into the world of ayahuasca shamanism. Their journey yields a complex tale that transcends the stereotypical jungle brews and trippy visions. It's a narrative that delves into power, culture, medicine, and mystery, exploring the intersection of ancient plant knowledge and modern Western yearning. It's a story of two worlds with vastly different values colliding in the maloca.

In Search of the Divine Vegetal: Ayahuasca, Spirit, and the Ethics of Healing

What happens when ancient plant wisdom, clinical science, and spiritual yearning all meet in the same room? You get something like ABC Radio National's "Mind at Large"—a wide-ranging chat on the transformative power of psychedelics. Featuring mystics, researchers, and spiritual adventurers, the conversation dives deep into how entheogens are reshaping our understanding of consciousness and connection.

Mind at Large: Journeying with Psychedelics in a Modern Age

In my lecture "Beyond Omega," I laid out a visionary perspective on the converging crises and awakenings shaking our world. Drawing from over two decades of deep ecological inquiry, Indigenous wisdom, and immersive psychedelic exploration, I didn't just diagnose the problems - I extended a sacred invitation to see them differently.

Beyond Omega: The Planetary Ceremony of Our Times

When a musician and a mystic meet on the digital vine, things are bound to get juicy. In a deeply connected conversation between Australian artist Ben Lee and entheogenic explorer Rak Razam, we dive into the story behind Aya: Awakenings, the rise of plant medicine in the West, and what it means to reconnect with the sacred in an age of distraction.

The Ayahuasca Awakening: Plant Spirit Journeys and Cultural Revival

Last night, a curious blend of ancient ceremony and modern activism came together in a powerful panel to launch the crowdfunding campaign for The God Molecule and the Shamanic Toad. This documentary explores the mystical realms of 5-MeO-DMT, its sacred use, and its potential to transform consciousness on a planetary scale.

Toad, Whale, Sun: A Shamanic Odyssey into the God Molecule

What if the world we live in is not the real world, but a dream? And what if the truth lies hidden behind the veil of ordinary consciousness, waiting to be remembered? In a profound conversation between myself, Rak Razam, and podcast host David Porter on "Death Proof," we delve into the transformative potential of plant medicines. We also explore the nature of ego and the forgotten maps of the soul. Our dialogue is not just an interview; it's a deep dive into the spiritual undercurrents of our age.

The Fishermen of Consciousness: Dreaming the Real World Awake

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Unprecedented change is upon us and the world is transforming. We are invited to awaken from the illusion of separation and reclaim our place in the web of life  – and to do that we need to understand who and what we really are. Let me guide you through the chaos to a safe space within, to the person that you are here to be.

Rak Razam is an alchemical storyteller with his finger on the pulse of tomorrow and the heart of today. A screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, journalist, and culture maker, his focus is on the cultural paradigm birthing in this brave new world. 

https://rakrazam.com

Mind at Large: Journeying with Psychedelics in a Modern Age

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