D stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He wrote about the research program in his book dmt. Sep 01, 2014 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. Jul 15, 2016 dmt is so interesting that entire books could be written about it. At the end, the reader is left with many intriguing puzzle pieces. A variety of experts explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields. This is a nicely crafted book which nimbly treads a thin line between restraint and enthusiasm, between cold objectivity and speculation.
The spirit molecule points the way beyond the present impasse of the reigning drug abuse paradigm. This is the documentary movie production based on dr. Meet the spirit gland one of my deepest motivations behind the dmt research was the search for a biological basis of spiritual experience. Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman in full dmt. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by warner bros distributing in fall, 2011. From what the producers have said it sounds as if the doco will be released. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman, dmt extraction for students by quantum tantra magic mushrooms around the world, by jochen gartz hallucinogenic plants, a golden guide food of the gods by terrence mckenna cannabis grow bible by greg green. One that is found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. Dmt the spirit molecule documentary mind, body, heart. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by rick strassman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The spirit molecule which explores a new paradigm for consciousness, the quantum consciousness.
N,ndimethyltryptamine dmt or n,n dmt is a chemical substance that occurs in many plants and animals and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and discussions with strassmans research volunteers brings. These studies investigated the effects of n, ndimethyltryptamine, or dmt, an extremely shortacting and powerful psychedelic. Although all of us believed in the potentially beneficial properties of. Jonathan ott, author of the age of entheogens and hallucinogenic plants of north. Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman in full david. The spirit molecule explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences. Naturally occurring dmt may produce prophecylike states of. This is a collection of psychedelic e books including dmt the spirit molecule. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. Strassman has conjectured that when a person is approaching death, the pineal gland releases dmt, accounting for much of the imagery reported by survivors of neardeath experiences. Then simply click on your username on reddit, go to the comments tab, and hit the new. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of near death, and mystical experiences.
Dmt the spirit molecule documentary mind, body, heart and soul. However, if i did not describe all the ideas behind the dmt studies, and the entire range of our volunteers experiences, i would not be telling the entire tale. Dmt the spirit molecule rick strassman in full general chat. Strassman has also conducted similar research using psilocybin, a psychedelic alkaloid found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable realizations. The spirit molecule, this documentary further explores his studies by bringing in various experts to discuss. The spirit molecule and the second being inner paths to outer space.
The spirit molecule in 1990, i began the first new human research with psychedelic, or hallucinogenic, drugs in the united states in over 20 years. The documentary and the book are two completely different things, there was so much in the book that was left out of the. Jan 23, 2009 strassman has conjectured that when a person is approaching death, the pineal gland releases dmt, accounting for much of the imagery reported by survivors of neardeath experiences. I should mention that this documentary is based off a book of the same name published strassman that was much more science based. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences by. Following his first experience with dmt, director mitch schultz was inspired to create a series of four documentary films beginning with dmt. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of near. The spirit molecule and he co produced a documentary film by the same name based on this book.
In strassmans clinical trial, he would inject dmt into volunteers who would then have experiences. I should mention that this documentary is based off a book of the same name published strassman that was much more science based i enjoyed this and find dmt really interesting but i feel the need to share some complaints. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily. This book is fantastic, if you have seen the documentary you must read the book too. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing psychedelic found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred amazonian brew, ayahuasca. This is a very interesting documentary about dmt, a psychedelic hormoneneurotransmitter that exists in the human body naturally, and is also found in many living organisms around the world. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the mind, philosophy. Dmt is the source of having a near death experience, it is created within our own brain in the pineal gland which is considered to be the third eye. Rick strassman has done a clinical study and published 2 books one being dmt.
He wrote about this research in the popular book, dmt. The spirit molecule, conducted biomedical assays on the drug during the early 1990s at the university of new mexico. The spirit molecule makes the bold case that dmt, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the souls movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Rick strassmans research into dmt, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in the human brain and throughout nature. Strassman wrote about the research program in his book dmt. At the center of awareness lies a simple, natural molecule that potentially exists in all living organisms. The book is simply dimethyltryptamine dmt is a powerful psychedelic chemical naturally produced by the human brain and is also found in a majority of plants and animals. Dmt the spirit molecule full documentary must watch if youve never seen. The spirit molecule will have its first showing next week, on 26 september, at alex greys chapel of sacred mirrors in new york visit the link for details on tickets. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research and its many trials, tribulations, and inconceivable. The spirit molecule, link above and this is the documentary movie based on that book. It can be consumed as a psychedelic drug and has historically been prepared by various cultures for ritual purposes as an entheogen.
Feb 12, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Explores the past, present, and future of consciousness, our interpretation of awareness, and the meanings attached. Dimethyltryptamine also known as dmt has received much interest in recent times due to the documentary dmt. Strassman completed the first governmentsanctioned, psychedelic research on dmt, with results that may answer humanitys greatest questions. The spirit molecule, which detailed his studies into dmt and their fascinating results as reported by the dmtrecipient research subjects. At best, the spirit molecule would have little effect on the scope of discussion about psychedelics. Much of what i had learned over the years made me wonder if the pineal gland produced dmt during mystical states and other naturall. May 02, 2019 the spirit molecule explores the enigmatic dimethyltryptamine dmt, a molecule found throughout nature, and considered the most potent psychedelic. A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of dmt, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences audiobook by rick strassman, m. He also has theorized that the pineal gland may form dmt under certain conditions, and in 20 researchers first reported dmt in the pineal gland microdialysate of rodents.
Aug 10, 2015 the spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, an endogenous psychoactive compound, which exists in humans and numerous species of plants and animals. The spirit molecule investigates dimethyltryptamine dmt, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound, which exists in humans, and numerous species of plants and animals. He takes a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dmt. Apr 17, 2010 this interview was recorded for my upcoming documentary, dmt. A laboratory synthesis of dmt was first reported in 1931, and it was later found in many plants. The spirit molecule by rick strassman, md and arthur. Dmt the spirit molecule ebook, dmt extraction, and other. Rick strassmans groundbreaking dmt research documentary. A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences ebook written by rick strassman, m. The spirit molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio book. The spirit molecule is perhaps the first title to break ground on what might be a pandoras box of the upcoming century. Rick strassmans governmentsanctioned, human dmt research, leading to the studyas potential impact through its inconceivable realizations. Then simply click on your username on reddit, go to the comments tab, and hit the new overwrite button at the top.
A doctors revolutionary research into the biology of neardeath and mystical experiences book online at best prices in india on. A behindthescenes look at the cutting edge of psychedelic. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with dmt within their respective fields, and. A documentary movie based on this book is currently in production.