Ecology of Consciousness: The Alchemy of Personal, Collective, and Planetary Transformation

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New Harbinger Publications, Mar 1, 2017 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 616 pages

Who are we, really? In The Ecology of Consciousness, a Harvard scholar and pioneer in the field of consciousness studies—well known for his groundbreaking psychedelic research with Ram Dass and Timothy Leary—presents an expansive work culminating decades of research in Eastern philosophy, shamanism, and more to guide you along the path of true consciousness and transformation.

Questions surrounding consciousness have intrigued humankind throughout time, and have been addressed through a wide range of perspectives and traditions. From age-old philosophies to New Age spirituality, consciousness—and its various forms—has been the topic of much contemplation. This unique book is a comprehensive exploration that covers a wide range of disciplines and subjects within the framework of psychospiritual and consciousness studies.

The Ecology of Consciousness revives ancient alchemical knowledge, spiritual traditions, and thoughtful theories about consciousness—drawing on ancient Eastern philosophy, shamanism, mythology, and others sources, and covering topics such as personal growth and reincarnation—to give you an expansive foundation for self-inquiry and transformation. Written by a leading authority, this book will give you a deeper understanding of consciousness, show you how to access your own spiritual intelligence, teach you about shamanic and alchemical traditions and connect them to healing practices of today.

With this consciousness-expanding book, you’ll explore the human life cycle from a spiritual perspective, reflect on your own personal journey, and discover which pathway guides your life purpose for your ultimate fulfillment, growth, and well-being.


 

Contents

Ralph Metzner
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SHAMANISM YOGA AND ALCHEMY
WHAT IS DIVINATION?
THE SEVEN PHASES OF DIVINATION
ALCHEMICAL LIGHTFIRE YOGA
THE THREE CHAMBERS OR ESSENCE
DISSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATION
NDES OBES AND MEDIUMISTIC
NEUROCHEMICAL AND HORMONAL
BIOCHEMICAL AND HORMONAL BASIS
BIRTHTRAUMATIC REALITIES
PRENATAL IMPRINTS AND ANCESTRAL
DEATH AND HEREAFTER
LIFE BETWEEN LIVES

THE LIFEWORLD AND SELFSYSTEM
STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE
THE WELL OF MEMORY AND THE TREE
ASSOCIATIONS WITH THE THREE
NEUROANATOMY OF THE THREE
ALTERED STATES
CONSCIOUSNESS AS CONTEXT
RADICAL EMPIRICISM
THE SET AND SETTING MODEL
WAKING SLEEPING DREAMING
THE DIMENSIONS OF ENERGY
EXPANSIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
CONTRACTIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
DISSOCIATION AND STATE
FROM INCARNATION TO CONCEPTION
ON THE MEDIUMSHIP OF WILLIAM
THE WHEEL OF BIRTH AND DEATH
DIVINATION JOURNEYS TO THE
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TREE OF WORLDS
DIVINATION JOURNEYS WITH
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ASCENDING OCTAVE
DEVELOPMENTAL OCTAVE OF
HISTORICAL PUBLICATION NOTE
INDEX
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Ralph Metzner, PhD, is a psychotherapist and professor emeritus at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. A recognized pioneer in studies of consciousness and its transformations, he collaborated with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass) in the study of psychedelic drugs at Harvard University in the 1960s, and coauthored The Psychedelic Experience. Metzner has authored, coauthored, and edited several books, including The Unfolding Self, The Well of Remembrance, Green Psychology, Maps of Consciousness, The Roots of War and Domination, Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca, Allies for Awakening, and Birth of a Psychedelic Culture, among others. Learn more online at www.greenearthfound.org

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