Description: "Shares the author's research on extrasensory perception (ESP) and the psychic effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Describes ancient Egyptian spiritual practices centered on Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms. Details the author's research work with R. Gordon Wasson and his experiments with Aldous Huxley and famed psychic Peter Hurkos"--Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Andrija Puharich, M.D. (1918-1995), was a neurologist and prominent investigator of the paranormal. After completing his studies at Northwestern University medical school, he set up his own laboratory in Maine for the study of extrasensory perception (ESP).
Review Quotes: "In The Sacred Mushroom, Andrija Puharich takes us on an extraordinary journey into a realm where ancient whispers intertwine with the pulse of modern exploration. The Amanita muscaria-- mysterious and powerful, a gateway to the unseen--reveals its long-veiled truths through his words, weaving a path through luminous corridors of consciousness and awakening. A beacon for seekers, a key for the curious, this book dissolves the walls of the ordinary, unveiling the infinite mystery that lies beyond. A must-read for those drawn to the sacred dance of mysticism, science, and the eternal unknown."-- "Baba Masha, M.D., author of Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria"