RonnySimulacrum Posted July 5, 2009 Bearly legal.... http://blotterart.com/bearschoice.aspx We have to get one for the raffle signed :cheerleaderpuke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 8, 2009 Last Call for EGA 2009 Program Submissions - Submission Date Ends This Friday We are taking submission proposals for the 2009 EGA program As this event has been growing and changing dramatically over the years, and to keep things fresh and evolving we will be taking submission proposals in 3 areas; 1. Lectures - Traditional EGA style and content - Approximately 40 minutes long with 10 minuets question time. 2. Workshops - Can be on anything but Plant/spirit/healing based is proffered 3. Performance Art and Installation [note: does not include amplified music or DJs] - What ever you wont, if you can do it, we may have space. Just download and fill out the Submission form and send it on to us. http://www.entheo.net/EGA09Submission.doc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 15, 2009 The Bear sent me some tentative topics today, can not post anything yet as we have not decided conclusively, but I can say they sure sound interesting, and it was the first really glimpse into what we are in for from him. Look out Nov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiral Posted July 15, 2009 Bearly legal....http://blotterart.com/bearschoice.aspx We have to get one for the raffle signed :cheerleaderpuke: Damn...some of that blotter art is pricey...a felix the cat print with leary's signature across it is $1500.00 if this stuff is worth as much as I'm seeing then a signed Bear one for the EGA raffle would definitely be wicked. H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Yin and Yang headlining EGA in 2009; First we announced that we where bring the 'Bear' out of the woods and now we are very pleased to announce our second headliner will be Bob Jesse; Bob Jesse is organizer of the Council on Spiritual Practices (csp.org/about), which aims to shift modernity's awareness and practices with respect to primary religious experience (csp.org/PRE). CSP also encourages people to imagine and develop social contexts to contain such experiences and help them yield lasting benefit. Through CSP, Bob and his colleagues initiated a study, conducted at Johns Hopkins and reported around the world, of the psychospiritual effects of psilocybin in healthy volunteers (csp.org/psilocybin). This expands the emphasis in hallucinogen research beyond the medical treatment of ill people to include the betterment of well people, contributing to a science of pro-social development. On his home front, Bob is co-founder of a spiritual community formed around ecstatic dance. His formal training is in engineering. http://csp.org/about.html There will be over 25 accompanying speakers, 5 discussion panels and many workshops, drawing the best head from all around Australia to Victoria for this momentous occasion. Edited July 23, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faustus Posted July 23, 2009 good call for those unfamiliar with the psilocybin-mysticism study that bob jesse was involved in, it can be found here: http://www.csp.org/psilocybin/Hopkins-CSP-Psilocybin2006.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDanger Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Guess I have to come now. [edit] Will the lectures be recorded this year? Edited July 23, 2009 by JDanger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 23, 2009 HAHAHAHAHA, JDanger, we are making it all a little hard to to say no now Do worry, there is only 25 more people to announce Guess I have to come now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted July 23, 2009 i'll be very surprised if tickets dont sell out this year! if you just cant miss out get them while you still can! and if you miss it ,its only a 2 year wait..........! t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) In 2006, a paper appeared in the scientific journal Psychopharmacology, titled “Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance.” Its findings, from a research team at the Johns Hopkins University, garnered media coverage around the world, as did the team’s 2008 report, “Mystical-type experiences occasioned by psilocybin mediate the attribution of personal meaning and spiritual significance 14 months later.” In contrast to studying the efficacy of hallucinogens in the treatment of psychiatric problems, the Hopkins research sought to quantify the effects of psilocybin in healthy, well-educated volunteers. Several distinguished scientists wrote commentaries, published alongside the 2006 paper, praising the study’s methodology and the importance of its findings, and encouraging similar research. Bob Jesse, a study co-author and organizer of the Council on Spiritual Practices, the non-profit that initiated the study, and will discuss the Johns Hopkins project at EGA in 2009. Edited July 27, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) plants Edited August 3, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alkatrope Posted July 30, 2009 A new article on Erowid related to Robert Jesse's study on psilocybin: http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/psilocybin..._article2.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 3, 2009 http://www.entheo.net/2009speakers.htm Program sneaking on to the stage…slowly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) **** EGA 2009 Speakers **** Headliner 1 - Bear (Owsley) Stanley Unofficial Bio Link - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owsley_Stanley Headliner 2 - Robert Jesse Bio - http://www.entheo.net/POP_Bob.htm *** Other Speakers *** Des Tramacchi - 'Entheogens and The Discarnate' Michael Bock - 'Oils ain't oils: Essential oils in Australiasian flora' Rak Razam - 'AYA: The Shamanic Resurgence' Darklight - ‘ High Tech Overdrive’ Rob Bruce - 'Shamanism and Sorcery in South America - Andes and Amazonia' Ray Thorpe - 'The Benefits of Herbs and Entheogens in Society' Paul Elliott (Gonzo) - 'Psychedlic Literature Over the Years' Faustus - 'Psychedlics and Psychosis: Dimethyltrytamine as an Endogenous Psychotogen' Robin Rodd - 'Chemicals, not Symbols: The Chemical Ecology of Shamanism as a Healthcare System' Dan Schreiber - '<-------coming soon-------->' Stephen Bright - 'Legal Highs: Legal Loopholes or Harm reduction?' Martin Williams - 'The Inaugural Drug Darwin Awards – A tribute to those who have pushed the boundaries in the name of psychedelic exploration and excitement' Killindi Lyi - 'The Interdimensional Village: The African Uses of Entheogens' Erik van Keulen - 'Drinking and The Other: Reflections on the Poetry and the Politics of Drinking Alcohol' Greg Kasarik - 'Entheogens vs Drugs: Framing the Sacraments' Stuart Smith - 'The Role of Ritual' Penny Scott - 'Pleasure and Pain - A Brief Social History of Opiates and Addiction' Mulga - 'Dreamtime or Delusion? Ways of seeing and the transfer of knowledge' Richard King - 'Continuum Return' Kurt Svendsen - 'Conceptual Hallucinogens and the Altered Shulgin Scale' Eugene (DJ Krusty) - 'The Entheogenic Shamanic Imperative of the Bush Doof Trance Dance Experience is the Darkness of the Night' Julian Palmer - 'What and why do we do This?' More To Come... + 5 discussion Panels + 3 discussion Groups + a pinch of sound And over 10 workshops Entheogenic Artwork from around Oz and loads more... to be announced ... Get in Tune...EGA 2009 Get tickets Now http://www.entheo.net/2009tickets_1st_round.htm Edited August 6, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yawning Man Posted August 6, 2009 This is fantastic! Cannot wait! cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 10, 2009 Discussion Panels Facilitator by Rak Razam - ‘Spirits of the Vine, Leaf & Flower’ Facilitator by Rak Razam - ‘REC-CHEMS : Language of the gods’ Facilitator by Rak Razam - ‘PSY-TRIBES: Entheogenic Communities Past, Present and Future’ Facilitator by Julian Raxworthy - ‘You had to be there - Psychedelia, Representation’ Facilitator by Neil Pike - ‘The Unbroken Chain: A Hidden History of the International Drug Trade’ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drugo Posted August 12, 2009 Wow, that's really impressive. Well done EGA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) ***** EGA Coach ***** ega coach Edited August 13, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 16, 2009 Like you need any more talks................... ORRYELLE DEFENESTRATE-BASCULE - 'ENTHEOGENS and MAGICAL RITUAL' Abstract: Orryelle explores a Middle Path between Asceticism and Nihilism, relating his experiences of combining entheogen usage with kundalini yoga, Tantra and ChAOrder magic. The emphasis is on sacred space, and also earthing visionary experiences through the Arts. Chris Hansen - 'Me and Ralph.....' Abstract: The devoplment of a deep and lasting bond between a man and his purge bucket.... Ralph. The joys of gut wrenching vomiting and the profound life changing events via the medium of Sacred Plant Medicine work through the experience of Peruvian Core Shamanism and the following process of grounding . The connection between the state of the physical body and it’s ability to support a changing consciousness and the complementary ways of Chinese Medicine and Plant work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 20, 2009 Jeremy J - 'Entheogenic Acacias of Australia: A review of known active species and an introduction to more previously unreported species'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shruman Posted August 20, 2009 Jeremy J - 'Entheogenic Acacias of Australia: A review of known active species and an introduction to more previously unreported species'. Awesome stuff, shaping up to be a ripsnorter Ronny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strangebrew Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) ORRYELLE DEFENESTRATE-BASCULE - 'ENTHEOGENS and MAGICAL RITUAL'Abstract: Orryelle explores a Middle Path between Asceticism and Nihilism, relating his experiences of combining entheogen usage with kundalini yoga, Tantra and ChAOrder magic. The emphasis is on sacred space, and also earthing visionary experiences through the Arts. Ha, anyone wanting an entertaining read should check out Orryelle's drug fuelled adventures in South America, a night spent at Huaynu Picchu comes to mind. Quite a drawer as well. http://www.crossroads.wild.net.au/travels.htm Edited August 20, 2009 by strangebrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) There is only one ORRYELLE, and i think he is going to wip out his violin too, and yes a good addition and adds a very diferent dimension to EGA Edited August 21, 2009 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 24, 2009 Both Robert Jesse talks titles up now Robert Jesse - Talk 1 - 'Psilocybin and Spirituality:Notes from the Johns Hopkins Study' Talk 2 -'(Entheogens), Awakening, and Spiritual Development' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted August 27, 2009 ***First Round of Workshops *** Torsten and Brian - 'Propagation of ethnobotanicals and plant trade space' Keith King - 'Spreading The Mycelial Love- Introduction to cultivating woodlovers' Becca Dakini and Don Peyote - Talk & Sound Workshop -'Eternal Now – Keys To Being Present in the Moment As the Observer of the Ego' Timothy John Payne - Dyad Workshop - 'Dichotomy – the Face and the Core' Jewelli Dollman - 'Dropping with the Devas - Austrlian Bushflower Essences' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
