Ep. 509 – Ram Dass & The Science of Psychedelics with Zach Leary

Zach Leary, the host of the MAPS podcast, shares a conversation with Raghu about Ram Dass’ significant impact on the scientific exploration of psychedelics.

This episode was originally recorded on the MAPS podcast.

Two cultural icons. Two unique perspectives... One understanding of the presence of the way.

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In this special MAPS feature on Mindrolling, Raghu Markus and Zach Leary discuss:

• Ram Dass’ ability to describe the ephemeral
• The burgeoning scientific research on psychedelics
• The story of Neem Karoli Baba and LSD
• Finding a way to extend the psychedelic state into everyday life
• Selfish Altruism and the personal benefit of service
• Methods to experience God
• How we can remember the divinity within all of us
• Heartfulness, Loving Kindness, and Being Here Now
• The first steps to starting a mindfulness practice
• Upcoming Psychedelic Summits
• Nourishing our awe and wonder day-to-day
• Neuroscience and changing our habitual patterns

“Psychedelics give you a glimpse. We are connected. We are not separate. There is something; we can’t name it, but I completely experienced it.” – Raghu Markus

Links & Recommendations From this Episode:

Dive into the recently re-released book LSD, written by Richard Alpert and Sidney Cohen, with unique illustrations by Lawrence Schiller

Watch Dying to Know to learn more about Ram Dass and Timothy Leary

About Zach Leary: Zach is a speaker, writer, Dharmic realizer, and psychedelic advocate. He is also a journey facilitator at Evolution Retreats and Heroic Path to Light. Zach hosts the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Podcast where he explores an incredible treasure trove of audio archives sourced from the amazing talks, presentations, and panels that have taken place at past Psychedelic Science conferences and other unique events.

Keep up with Zach on Instagram

“Ram Dass didn’t stop doing psychedelics entirely. I think it’s just he found a way to (instead of going up and down) make it a lateral exploration. If you are doing this intense Sadhana and have a deep connection to spirit outside of psychedelics, it makes the use of it much more gentle.” – Zach Leary

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