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VIC *** Entheogenesis Australis Conference - FRI 6-MON 9 NOV -ON SALE NOW ***

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.

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Looks like there will be a Bus running from Fed Square to Melbourne Airport and then up to EGA, and back. At Approximately $28 each way.....More info soon. Good for interstate travelers and the like.
 
First Post updated:D

**** 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'
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'

Darklight - ‘ High Tech Overdrive’
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
 
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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’

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Hopefully getting my ticket tonight....i'll be flying down from QLD and coaching it there.
 
Yep our hope is that having the Coach will make this event economic and logistically possible for many more people. grab out Ticket why they are still cheep and get on board the psychedelic Bus.
 
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.

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Jeremy J - 'Entheogenic Acacias of Australia: A review of known active species and an introduction to more previously unreported species'.
 
My god, EGA is coming up very quickly and With the full program announced and only 2 weeks left of early bird tickets we have noticed a large lift in tickets sales. I suggest you make sure you get in before the early bird tickets sell out or go up. As this event is something very special and only comes around every two year in this format.

Full program
http://www.entheo.net/2009speakers.htm

See you in the trees
 
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Hey ronny,
Are there speaking times up yet?

Or if not do you know whats covered before 12pm on the 7th?

Sorry sister wants to come but has a wedding on the night of 7th.

How do i book for the coach?
 
Hey Shienar

the speaking times will not be on line sorry.
but the headliners will all be on Sat and Sun night so you will still get most of the program, so yes coming Sat noon you will still get a lot in as we go till Mon.

As for the coach booking follow this link;
http://www.entheo.net/2009notices.htm

Hope that helps some =D


Hey ronny,
Are there speaking times up yet?

Or if not do you know whats covered before 12pm on the 7th?

Sorry sister wants to come but has a wedding on the night of 7th.

How do i book for the coach?
 
Bear (Owsley) Stanley Bio

Considered by many as one of the legends of the sixties counterculture, Bear Stanley denies his heroic status, and spends his days working on various sculptures and writing essays on subjects such as the importance of carbon dioxide, the primary and only ‘plant food’, to the expansion of food crops and life on earth. Fair and equitable taxation (equal and low percentage on all ‘income), a proper runoff method to determine the results of elections, and how to unify and balance lawmaking. Writing laws in ordinary language rather than legalese. Including ‘sunset clauses’ to allow change to adjust to the rapid changes in today’s world-- amongst others. He is renowned for his contribution to sound engineering, particularly working with live gig iconoclasts, the Grateful Dead, and perfecting the idea of on-stage monitors and high quality PA’s. A tireless archivist, he kept a ‘diary’ of his front-of-house mixes, including hundreds of Grateful Dead performances, and has seen the release of a number of albums from his “sonic journal” tapes of PA mixes. Bear was a minor participant in the Acid Tests of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters. He was the first underground cook to produce high-purity LSD in the 1960s, when it was legal, including the famous White Lightning and Monterey Purple. Bear Stanley now lives in Australia.
http://www.thebear.org/
 
* About The Gathering *

EGA 2009 will create a space for growth of the spirit, mind and body, hosting over 25 expert speakers from around Australia and abroad. The speakers make up the backbone of our event and are supported by a great host of other fantastic happenings including discussion panels/groups, workshops and performances. This will take place over 4 days in November nestled in the beautiful Strathbogie Ranges in north east Victoria, Australia.

Our aspiration is to create an active, transformative experience and
cultivate a community ethos and feel, through the synergy of science,
art, and ritual. We aim to create inspiring spaces that reflect and resonate with the overall philosophy of the event. The main conference space will be a work of art in its own right. Accompanying it will be the ~Mykopod~ space designed to help you 'relax ~ connect ~ integrate' during the gathering. To additionally help you tune in and play your part in the EGA experience, there will also be a healing tent, meditative crystal mandala dome and a visionary art space all connected by a very lush market area.

The event will also host a communal banquet, some ambient music and films as well as Masquerade Corroboree to keep you all on your toes.

We hope you can join us in the trees for an exploration of more than mind, body and spirit.

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