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Psychoactive Substances in Buddhist Practice in Premodern Tibet at Mangalam Center

Psychoactive Substances in Buddhist Practice in Premodern Tibet

James Gentry presents evidence about the use of psychoactive fungi in early Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practice.

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October 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Mangalam Center, 2018 Allston Way, Berkeley · Free ·

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Hear James Gentry present evidence about psychoactive fungi in premodern Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practice.

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James Gentry (Stanford University) presents evidence for the use of psychoactive fungi in early Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practice.

Downtown Berkeley

Hosted by Mangalam Research Center

Learning · 7:30 PM · Downtown Berkeley