{"title":"Andrija Puharich","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Andrija Puharich collection, where you will discover a fascinating array of books that blend science, mysticism, and personal development. Andrija Puharich, a prominent researcher in the field of parapsychology, brings forth a unique perspective on the potential of the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePuharich's thought-provoking works have left a lasting impact on those seeking to understand the mysteries of consciousness and the power of human potential. In \u003cem\u003eBeyond Telepathy\u003c\/em\u003e, he explores the extraordinary possibilities of human communication beyond the senses, delving into the realms of extrasensory perception and mental connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother captivating title, \u003cem\u003eThe Sacred Mushroom\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on an intriguing journey into the world of psychoactive substances and their role in spirituality and personal growth. Puharich masterfully unearths the ancient traditions surrounding these substances and examines their potential to expand our understanding and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese works straddle the categories of Self-Help and Personal Development, offering insights that inspire readers to expand their horizons and unlock the hidden potential within themselves. Dive into Andrija Puharich's captivating exploration of the mind and discover pathways to personal growth and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sacred-mushroom-by-andrija-puharich-9781644116876","title":"The Sacred Mushroom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new edition of the psychedelic classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Shares the author’s research on extrasensory perception (ESP) and the psychic effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Describes ancient Egyptian spiritual practices centered on \u003ci\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/i\u003e (fly agaric) mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Details the author’s research work with R. Gordon Wasson and his experiments with Aldous Huxley and famed psychic Peter Hurkos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1954, neurologist Andrija Puharich, M.D., receives a call from a wealthy supporter of his lab about an unusual subject worthy of further research: Harry Stone, a young sculptor with unusually acute extrasensory perception. When handed an ancient Egyptian artifact, Harry had fallen into a deep trance, drawing hieroglyphic symbols, including mushrooms, and using ancient Egyptian phrases to describe a drug that can enhance psychic abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntrigued, Dr. Puharich studies Harry’s trance-induced statements and discovers that they are clearly describing ancient spiritual practices involving \u003ci\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/i\u003e (fly agaric) mushrooms. He begins direct investigations with Harry at his lab in Maine, learning more about the use and preparation of the sacred mushroom as well as about astral travel and past lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Puharich shares his research with ethnomycologist R. Gordon Wasson, who is about to travel to Mexico on a CIA-funded research trip, and the two researchers agree to test telepathic communications between the lab in Maine and a Mexican curandero. The results of the psychic experiment lead Puharich to discover \u003ci\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/i\u003e growing in the wild near his research facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow with a supply of the sacred mushroom, Dr. Puharich begins to study its psychic and visionary potential and the veracity of Harry Stone’s channeled Egyptian statements. He studies the effects of \u003ci\u003eAmanita muscaria\u003c\/i\u003e not only on Harry, but also on famed psychic Peter Hurkos and other visitors to his lab, including Aldous Huxley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals all the details of that story in this new edition of the psychedelic classic. It also includes an in-depth introduction by psychedelic historian P. D. 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Additionally, he analyses the biological, physiological, and psychological conditions and stresses that lead to the development and control of telepathic and paranormal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeurologist Andrija Puharich pioneered research in psi phenomena in the 1950s and ’60s. This classic edition of that research offers profound examples of telepathy, clairvoyance, and mind powers that he recorded in labs and clinical settings. Puharich also draws on ancient spiritual practices to demonstrate how one might activate these abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting psychic phenomena to human physiology, Puharich recounts experiments he conducted with psychics, where observable activation of the parasympathetic nervous system resulted in measurable improvements in telepathic reception. He details his experiments on transmissive telepathy and how ESP and telepathy manifest in groups, hypothesising that the ability to transmit thoughts and information is connected to adrenalin and related compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePuharich examines what he terms a “mobile center of consciousness”—how the mind is separate from the body—and how this center of consciousness can access psychic powers and nonlocal knowledge. Beyond the lab, Puharich explored how shamanism, yoga, and Indigenous spiritual traditions provide the biological and physical means to consciously cultivate psychic phenomena and ecstatic states that enable extraordinary abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing these psi phenomena ideas into contemporary context is a new introduction by Mitch Horowitz, award-winning author of numerous books and host of the podcast \u003cem\u003eExtraordinary Evidence: ESP Is Real.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238204162284,"sku":"9781644116890","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10073233482773.jpg?v=1769040781"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrija-puharich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}