Metzner, Ralph

The psychedelic experience : a manual based on the Tibetan book of the dead by Timothy Leary( Book )

33 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"We are in the midst of a powerful psychedelic renaissance. After four decades of hibernation, the promise of the psychoactive '60s--that deeper self-awareness, achieved through reality-bending substances and practices, will lead to greater external harmony--is again gaining a major following. The signs are everywhere, from the influence of today's preeminent psychedelic thinker Daniel Pinchbeck, to the renewed interest in the legacy of Terence McKenna, and to the upsurge of collective, inclusive (and overtly tripped-out) cultural phenomena like the spectacle of Burning Man. The Psychedelic Experience, created in the movement's early years by the prophetic shaman-professors Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass), is a foundational text that serves as a model and a guide for all subsequent mind-expanding inquiries. In this wholly unique book, the authors provide an interpretation of an ancient sacred manuscript, The Tibetan Book of the Dead, from a psychedelic perspective. The Psychedelic Experience describes their discoveries in broadening spiritual consciousness through a combination of Tibetan meditation techniques and psychotropic substances."--Amazon.com

Maps of consciousness : I Ching, tantra, tarot, alchemy, astrology, actualism by Ralph Metzner( Book )

14 editions published between 1971 and 1989 in English and Dutch and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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The ecstatic adventure by Ralph Metzner( Book )

6 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Green psychology : transforming our relationship to the earth by Ralph Metzner( Book )

6 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A visionary ecopsychologist examines the rift between human beings and nature and shows what can be done to bring harmony to both the ecosystem and our own minds. Shows that the solution to our ecological dilemma lies in our own consciousnesses. It is becoming more and more apparent that the causes and cures for the current ecological crisis are to be found in the hearts and minds of human beings. For millennia we existed within a religious and psychological framework that honored the Earth as a partner and worked to maintain a balance with nature. But somehow a root pathology took hold in Western civilization--the idea of domination over nature--and this led to an alienation of the human spirit that has allowed an unprecedented destruction of the very systems which support that spirit. In Green Psychology Ralph Metzner explores the history of this global pathology and examines the ways that we can restore a healing relationship with nature. His search for role models takes him from shamanic ceremonies with the Lacandon Maya of Mexico to vision quests in the California desert, from the astonishing nature mysticism of Hildegard von Bingen to the Black Goddesses and Green Gods of our pagan ancestors. He examines the historical roots of the split between humans and nature, showing how first sky-god worshiping cultures, then monotheisms, and finally mechanistic science continued to isolate the human psyche from the life-giving Earth. His final chapters present a solution, showing that disciplines such as deep ecology and ecofeminism are creating a worldview in which the mind of humanity and the health of the Earth are harmoniously intertwined

Ram Dass : fierce grace( Visual )

6 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Richard Alpert, after being expelled from Harvard in 1963 for experimenting with LSD, morphed into Ram Dass, a serious and much loved spiritual leader, author and lecturer. This film visits Ram Dass in 2001 as he remakes his life since suffering a stroke five years ago. Balances fascinating, often hilarious footage from the hippie era with contemporary material and interviews with Ram Dass and his associates

Why? : what your life is telling you about who you are and why you're here by Matthew McKay( )

3 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 221 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Do you wonder what your true path in life is? We each have a purpose and a mission. However, uncovering this purpose can be challenging, and often daunting. If you are like most, you have probably asked yourself, 'Why am I here?' But where do you turn for answers? Religion? Psychology? Spirituality? ... Why? will help you see what your past and present experiences are telling you about the spiritual theme in your life; one that is visible when you know how to read the signs. Your experiences may be that of a Healer/Peacemaker, an Explorer/Scientist, a Warrior/Guardian, an Artist/Designer, a Teacher/Communicator, or a Builder/Organizer. By showing you how to uncover your unique path, this book will help you discover your life's true meaning."--Publisher description

The well of remembrance : rediscovering the earth wisdom myths of northern Europe by Ralph Metzner( Book )

12 editions published between 1994 and 2014 in English and German and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In his introduction to The Well of Remembrance, author Ralph Metzner provides a telling explanation of the theme of his work: "This book explores some of the mythic roots of the Western worldview, the worldview of the culture that, for better and worse, has come to dominate most of the rest of the world's peoples. This domination has involved not only economic and political systems but also values, basic attitudes, religious beliefs, language, scientific understanding, and technological applications. Many individuals, tribes, and nations are struggling to free themselves from the residues of the ideological oppression practiced by what they see as Eurocentric culture. They seek to define their own ethnic or national identities by referring to ancestral traditions and mythic patterns of knowledge. At this time, it seems appropriate for Europeans and Euro-Americans likewise to probe their own ancestral mythology for insight and self-understanding." Focusing on the mythology and worldview of the pre-Christian Germanic tribes of Northern Europe, Metzner offers a meaningful exploration of Western ancestry

The Psychedelic reader. Selected from the Psychedelic review. Edited by Gunther M. Weil, Ralph Metzner and Timothy Leary( Book )

2 editions published in 1965 in English and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Opening to inner light : the transformation of human nature and consciousness by Ralph Metzner( Book )

12 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Know your type : maps of identity by Ralph Metzner( Book )

3 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide