Sage Spirit
Salvia Divinorum and the Entheogenic Experience
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Pages :
133
Pub Date :
2007
Edition(s) at Erowid :
2007(pb,1st ed,vg+)
Publisher :
Kyandara Pub
ISBN :
9780615157085
FROM THE EROWID REVIEW #
- Review by David Arnson, 2011 Nov 17
Much of Sage Spirit: Salvia divinorum and the Entheogenic Experience is comprised of journal-style descriptions and subsequent analyses of the author's Salvia divinorum journeys, wherein he encounters a realm of other consciousnesses, beings, and intentions. A central element to his ritual is the use of rhythmic, patterned sound. The book concludes with thoughtful guidelines on how to conduct a salvia ceremony for groups or for the individual.. . . (more) - Review by Castor Pollux, 2009 May 28
Ball has definitely covered previously unwritten ground in his discussion of Salvia divinorum. This is a significant contribution, which helps flesh out Terence McKenna's oft-repeated urgings for us all to "map out hyperspace." With all the easy talk of entheogenic shamanism this past decade or so, Ball steps up to the plate and provides concrete examples and structures to work with.. . . (more)
BACK COVER #
From the author of Mushroom Wisdom comes a provocative new book, Sage Spirit - Salvia Divinorum and the Entheogenic Experience.Salvia divinorum is a unique entheogenic herb that can provide access to profound states of consciousness voyages into hyperdimensional space, and otherworldly journeys into the realm of the sage.
In this work, musician, writer and shamanic explorer, Martin Ball, navigates his way through the strange world of sage space, from Burning Man to cosmic serpents and overtone singing, bringing back guidance and advice for the use of Salvia divinorum as a true entheogen and ritual sacrament.
BLURBS #
"Sage Spirit should be read by all those who seek to understand the nature of Salvia divinorum, especially as it relates to human consciousness, personal growth, and spiritual development."-- Daniel Siebert