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Psychiatrist

Stanislav Grof is a renowned psychiatrist and psychologist known for his work in the study of consciousness, psychotherapy, and the exploration of human potential. Born on July 1, 1931, he is a pioneer in the fields of psychodrama and consciousness research.

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“Spiritual intelligence is the capacity to conduct our life in such a way that it reflects deep philosophical and metaphysical understanding of reality and of ourselves discovered through personal experience during systematic spiritual pursuit.”

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“A text of Tibetan Buddhism describes the time of death as a unique opportunity for spiritual liberation from the cycles of death and rebirth and a period that determines our next incarnation.”

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Book:The Cosmic Game: Explorations of the Frontiers of Human Consciousness

Source: The Cosmic Game: Explorations of the Frontiers of Human Consciousness

“He suddenly understood the message of so many spiritual teachers that the only revolution that can work is the inner transformation of every human being.”

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Book:The holotropic mind: the three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives

Source: The holotropic mind: the three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our lives

“Dying before dying has two important consequences: It liberates the individual from the fear of death and influences the actual experience of dying at the time of biological demise.”

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“There is no fundamental difference between the preparation for death and the practice of dying, and spiritual practice leading to enlightenment.”

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“Many of us who have experienced psychedelics feel very much that they are sacred tools. They open spiritual awareness.”

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“I believe that used responsibly and in a mature way, the entheogens mediate access to the numinous dimensions of existence, have a great healing and transformative potential, and represent a very important tool for spiritual development.”

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About the Author

Born: July 1, 1931
Known for: Psychiatrist
Quotes: 71

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Psychology of the Future: Lessons from Modern Consciousness ResearchRelated source material

The Cosmic Game: Explorations of the Frontiers of Human ConsciousnessRelated source material

The holotropic mind: the three levels of human consciousness and how they shape our livesRelated source material

Beyond the Brain: Birth, Death, and Transcendence in PsychotherapyRelated source material

When the Impossible Happens: Adventures in Non-Ordinary Realities, Read How You Want EditionRelated source material

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