I have taken part in ceremonies with North American and Mexican shamans, as well as Brazilian ceremonies. Stanislav Grof americanbrazilianceremony Change image and share on social
If consciousness can function independently of the body during one's lifetime, it could be able to do the same after death. Stanislav Grof bodyconsciousnessdeath Change image and share on social
Traditional academic science describes human beings as highly developed animals and biological thinking machines. We appear to be Newtonian objects made of atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. Stanislav Grof academicanimalatom share on social
At a time when unbridled greed, malignant aggression, and existence of weapons of mass destruction threatens the survival of humanity, we should seriously consider any avenue that offers some hope. Stanislav Grof aggressionavenuedestruction Change image and share on social
Many instances exist of small children who seem to remember and describe their previous life in another body, another place, and with other people. These memories emerge usually shortly after these children begin to talk. Stanislav Grof beginbodychild share on social
The knowledge of the realm of death makes it possible for the shaman to move freely back and forth and mediate these journeys for other people. Stanislav Grof backdeathfreely Change image and share on social
In the kind of world we have today, transformation of humanity might well be our only real hope for survival. Stanislav Grof hopehumanitykind Change image and share on social
The new formula in physics describes humans as paradoxical beings who have two complementary aspects: They can show properties of Newtonian objects and also infinite fields of consciousness. Stanislav Grof aspectbeingcomplementary Change image and share on social
For any culture which is primarily concerned with meaning, the study of death - the only certainty that life holds for us - must be central, for an understanding of death is the key to liberation in life. Stanislav Grof centralcertaintyconcern share on social
Dying people in pre-industrial cultures typically died in the context of an extended family, clan, or tribe. Stanislav Grof clancontextculture Change image and share on social
