In this excerpt (part 1 of 4, more to follow) Semkiw describes the pioneering research of Dr. Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia who established the discipline of reincarnation research by focusing on investigations of young children who remember past lives. For the full interview on New Thinking Allowed’s YouTube channel go to

Here he describes the life and work of Hafiz who was of great inspiration to Goethe, Emerson, and Nietzsche.

In this excerpt (part 2 of 4, part 1 posted, parts 3 & 4 to follow) Semkiw describes the pioneering research of Dr. Ian Stevenson at the University of Virginia who established the discipline of reincarnation research by focusing on investigations of young children who remember past lives. For the full interview on New Thinking [...]

Here she shares many details of the sixteen year period when she lived in the household of the spiritual master known as the Ruchira Avatar (among other names).

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Hallucinogenic substances have been instrumental in the foundation of many aspects of our cultural heritage. In this challenging program, McKenna suggests ways in which hallucinogenic plants have been associated with spiritual traditions in ancient India, in the Amazon and in medieval Europe.

In 2005, Leanne Whitney had the unique opportunity to conduct an interview with Peter on his boat nestled in the coastal town of Sausalito, California. They delved into a wide range of topics including; exploring the nature of consciousness, self-reflection, emotion, psychic abilities and the possibility of experiencing inner peace amidst the chaos of modern [...]