BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//75.125.225.122//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.8// VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:0000 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9380dwUT8da@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:yes\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120609 LOCATION:here SUMMARY:Test Event 2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-93919eB22ub@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe 8th International Amazonian Shamanism Conference will tak e place from July 14-21\, 2012\, in Iquitos\, Peru. More than 200 attendee s will participate in the weeklong event\, which will feature talks\, tour s\, and workshops with artists\, researchers\, authors\, and spiritual lea ders from around the world. Learn more about this fascinating event. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120722 LOCATION:Iquitos\, Peru SUMMARY:Amazonian Shamanism Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9401vfpUFzc@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nRegeneration Festival is a two-day event exploring our potent ial to experience altered states of consciousness through a series of cros s-discipline talks (covering but not limited to the bio-medical\, psycholo gical\, therapeutic and anthropological perspectives) during the day\, and engaging environments created by (film\, music and projection) artists in the evenings.\nThis event follows on from the Breaking Convention and the Wellcome Trust’\;s “\;High Society”\; exhibition by explor ing the subject matter through both contemporary research and art in an in teractive manner.\nCamping is available from Friday July 20 through 1 PM o n Sunday July 22 at the venue\, located in the Surrey Hills in Dorking. Ti ckets are limited to 450\, so please book early!\nFor more information\, p lease visit http://www.regenerationfestival.org.uk. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120722 LOCATION:United Kingdom SUMMARY:Regeneration Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9412Ue1r1td@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nRainforest Council Gathering\n\nJuly 24 - August 3\, 2012\n Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica\n\nTo Experience Indigenous Science:\n“\;N ature as Teacher and Timeless Wisdom for Self\, Community and Planetary Re newal”\;\n\nSpace available for 18 participants\n\nTuition\nBy or Bef ore May 22: $1200 / participant\nAfter May 22: $1400 / participant\nRegist ration closes June 22\, 2012\n\nThe Rainforest Council Gathering is a dire ct experience of self-discovery and wellness through Indigenous Science wi th primordial plant medicines hosted by Jonathon S. Miller\, ethnobotanist \, founder and steward of Guaria de Osa\, and director of the Council for Cultural and Biological Diversity (CCBD).\n \nA share of the proceeds goes to conservation projects and to support for Secoya Community Elders. \n\n Click here more information and registration\, or write to .(JavaScript mu st be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l[1]='a'\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=' '\;l[29]='\''\;l[30]=' 109'\;l[31]=' 111'\;l[32]=' 99'\;l[33]=' 46'\;l[34] =' 97'\;l[35]=' 115'\;l[36]=' 111'\;l[37]=' 101'\;l[38]=' 100'\;l[39]=' 97 '\;l[40]=' 105'\;l[41]=' 114'\;l[42]=' 97'\;l[43]=' 117'\;l[44]=' 103'\;l[ 45]=' 64'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 100'\;l[48]=' 105'\;l[49]=' 118'\;l[50]=' 97'\;l[51]=' 114'\;l[52]=' 117'\;l[53]=' 112'\;l[54]=':'\;l[55]='o'\;l[56] ='t'\;l[57]='l'\;l[58]='i'\;l[59]='a'\;l[60]='m'\;l[61]='\''\;l[62]='='\;l [63]='f'\;l[64]='e'\;l[65]='r'\;l[66]='h'\;l[67]='a '\;l[68]='= 0\; i=i-1) { \nif (l[i].substring(0\, 1) == ' ') output += '&#'+unescape(l[i].substri ng(1))+'\;'\; \nelse output += unescape(l[i])\;\n}\ndocument.getElementByI d('eeEncEmail_Y5nCSUz4Vs').innerHTML = output\;\n//]]>\n.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120725 LOCATION:Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9423xkBR3Ge@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe sixth annual Women’\;s Visionary Congress (WVC) take s place July 27th to July 29th\, 2012 at the IONS Earthrise Retreat Center in Petaluma\, California. Visionaries of all genders are welcome. Tickets are $350 and can be purchased on the WVC website or by mail at WVC P.O. B ox 5035 Berkeley\, CA 94705. For more information\, contact Natalie Engber at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l[1]='a '\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=''\;l[31]='\''\;l[32]=' 103'\;l[33]=' 114'\;l[34]=' 111' \;l[35]=' 46'\;l[36]=' 115'\;l[37]=' 115'\;l[38]=' 101'\;l[39]=' 114'\;l[4 0]=' 103'\;l[41]=' 110'\;l[42]=' 111'\;l[43]=' 99'\;l[44]=' 121'\;l[45]=' 114'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 110'\;l[48]=' 111'\;l[49]=' 105'\;l[50]=' 115'\ ;l[51]=' 105'\;l[52]=' 118'\;l[53]=' 64'\;l[54]=' 111'\;l[55]=' 102'\;l[56 ]=' 110'\;l[57]=' 105'\;l[58]=':'\;l[59]='o'\;l[60]='t'\;l[61]='l'\;l[62]= 'i'\;l[63]='a'\;l[64]='m'\;l[65]='\''\;l[66]='='\;l[67]='f'\;l[68]='e'\;l[ 69]='r'\;l[70]='h'\;l[71]='a '\;l[72]='= 0\; i=i-1){ \nif (l[i].substring( 0\, 1) == ' ') output += '&#'+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+'\;'\; \nelse ou tput += unescape(l[i])\;\n}\ndocument.getElementById('eeEncEmail_QXFPsErs0 d').innerHTML = output\;\n//]]>\n or call +1 707 489 8877.\nThe WVC is an annual gathering of visionary women healers\, scholars\, botanists\, activ ists and artists who study consciousness and altered states. Ticket price includes lodging at our hilltop retreat\, yoga classes and delicious\, hea lthy food. Presenters at the 2012 WVC include Michelle Aldrich\, Valerie C orral\, Wendy Chapkis\, Liz Copland\, Copperwoman\, Dr. Michelle Corbin\, Carolyn Ferris\, Bob Jesse\, Kristina Hunter\, Bia Labate\, Natalie Metz\, Lindsay Robinson\, Nicki Scully\, Penny Slinger\, Joanna Harcourt-Smith\, Keeper Trout and Berra Yazar-Klosinski. Join us for a weekend of illumina ting discussions with visionary women and their allies. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120730 LOCATION:Petaluma\, California SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Women's Visionary Congress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9434eoHPprf@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nMAPS Founder and Executive Director Rick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, wil l be speaking at the 2012 Boom Festival in Portugal.\nWednesday\, August 1 17:00-18:00\nInteractive Talk: “\;Psychedelics: Science\, Medicine\, Spirituality\, Celebration\, and Harm Reduction”\;\n22:30-00:00\nDisc ussion Panel: “\;Building a Post-Prohibition World: The Role of Psych edelic Research\, Transformational Festivals\, and Political Action\nwith Rick Doblin\, Daniel Pinchbeck\, Mitch Schultz\, Teafaerie\, and Charles S haw (Moderator)\nClick here for more information. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120802 LOCATION:Portugal SUMMARY:Boom Festival 2012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-94450uTXfBg@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: An Introduction to Sacred Plants\n\nAugust 11-18\, 201 2\n\nReconnect with nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environme nt. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback \, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information plea se visit Spirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120812 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9456UzIeAuh@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:August 23-30\, 2012\n\nSensitive processes will be observed\, c reating a safe environment for uncovering and healing old psychic\, emotio nal and other life wounds. As the purification of the “\;historical&# 8221\; mind unfolds\, the natural environment and harmonic order fills us with the psychic and physical harmonic patterns and energies required to t ranscend through the 2012 /2013 portal. Reconnect with Nature in a beautif ul and relaxing Eden-like environment. For more information please visit S pirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120824 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9469SwgSD2i@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:MAPS Founder Rick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, will be a featured presenter at the Palenque Norte Speaker Series at Burning Man 2012\, focusing on ps ychedelic medicines and altered states of consciousness. Other presenters include Alex Grey\, Daniel Pinchbeck\, Paul Stamets\, and more.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120901 LOCATION:Burning Man\, Black Rock City\, Nevada SUMMARY:Palenque Norte Speaker Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-947933bOGDj@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Meeting Your Inner Child\n\nSeptember 14-21\, 2012\n\n Learn to access and work with a portion of yourself which might have been forgotten but has always been a part of you in this life. Reconnect with N ature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine. net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120915 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9486EEc3sJk@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe conference will address topics around consciousness alter ing plants and substances. Our confirmed speakers include Dr. Gundula Bars ch\, Dr. Jö\;rg Fachner\, Claudia Mö\;ckel Graber\, Arno Adelaars\ , Hans Cousto und Dr. Jan Weinhold. For further speakers and more informat ion see www.entheo-science.de.\nAnyone who is personally or professionally interested\, including scientists\, doctors\, psychologists\, social work ers\, people who engage in drug politics\, and last but not least adventur ous psychonauts should feel more than welcome to join us.\nAside from clas sical lectures you can expect a creative mix of panel discussions\, worksh ops\, and a psychedelic SocialBar. DTSTART:20120915T001400 DTEND:20120916T001400 LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany SUMMARY:2012 Entheo-Science Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-949402RGJ8l@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Psychedelic Therapy Research: The State of the Art\nNeal M. Gol dsmith\, Ph.D.\, Rick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, Michael Mithoefer\, M.D.\, and Bill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n20% off online discount: use code ONLINE20\nWe are i n the midst of a “\;psychedelic renaissance”\; of extraordinary research at Johns Hopkins\, Harvard\, and other top medical schools. This webinar series will share the powerful findings of this leading-edge resea rch with four leaders in this exciting new work. We will use interactive d iscussions and audience participation.\nThis Webinar:\nMDMA-assisted Psych otherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Rationale\, History an d Ongoing Clinical Research\nMichael Mithoefer\, M.D.\, Principal Investig ator\, MAPS MDMA PTSD study\nNeal M. Goldsmith\, Ph.D.\, Moderator\nPTSD i s a serious public health problem for which existing treatments are often inadequate.  \;MDMA has shown promise as a catalyst to psychotherapy f or PTSD in early clinical trials\, and is currently being tested in vetera ns with treatment-resistant PTSD.  \;We will discuss the results of th is research\, the nature of the therapeutic effects of MDMA and developing research worldwide.\nJoin the webinar! DTSTART:20120916T130000 DTEND:20120916T150000 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy Webinar Series: Michael Mithoefer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9503UNCZr6m@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:You’\;re invited to attend Clusterbuster’\;s 7th Annu al Cluster Headache Conference in Las Vegas\, Nevada on September 21-22 at the Rio Hotel &\; Casino. Meeting another “\;clusterhead”\; in person is one of the more meaningful experiences previous conference at tendees share with us when asked for feedback\, so come for this reason al one! Additionally\, this years lineup of speakers is phenomenal. Including author &\; motivational speaker Mr. Carter Lee who happens to also be a clusterhead!\n\nRegister soon at the Rio Hotel for the group discount ro om rates now available.\n\nClick here for information and registration.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120923 LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV SUMMARY:Clusterbusters 7th Annual Cluster Headache Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9511dt8BZMn@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Psychedelic Therapy Research: The State of the Art\nNeal M. Gol dsmith\, Ph.D.\, Rick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, Michael Mithoefer\, M.D.\, and Bill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n20% off online discount: use code ONLINE20\nWe are i n the midst of a “\;psychedelic renaissance”\; of extraordinary research at Johns Hopkins\, Harvard\, and other top medical schools. This webinar series will share the powerful findings of this leading-edge resea rch with four leaders in this exciting new work. We will use interactive d iscussions and audience participation.\nThis Webinar:\nPsychedelic Therapy with Cancer Patients: Living as One Approaches Death\nWilliam (Bill) A. R ichards\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Director\, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Psi locybin and Cancer Study\nNeal M. Goldsmith\, Ph.D.\, Moderator\nThe core of this webinar will focus on the variety of alternative states of conscio usness accessed with entheogens\, the factors that influence what is exper ienced\, and the “\;fruits for life”\; that may result from the wise and responsible use of “\;psychedelic sacraments\,”\; espec ially in reference to research with cancer patients.\nJoin the webinar! DTSTART:20120922T130000 DTEND:20120922T150000 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy Webinar Series: Bill Richards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9519W9duZno@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Psychedelic Therapy Research: The State of the Art\nNeal M. Gol dsmith\, Ph.D.\, Rick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, Michael Mithoefer\, M.D.\, and Bill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n20% off online discount: use code ONLINE20\nWe are i n the midst of a “\;psychedelic renaissance”\; of extraordinary research at Johns Hopkins\, Harvard\, and other top medical schools. This webinar series will share the powerful findings of this leading-edge resea rch with four leaders in this exciting new work. We will use interactive d iscussions and audience participation.\nThis Webinar:\nPsychedelics by Pre scription: A Strategy\nRick Doblin\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Multidis ciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies\nNeal M. Goldsmith\, Ph.D.\, Moderator\nThe Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAP S\, http://www.maps.org) is a non-profit pharmaceutical company focusing o n developing the therapeutic uses of psychedelics and marijuana into FDA-a pproved prescription medicines.  \;Rick will discuss MAPS’\; over all strategy and report on studies of MDMA\, LSD\, ibogaine\, ayahuasca an d marijuana.\nJoin the webinar! DTSTART:20120923T130000 DTEND:20120923T150000 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy Webinar Series: Rick Doblin END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9532HVDb3vp@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nPsychedemia is an academic conference on visionary art and ps ychedelic culture that will be held at the University of Pennsylvania in 2 012. This conference is poised to explore varied perspectives of a signifi cant issue: as the psychedelic renaissance exponentially increases momentu m\, it is vital to consider the impact of altered states of consciousness and the means by which they are produced from interdisciplinary\, critical perspectives.\nRegister here. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121001 LOCATION:University of Pennsylvania SUMMARY:Psychedemia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-95418UnWVeq@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ben Sessa’\;s new book\, The Psychedelic Renaissance: Reassessing the Role of Psychedelic Drugs in 21st Century Psychiatry and S ociety\, will be released on Friday\, September 28 in bookstores everywher e and online.\n\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120929 SUMMARY:Book Release: The Psychedelic Renaissance by Dr. Ben Sessa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9549TsR7n1r@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:The launch party for Dr. Ben Sessa’\;s new book\, The Psyc hedelic Renaissance: Reassessing the Role of Psychedelic Drugs in 21st Cen tury Psychiatry and Society\, will be held at The Hoxton Gallery in London . \n\nSpace is limited: please RSVP as soon as possible. DTSTART:20120929T170000 DTEND:20120929T210000 LOCATION:12-18 Hoxton St\, London\, N1 6NG SUMMARY:Book Launch Party: The Psychedelic Renaissance by Dr. Ben Sessa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9558XewvtBs@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nBetween October 2-6th\, 2012\, the Global Ibogaine Therapis t Alliance (GITA) will hold its 3rd international gathering of Ibogaine pr oviders in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. The conference will feature panels of experts leading lectures and discussions focusing on all aspects of ibogai ne. Colleen Fish\, Assistant to the MAPS Canada Board of Directors\, will be attending the event\, and MAPS Investigator Thomas Kingsley Brown will be a featured presenter.\nFeaturing The Northwestern Door: Panel Discussio n\nFor more information\, please visit the International Ibogaine Provider ’\;s Conference website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121007 LOCATION:Vancouver\, Canada SUMMARY:3rd International Ibogaine Provider's Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9569l3mnAFt@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nWith international researchers from a wide variety of academi c disciplines\, this two-day event will be dedicated to scientific researc h into psychedelic substances and the psychedelic experience.\nThe 2012 In terdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelics Research will feature current r esearch into a wide array of psychotropic substances\, such as psilocybin\ , LSD\, ayahuasca\, ibogaine\, DMT\, ketamine\, MDMA\, Salvia divinorum\, and even nitrous oxide. Researchers will present the results of their stud ies into the inner workings of the brain under the influence of psilocybin and LSD.\nIn addition to this neuroscientific approach to psychedelics\, our conference will also address the broader sociocultural –\; and ph ilosophical –\; context in which this research takes place\, and the implications of the presented results will be discussed.\nWhat do these fi ndings mean for the treatment of conditions such as PTSD\, depression\, ad diction and autism? New therapeutic possibilities will be explored\, while old treatment options will be reviewed and readdressed. From psychopharma cological research in humans to the phenomenology of altered states of con sciousness\, ICPR will be a continuation of our 2010 conference –\;Mi nd Altering Science.\nICPR 2012 is presented by Stichting OPEN.\nClick her e for more information and to register. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121008 LOCATION:Amsterdam SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research 2012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9579Fu7rUUu@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nKNOWPHEST is a “\;total immersion”\; experience foc used upon navigating earth’\;s present shift to a higher level of con sciousness. Coming to Los Angeles on October 12-14\, 2012\, KNOWPHEST will feature art\, music\, healthy cuisine and presentations by forward thinke rs such as world-renowned artist Alex Grey. There will be art exhibits\, p ermaculture installations and demonstrations of new products and systems f or living that will expand the mind and increase our level of awareness. A s we move toward the convergence of the Mayan\, Chinese and Egyptian calen dars\, sweeping changes in science\, philosophy\, education\, media\, econ omics\, and spirituality mark a shift that makes one wonder if 2012 might indeed be the “\;end of the world”\; as we know it. What is behi nd the surge of interest in the ancient mysteries? Is today’\;s techn ology the birth of a new form of consciousness? Are the rapid changes we a re experiencing moving us toward an era of greater health\, longevity and sustainability\, or passed the point of no return? The presenters\, artist s and performers of KNOWPHEST have lived lives dedicated to finding the an swers to these very questions. The information they will impart will help us navigate this unexplored territory\, and to learn what we didn’\;t know we didn’\;t know.\n\nCost: Friday Evening - $38.50\, Single Day - $108.50\, Weekend Pass - $205.95\n\nSponsors: Leaders Causing Leaders\, QR Code Global\, Zeitgeist Media Festival\, AcroAma Blends\n\nLearn more about at the Knowphest website. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121015 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA SUMMARY:Knowphest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-95864S2EMVv@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nEnjoy intimate conversation with Rick Doblin\, MAPS Founder and Executive Director\, Amy Emerson\, MAPS Director of Clinical Research \, Neal Goldsmith\, Horizons Curator\, and other participants in the psych edelic research renaissance. This party celebrates the 6th annual Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics conference. $200 of the dinner ticket is a t ax-deductible donation benefiting MAPS psychedelic research and education programs.\n\nDinner and Party: $250\n\nDance Party\n\n11:00 until closing The Oracle 113 Art Gallery\n\nEnjoy DJ Orion\, friendly people\, and a nic e space to talk and dance.\n\nParty: $10\n\nTickets also available at the MAPS Table at the Horizons conference: Oct 12 - 14 Judson Memorial Church\ , NYC\n \nEvening is Hosted by the gracious Doris Kornish.\n\nAddress will be emailed to ticket buyer after purchase.\n\nTickets are available here. DTSTART:20121013T200000 DTEND:20121013T223000 LOCATION:East Village\, New York City SUMMARY:States of Mind Dinner and Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9597UZcD5hw@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Exploring the Afterlife\n\nOctober 15-22\, 2012\n\nThi s program explores the nature of the soul\, afterlife realms\, and the hig her self from a psycho-spiritual perspective. Reconnect with Nature in a b eautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance t he plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced aud io stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121016 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9608lE2oSFx@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nAlex &\; Allyson Grey visit Atlanta to celebrate their 2nd Annual Visionary Arts Fair of Atlanta. Come join Area 51 Presents for a n ight of visionary art\, live paintings and performances\, live music bands \, food and fun. Alex and Allyson Grey are internationally known visionary artists. Their paintings are powerful\, complex and evoke a deep\, positi ve resonance in viewers. Don’\;t miss this opportunity to share in a truly inspiring visionary event. Also Featuring: Daniel Pinchbeck: author of “\;Breaking Open the Head”\; and “\;2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl\,”\; producer and featured interviewer in “\;2012: Time for Change\,”\; executive director of Evolver and Reality Sandwi ch. Jonathan Talat Phillips: author of “\;The Electric Jesus: The Hea ling Journey of a Contemporary Gnostic\,”\; cofounder of The Evolver Network. He will present “\;Aliens\, Ayahuasca\, &\; The Ancient M ysteries.”\;\n\nCost: $70\n\nSponsor: Area 51 Presents\n\nLearn more at the Visionary Arts Fair of Atlanta website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121021 LOCATION:Atlanta\, GA SUMMARY:Visionary Arts Fair of Atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9616Otx916y@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n DTSTART:20121020T183000 DTEND:20121020T213000 LOCATION:Santa Cruz Chi Center\, 21511B East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA SUMMARY:Buddhism and Psychedelics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9627vaVk8Dzz@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nAbout In this period of rapid change\, the call to individu al and collective awakening is clear. It’\;s beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca\, psilocyb e mushrooms\, iboga\, peyote\, cannabis\, and others is spreading rapidly at this time. When encountered in the best of conditions\, these plants ma y be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deep est\, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plan t Medicine Conference is to offer accurate\, respectful\, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context ar ound such plants. It’\;s an intention arising from a vision and a pra yer carried in the hearts of many. To that end we’\;re assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable\, engaging\, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You’\;re warmly invited to join us for a remarkab le weekend of insight\, inspiration\, compassion\, and yes\, humour.\n\nCo st: $144 Canadian Dollar\, includes meals\n\nSponsors: SPMC and Conscious Living Network\n\nLearn more at the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference websi te. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121029 LOCATION:UBC\, Vancouver SUMMARY:Spirit Plant Medicine Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9635atGdXeaa@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Psychedelic Therapy Research: The State of the Art\nNeal M. Gol dsmith\, Ph.D.\, and Bill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n20% off online discount: us e code ONLINE20\nWe are in the midst of a “\;psychedelic renaissance& #8221\; of extraordinary research at Johns Hopkins\, Harvard\, and other t op medical schools. This webinar series will share the powerful findings o f this leading-edge research with four leaders in this exciting new work. This Webinar:\nPsychedelic Therapy Research: An Introduction\nNeal M. Gold smith\, Ph.D.\nThis webinar will describe the latest results of new resear ch on psychedelic therapy –\; key effects\, new conclusions\, and ope n questions.\nJoin the webinar! DTSTART:20121103T130000 DTEND:20121103T150000 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy Webinar Series: Neal M. Goldsmith END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9646eVlwAsbb@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self\n\nNovember 8-17\, 20 12\n\nThis program is based on proven and effective techniques from variou s disciplines\, including teachings from shamanic practices\, ancient myst ery schools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a b eautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance t he plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced aud io stimulation. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121109 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9657odvlOXcc@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nPsych Congress is an annual conference with the goal of mee ting educational needs for mental health care professionals. MAPS Clinical Investigator\, Michael Mithoefer\, M.D.\, will be presenting results from our ongoing research into treating veterans with PTSD with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. MAPS will also be hosting an informational booth. \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121112 LOCATION:San Diego\, California SUMMARY:Psych Congress END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9664LuHjG4dd@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Psychedelic Therapy Research: The State of the Art\nNeal M. Gol dsmith\, Ph.D.\, and Bill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n20% off online discount: us e code ONLINE20\nWe are in the midst of a “\;psychedelic renaissance& #8221\; of extraordinary research at Johns Hopkins\, Harvard\, and other t op medical schools. This webinar series will share the powerful findings o f this leading-edge research with four leaders in this exciting new work. This Webinar:\nPsychedelic Therapy with Cancer Patients: Living as One App roaches Death\nBill A. Richards\, Ph.D.\n“\;Fruits for life”\; t hat may result from the wise and responsible use of “\;psychedelic sa craments\,”\; especially in reference to research with cancer patient s.\nJoin the webinar! DTSTART:20121110T130000 DTEND:20121110T150000 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Therapy Webinar Series: Bill A. Richards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9672DsbF6Tee@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nPlease join The Psychedelic Society of San Francisco as we welcome back anthropologist and Ayahuasca researcher\, Bia Labate from Sou th America.\n\nProfessor Labate will be presenting a new talk addressing t he use of Ayahuasca entitled\, “\;Reflections on Power and Sexual Eth ics in the Ayahuasca World”\;\n\nThis presentation will combine her i ntellectual reflections and academic writings with her personal experience s in the field\, including:\n\n- Power differentials between the shaman an d participants\n- Ayahuasca and use by women\n- Gender issues in shamanic cultures\n- Historical accounts of seduction under the effects of Ayahuasc a\n- Her fieldwork and own personal experiences\n- Cultural conflicts betw een Amazonians and foreigners regarding views on sex and gender\n- The rol e of cultural and informal controls\, as well as communities\n\nAfter the presentation there will be time to ask questions and share your own experi ences on the topic.\n\nSCHEDULE\nDoors - 2:00 pm\nLecture - 2:15 pm\nQ& \;A - 3:00 pm\n\nThe author’\;s many books and other writings will be for sale after the Q&\;A.\n\nDATE &\; LOCATION\nSaturday Nov 10\, 2 012 @ 2pm\nLGBT Community Center - 1800 Market St.\, Room 301\, San Franci sco\, CA\n\nVisit the Psychedelic Society website for more information.\n DTSTART:20121110T140000 DTEND:20121110T153000 LOCATION:San Francisco\, California SUMMARY:Reflections on Power and Sexual Ethics in the Ayahuasca World END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-96817p4g3Dff@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:November 17 –\; 26\, 2012 \n\nEcuadorian Amazon: Secoya Te rritory\, an intercultural wilderness journey to experience Indigenous Sci ence with Jonathon S. Miller-Weisberger\, ethnobotanist and guide\n\n̶ 0\;Nature as Teacher\, Plant Medicine Traditions and Timeless Wisdom for S elf\, Community\, and Planetary Renewal”\;\n\nSpace available for 15 travelers\n\nTuition: $2000\n\nA significant share of the proceeds is chan neled to ground-level rainforest and cultural conservation projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon and Andes spearheaded by the Council for Biological and Cultural Diversity (CCBD).\n\nFor Reservations write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l[1]='a'\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=''\ ;l[29]='\''\;l[30]=' 109'\;l[31]=' 111'\;l[32]=' 99'\;l[33]=' 46'\;l[34]=' 97'\;l[35]=' 115'\;l[36]=' 111'\;l[37]=' 101'\;l[38]=' 100'\;l[39]=' 97'\ ;l[40]=' 105'\;l[41]=' 114'\;l[42]=' 97'\;l[43]=' 117'\;l[44]=' 103'\;l[45 ]=' 64'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 100'\;l[48]=' 105'\;l[49]=' 118'\;l[50]=' 97 '\;l[51]=' 114'\;l[52]=' 117'\;l[53]=' 112'\;l[54]=':'\;l[55]='o'\;l[56]=' t'\;l[57]='l'\;l[58]='i'\;l[59]='a'\;l[60]='m'\;l[61]='\''\;l[62]='='\;l[6 3]='f'\;l[64]='e'\;l[65]='r'\;l[66]='h'\;l[67]='a '\;l[68]='= 0\; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0\, 1) == ' ') output += '&#'+unescape(l[i].substring(1 ))+'\;'\; \nelse output += unescape(l[i])\;\n}\ndocument.getElementById('e eEncEmail_5MhuqAv5We').innerHTML = output\;\n//]]>\n \; \n\nFor progra m details go to: http://www.guariadeosa.com/events.html\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121118 SUMMARY:Journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9692tvxmgagg@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:REGENERATION is a 2-day event at which everyone will be a parti cipant. A festival unlike any other\, it will integrate live and interacti ve arts\, live music\, expanded cinema &\; multi-media experiences with academic talks and discussions\, all with the intent of exploring altered states of consciousness and their influence on the arts. Participants are encouraged to attend both days\, establish a sense of community and ̵ 6\;regenerate’\;.\nRegeneration will combine the fun of creative play with awe-inspiring immersive environments and thoughtful academic discuss ion. The event attempts to address the problems of our troubled times by a sking\, ‘\;is the solution to our problems inside of us? Can altered states of consciousness\, however they are achieved\, offer insight and a sense of renewal\, both for the individual and for society at large?’ \; \n\nSaturday 17th November —\;—\;—\;—\;—\;R 12\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;— \;—\;—\;\nDaytime (talks only) £\;12\nEvening (‘\;Happe ning’\; only) £\;15\nAll day ticket £\;20\n\nSunday 18th Nove mber—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;— \;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;\nDaytime (talks only) £\;12\nEvening (‘\;Happening’\; only) £\;15\nAll day ticket £\;20\n\nWeekend Tickets—\;—\;—\;—\; 212\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;—\;\nSaturday &a mp\; Sunday daytimes (talks only) £\;20\nSaturday &\; Sunday evenin gs only £\;25\nFULL FESTIVAL TICKET £\;38\n\nFull details and tick ets are available at the Regeneration website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121119 LOCATION:The Tabernacle\, London SUMMARY:Regeneration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9700kHE9jThh@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n DTSTART:20121201T222000 DTEND:20121201T222000 LOCATION:Naropa University\, Boulder\, CO SUMMARY:Psychedelic Symposium Fall 2012 (Boulder\, CO) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9707ZVh3Seii@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n DTSTART:20121203T180000 DTEND:20121203T210000 SUMMARY:Entheo-Health and Wellness Forum (San Francisco) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9718HttETVjj@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Buddhism\, Mindfulness Meditation &\; Sacred Plants \nDecember 7-14\, 2012\n\nReconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxin g Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including meditation with Alistair Appleton. For more information please v isit Spirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121208 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-97262pVbnKkk@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday\, December 7th\, from 5:30-9:30pm\, for art \, music\, drinks\, hor d’\;ouveres\, and a presentation on our recen tly completed study on therapeutic treatments for PTSD\, at the Center Str eet Grill\, Santa Cruz.\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing the talent of local artist Ad rian Rasmussen and harp by Robin Mills\, this evening is sure to inspire a nd uplift your spirits on this wintery eve.\n\nBerra Yazar-Klosinski\, Ph. D.\, Lead Clinical Research Associate\, will present the groundbreaking fi ndings from our long-term follow-up study of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy f or treating PTSD.\n\nWe hope you’\;ll take this opportunity to engage with MAPS staff and discuss our promising research.\n5:30pm&mdash\;Doors open\, hor d’\;ouveres\, harp\n \; 6:30pm&mdash\;Presentation by Berra Yazar-Klosinski\n \; 9:30&mdash\;Restaurant close\n\nReception\, music\, and presentation are open and free to the public\; join us any ti me.\n\nSeating space is limited to dinner guests\, so reserve your table b y calling Center Street Grill directly at (831) 423-4745 and telling them you’\;re with MAPS.\n\nCenter Street Grill\, 1001 Center Street\, San ta Cruz CA 95060 (map)\n\nRSVP on\n\nVisit maps.org/art for a preview of w orks by MAPS artists.\n\nProceeds from the gallery and event help fund MAP S’\; clinical trials and educational outreach efforts. DTSTART:20121207T170000 DTEND:20121207T220000 SUMMARY:MAPS First Friday Art Tour (Santa Cruz\, CA) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9737iaXfnEll@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Buddhism\, Mindfulness Meditation &\; Sacred Plants \nDecember 15-23\, 2012\n\nReconnect with Nature in a beautiful and relaxi ng Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including meditation with Alistair Appleton. For more information please visit Spirit-Vine.net.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121216 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9748PZ9jDLmm@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:December 25\, 2012 - January 4\, 2013\n\nProgram: To Experience Indigenous Science: “\;Nature as Teacher\, Plant Medicine Traditions and Timeless Wisdom for Self\, Community and Planetary Renewal”\;\n Join us on an unforgettable adventure of self-discovery\, wellness and exp loration of rainforest plant medicine traditions with:\n\n - Time-honored Secoya traditional elders from the Ecuadorian Amazon\n - Jonathon Sparrow Miller Weisberger\, ethnobotanist\, founder and steward of Guaria de Osa E coLodge &\; Ethnobotanical Gardens\, and director of CCBD (Council for Cultural and Biological Diversity)\n\nand Guest Teachers\n - Daniel Pinchb eck\, guest teacher\, well-known author\, activist\, advocate of shamanism - Sat Nam Singh\, Kundalini Yoga teacher\n - Sarah Chase\, acupuncturist\ , founder of the Brooklyn Acupuncture Project Clinic\, Brooklyn\, New York - In synergy with considerate participants with intelligent hearts\nGathe ring in the heart of the Osa Peninsula\, also known as “\;The Little Amazon by the Ocean”\; endorsed by National Geographic as “\;the most biological intense place on Earth.”\;\n\nMore Program details i n Special Events at: http://www.guariadeosa.com\nContact Dahlia Miller to register: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l [1]='a'\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=''\;l[29]='\''\;l[30]=' 109'\;l[31]=' 111'\;l[32]= ' 99'\;l[33]=' 46'\;l[34]=' 97'\;l[35]=' 115'\;l[36]=' 111'\;l[37]=' 101'\ ;l[38]=' 100'\;l[39]=' 97'\;l[40]=' 105'\;l[41]=' 114'\;l[42]=' 97'\;l[43] =' 117'\;l[44]=' 103'\;l[45]=' 64'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 100'\;l[48]=' 105 '\;l[49]=' 118'\;l[50]=' 97'\;l[51]=' 114'\;l[52]=' 117'\;l[53]=' 112'\;l[ 54]=':'\;l[55]='o'\;l[56]='t'\;l[57]='l'\;l[58]='i'\;l[59]='a'\;l[60]='m'\ ;l[61]='\''\;l[62]='='\;l[63]='f'\;l[64]='e'\;l[65]='r'\;l[66]='h'\;l[67]= 'a '\;l[68]='= 0\; i=i-1){ \nif (l[i].substring(0\, 1) == ' ') output += ' &#'+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+'\;'\; \nelse output += unescape(l[i])\;\n }\ndocument.getElementById('eeEncEmail_Ypr3RtWixG').innerHTML = output\;\n //]]>\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121226 LOCATION:Guaria de Osa EcoLodge & Ethnobotanical Gardens\, Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9759Ri30Hinn@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:January 8\, 2013 - January 18\, 2013\n\nProgram: To Experience Indigenous Science: “\;Nature as Teacher\, Plant Medicine Traditions and Timeless Wisdom for Self\, Community and Planetary Renewal”\;\n Join us on an unforgettable adventure of self-discovery\, wellness and exp loration of rainforest plant medicine traditions with:\n\n - Time-honored Secoya traditional elders from the Ecuadorian Amazon\n - Jonathon Sparrow Miller Weisberger\, ethnobotanist\, founder and steward of Guaria de Osa E coLodge &\; Ethnobotanical Gardens\, and director of CCBD (Council for Cultural and Biological Diversity)\n\nand Guest Teachers\n - Daniel Pinchb eck\, guest teacher\, well-known author\, activist\, advocate of shamanism - Sat Nam Singh\, Kundalini Yoga teacher\n - Sarah Chase\, acupuncturist\ , founder of the Brooklyn Acupuncture Project Clinic\, Brooklyn\, New York - In synergy with considerate participants with intelligent hearts\nGathe ring in the heart of the Osa Peninsula\, also known as “\;The Little Amazon by the Ocean”\; endorsed by National Geographic as “\;the most biological intense place on Earth.”\;\n\nMore Program details i n Special Events at: http://www.guariadeosa.com\nContact Dahlia Miller to register: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l [1]='a'\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=''\;l[29]='\''\;l[30]=' 109'\;l[31]=' 111'\;l[32]= ' 99'\;l[33]=' 46'\;l[34]=' 97'\;l[35]=' 115'\;l[36]=' 111'\;l[37]=' 101'\ ;l[38]=' 100'\;l[39]=' 97'\;l[40]=' 105'\;l[41]=' 114'\;l[42]=' 97'\;l[43] =' 117'\;l[44]=' 103'\;l[45]=' 64'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 100'\;l[48]=' 105 '\;l[49]=' 118'\;l[50]=' 97'\;l[51]=' 114'\;l[52]=' 117'\;l[53]=' 112'\;l[ 54]=':'\;l[55]='o'\;l[56]='t'\;l[57]='l'\;l[58]='i'\;l[59]='a'\;l[60]='m'\ ;l[61]='\''\;l[62]='='\;l[63]='f'\;l[64]='e'\;l[65]='r'\;l[66]='h'\;l[67]= 'a '\;l[68]='= 0\; i=i-1){ \nif (l[i].substring(0\, 1) == ' ') output += ' &#'+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+'\;'\; \nelse output += unescape(l[i])\;\n }\ndocument.getElementById('eeEncEmail_ZPHwl4fpUS').innerHTML = output\;\n //]]>\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130109 LOCATION:Guaria de Osa EcoLodge & Ethnobotanical Gardens\, Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9770LNuDILoo@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Exploring the Afterlife - January 12-19\, 2013 \n\nThi s program explores the nature of the soul\, afterlife realms\, and the hig her self from a psycho-spiritual perspective. Reconnect with Nature in a b eautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance t he plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced aud io stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130113 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9781KTWrxOpp@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2013 - January 31\, 2012\n\nProgram: To Experience Indigenous Science: “\;Nature as Teacher\, Plant Medicine Traditions and Timeless Wisdom for Self\, Community and Planetary Renewal”\;\n Join us on an unforgettable adventure of self-discovery\, wellness and exp loration of rainforest plant medicine traditions with:\n\n - Time-honored Secoya traditional elders from the Ecuadorian Amazon\n - Jonathon Sparrow Miller Weisberger\, ethnobotanist\, founder and steward of Guaria de Osa E coLodge &\; Ethnobotanical Gardens\, and director of CCBD (Council for Cultural and Biological Diversity)\n\nand Guest Teachers\n - Daniel Pinchb eck\, guest teacher\, well-known author\, activist\, advocate of shamanism - Sat Nam Singh\, Kundalini Yoga teacher\n - Sarah Chase\, acupuncturist\ , founder of the Brooklyn Acupuncture Project Clinic\, Brooklyn\, New York - In synergy with considerate participants with intelligent hearts\nGathe ring in the heart of the Osa Peninsula\, also known as “\;The Little Amazon by the Ocean”\; endorsed by National Geographic as “\;the most biological intense place on Earth.”\;\n\nMore Program details i n Special Events at: http://www.guariadeosa.com\nContact Dahlia Miller to register: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)\n//'\;l [1]='a'\;l[2]='/'\;l[3]=''\;l[29]='\''\;l[30]=' 109'\;l[31]=' 111'\;l[32]= ' 99'\;l[33]=' 46'\;l[34]=' 97'\;l[35]=' 115'\;l[36]=' 111'\;l[37]=' 101'\ ;l[38]=' 100'\;l[39]=' 97'\;l[40]=' 105'\;l[41]=' 114'\;l[42]=' 97'\;l[43] =' 117'\;l[44]=' 103'\;l[45]=' 64'\;l[46]=' 97'\;l[47]=' 100'\;l[48]=' 105 '\;l[49]=' 118'\;l[50]=' 97'\;l[51]=' 114'\;l[52]=' 117'\;l[53]=' 112'\;l[ 54]=':'\;l[55]='o'\;l[56]='t'\;l[57]='l'\;l[58]='i'\;l[59]='a'\;l[60]='m'\ ;l[61]='\''\;l[62]='='\;l[63]='f'\;l[64]='e'\;l[65]='r'\;l[66]='h'\;l[67]= 'a '\;l[68]='= 0\; i=i-1){ \nif (l[i].substring(0\, 1) == ' ') output += ' &#'+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+'\;'\; \nelse output += unescape(l[i])\;\n }\ndocument.getElementById('eeEncEmail_ILx6koAkLr').innerHTML = output\;\n //]]>\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130122 LOCATION:Guaria de Osa EcoLodge & Ethnobotanical Gardens\, Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9792ldMibzqq@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self - February 4-13\, 201 3 \n\nThis program is based on proven and effective techniques from variou s disciplines\, including teachings from shamanic practices\, ancient myst ery schools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a b eautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance t he plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced aud io stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130205 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9800T1Z7HSrr@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, February 7\, the Center for Law and the B iosciences and the Stanford Interdisciplinary Group in Neuroscience and th e Law (SIGNAL) will host MAPS’\; founder and executive director\, Ric k Doblin\, Ph.D.\, and ACLU attorney Allen Hopper to discuss the scientifi c research and legal challenges surrounding this work. Please join us for what is sure to be an engaging discussion.\n\n\nThursday\, February 7\, 20 13\n4:30pm - 6:00pm\nStanford Law School\, Room 280A\n\n \;\n\nFor mor e information about the event\, visit the Stanford event page. DTSTART:20130207T163000 DTEND:20130207T180000 LOCATION:Stanford Law School\, Room 280A SUMMARY:Developing Psychedelics and Marijuana into Prescription Medicines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9808BN1dpPss@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\nLecture and Reception: Making MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and Marijuana into Medicines for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Legal and Med ical Implications\nRick Doblin\, PhD\nMAPS Founder & Executive Director\nM arcela Ot'alora\, MA\, LPC\nPrincipal Investigator\, Boulder Study Site\nS aturday Feb. 9\, 2013\n7:00 pm –\; 9:30\nLecture and Dessert Receptio n\nRicketson Law Building\nSturm College of Law\, Room 180 University of D enver\nDenver\, Colorado\nAbout the Research\nIn MAPSʼ\; pilot study\, 83% of the subjects receiving MDMA-assisted psychotherapy no longer met t he criteria for PTSD\; these benefits were sustained an average of 3.8 yea rs later. MAPSʼ\; FDA- approved study treating PTSD with marijuana is now blocked by NIDA and the DEA. MAPS is suing DEA in the 1st Circuit Cour t of Appeals in an effort to end the government monopoly on the supply of marijuana for use in federally regulated research.\nAbout MAPS\nThe Multid isciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a not-for-profit research and educational organization that develops medical\, legal and c ultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedeli cs and marijuana. Founded in 1986\, MAPS highest priority is to develop MD MA-assisted psychotherapy into a prescription drug for posttraumatic stres s disorder (PTSD). Studies are underway in Charleston\, SC and Beer Yaakov \, Israel. Studies are about to begin in Boulder\, Colorado\, and Vancouve r\, Canada. Studies have been completed in the US and Switzerland. DTSTART:20130209T190000 DTEND:20130209T213000 LOCATION:University of Denver\, Denver\, CO SUMMARY:Denver Lecture and Reception with Rick Doblin and Marcela Ot'alora END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9817Uxpputtt@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Wisdom 2.0 addresses the great challenge of our age: to not onl y live connected to one another through technology\, but to do so in ways that are beneficial to our own well-being\, effective in our work\, and us eful to the world.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 LOCATION:Concourse Exhibition Center\, San Francisco\, CA SUMMARY:Wisdom 2.0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9828Pvjd0duu@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Americans for Safe Access is hosting a National Medical Cannabi s Unity Conference in the nation’\;s capital from Feb. 22-25. \n\nASA ’\;s conference\, called “\;Bridging the Gap between Public and Policy\,”\; will offer opportunities to network with other medical ca nnabis activists from around the country\, attend panels and workshops to improve skills &\; knowledge\, plus meet with federal representatives a nd engage in direct citizen-lobbying efforts in the halls of Congress on M onday\, February 25. \;  \;  \;  \;  \; \n\nThe c onference is being held at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington\, D.C. with sponsorship support from Dr. Bronner’\;s\, the Internation al Association of Cannabinoid Medicines\, Patients Out of Time\, the Ameri can Alliance for Medical Cannabis\, Veterans for Medical Marijuana Access\ , the American Herbal Products Association\, Students for Sensible Drug Po licy\, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition\, and the United Food and Comme rcial Workers union.\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130226 LOCATION:Mayflower Renaissance Hotel\, Washington\, D.C. SUMMARY:National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9836aeSfWbvv@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:This event serves to unite the SSDP chapter network for a day o f training\, workshops\, discussion\, networking\, and expert presentation s aimed to help us refine our skills as advocates for ending the destructi ve war on drugs.\n\nSessions will be led by Aaron Houston\, Stacia Cosner\ , Drew Stromberg\, and Devon Tackels of the SSDP national staff. Featuring a keynote address from Rick Doblin\, Executive Director of the Multidisci plinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.\n\nFor more information\, vis it the event website.\n DTSTART:20130302T093000 DTEND:20130302T180000 LOCATION:Boston University\, Boston\, MA SUMMARY:Drug Policy Activism Boot Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9847OHAmBWww@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:The most important thing is that each participant will not only experience the changes happening to himself\, but will also receive a vis ual confirmation of the experience on a computer screen! You will be able to see the changes taking place in your delicate body energies\, in the Ch akra system and the physical body. This will be accomplished with the help of special GDV devices operated by Dr. K.Korotkov (the devices are able t o record and process data from the energy fields of space\, the human aura \, and determine the vibration frequency of any liquids and plants). We wi ll explore the psycho-emotional\, energetic and physical condition of all participants at the The main focus of our journey: Participation in ceremo nies with the sacred Ayahuasca and also scientific research of the spiritu al transformation process of consciousness with the use of modern GDV equi pment with an Electro-Photon Imaging devices developed by visionary biophy sicist Dr. Konstantin Korotkov from St.Petersburg\, Russia (http://www.kor otkov.org) Each participant will receive a full interpretation of what he or she sees. We will also examine the Ayahuasca drink itself on our device s\, its vibration frequency and the vibration used in preparing the herbs to ensure that they indeed possess a powerful healing force. We will be in vestigating the response (reaction and changes) to what is happening durin g the ceremony of celestial energy.\n\nMarch 3 - March 9\, 2013\n\nSponsor ed by Boris Petrovich\, Silvia Polivoy &\; Krishna Madappa DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130304 LOCATION:Itacare\, Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Evolutionary Research Expedition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9855DJZctwxx@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Beyond THC: Cannabidiol and the Future of Medical Marijuana\n\n Martin A. Lee\, Author\, Smoke Signals\n\nCannabidiol (CBD)\, a nonpsychoa ctive component of marijuana\, has extraordinary therapeutic qualities\, c laims Lee. Discover the various molecular mechanisms through with CBD exer ts its effects as an anticonvulsant\, antipsychotic and neuro-protective c ompound. This lecture will also address recent efforts to reintroduce CBD- rich remedies and how the medical marijuana industry has responded to the rediscovery of CBD\, which doesn’\;t make people feel high and can ac tually counter the psychoactive effects of THC.\n\nLocation: SF Club Offic e\nTime: 5:30 p.m. networking reception\, 6 p.m. program\, 7 book signing Cost: $20 standard\, $12 members\, $7 students (with valid ID)\nProgram Or ganizer: Bill Grant\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART:20130306T180000 DTEND:20130306T235900 LOCATION:Gold Room\, The Commonwealth Club\, San Francisco\, CA SUMMARY:Beyond THC: Cannabidiol and the Future of Medical Marijuana END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9862cFhXGCyy@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Spend 2 days with experts learning about cutting edge technolog y\, Med Safety and other Hot Topics while earning 10.0 hours of ACPE credi ts.\n\nMAPS Founder and Executive Director Rick Doblin will speak about re gulation of the medical uses of Schedule 1 drugs\, the political obstacles blocking FDA-approved medical marijuana research\, and marijuana for PTSD at the Lahey Spring Seminar on March 7 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.\n\nContinuing Education credit will be available for this event. For more information\, visit the Lahey Hospital &\; Medical Center website. DTSTART:20130307T153000 DTEND:20130307T163000 LOCATION:Waltham Woods Conference Center\, 860 Winter Street Waltham\, MA 0 2451 SUMMARY:Spring 2013 Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9873tN91L0zzz@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: An Introduction to Sacred Plants - March 24-31\, 2013 \nReconnect with nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9881PNGxMHaaa@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Come join Northeastern University’\;s Students for Sensibl e Drug Policy chapter as we host our third annual Psychedelic Research Pan el as part of National Public Health Week! There will be great speakers an d even greater discussion to be had! We are still determining which room w e will be hosting it in\, but it will be posted once we know!\n\nThe speak ers include:\n\nDr. John Halpern\, Harvard Psychiatrist and researcher who has conducted studies on the cognitive effects of peyote and MDMA\, and i s currently working on development of an LSD analogue for use in the treat ment of Cluster Headaches. Dr. Halpern has a private practice at McLean Ho spital in Belmont.\n\nDr. Rick Doblin\, the founder and Executive Director of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). He holds a doctorate in public policy from Harvard’\;s Kennedy School of Gove rnment. His organization funds clinical trials that are conducted around t he world and are aimed at developing psychedelic drugs and marijuana into prescription medicines.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website. DTSTART:20130404T190000 DTEND:20130404T203000 LOCATION:Room 108\, Snell Engineering Center\, Northeastern University\, SUMMARY:NEU SSDP's 3rd Annual Psychedelic Research Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9889vjHDm2bbb@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Suffolk University NORML and Hempology.Org are proud to announc e our 3rd Annual SUNORML Cannabis Curriculum &\; Hemposium!\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 9th from 6:00PM-9:00PM as several studious professional s and students discuss their research about the wonder plant that is Canna bis Sativa. \n\nThis event will be located on the 9th floor of the 73 Trem ont St. building at Suffolk University (enter through the Tremont St. entr ance and take the elevator to the 9th floor). \n\nFree event - open to the public\nFree Buffet Dinner and Hemp Ice Cream Dessert\nFree Hemp Samples and Hempformation\nHempology.Org’\;s Traveling Hemp Museum - The Gree n Buffalo Tour\n\nMC / Event Host - Hempologist John Dvorak’\;s Canna bis Curriculum\n\nKeynote Speaker: Rick Doblin\, Ph.D. - Founder and Execu tive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)\n\nPresentations:\n\nFrank Cervo (UCONN SSDP) - Functional Ecology of Plants\n\nAllison Wilens (Tufts SSDP) - Marijuana Myths - the current scientific evidence to date about certain medical beliefs people have abou t marijuana that may or may not be true \n\nBrendan Fleig-Goldstein (Tufts SSDP) - Cannabis &\; Rastafarianism\n\nKC Mackey (BU SSDP) - Queering up the legalization movement\n\nSara Arnold aka Sahra Kant (Board Member o f the SSDP Outreach\, Recruitment and Diversity Committee) - Persecution o f pregnant women and parents by child protection agencies\, family court a nd law enforcement solely for cannabis use\n\nMatt Anders (Suffolk U. NORM L) - Political Parties and Marijuana Reform\n\nJeff Morris (Suffolk U. NOR ML) - Cannabis Hemp\n\nPresentations will be 10-12 minutes with 3-5 minute s Q&\;A. \n\nDelectable food and beverages will be served courtesy of S uffolk University NORML and all are welcome at this event!\n\nWe encourage you to bring as many people as you know who are interested in learning va luable material gathered by a diversified group of intelligent activists. \nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART:20130409T180000 DTEND:20130409T210000 LOCATION:73 Tremont Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts SUMMARY:3rd Annual SUNORML Cannabis Curriculum & Hemposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9900oPtv5Sccc@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: An Introduction to Sacred Plants - April 10-17\, 2013 \nReconnect with nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130411 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9911CvHFEZddd@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130423 LOCATION:Oakland\, California SUMMARY:Psychedelic Science 2013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9918uj9tA3eee@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:12th Annual International Bioethics Forum:\nCreative Insight: F urther Studies in Human Consciousness\nCONFIRMED PRESENTERS:\n\nLynda Barr y (Cartoonist\, Artist\, Author and Speaker\, Rock County\, WI)\n\nErik Da vis (Cultural Critic\, Freelance Journalist and Lecturer\, San Francisco\, CA)\n\nJames Fadiman\, Ph.D. (Adjunct Full Professor\, Sofia University ( formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology)\, Palo Alto\, CA)\n\nScott Barry Kaufman\, Ph.D. (Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology\, New Yo rk University\, New York\, NY)\n\nDavid Krakauer\, Ph.D. (Director\, Wisco nsin Institute for Discovery\, Madison\, WI)\n\nWilliam Linton (Chairman & amp\; CEO\, Promega Corporation)\n\nAlfonso Montuori\, Ph.D. (Professor an d Department Chair\, Transformative Studies Ph.D. and Transformative Leade rship M.A.\, California Institute of Integral Studies\, San Francisco\, CA )\n\nSteve Paulson (Executive Producer\, To The Best of Our Knowledge\, Wi sconsin Public Radio and Public Radio International) (Moderator)\nTo The B est of Our Knowledge Presents: Meet Your Mind - A User’\;s Guide to t he Science of Consciousness\n\nMatthieu Ricard (Monk\, Shechen Tennyi Darg yeling Monastery\, near Kathmandu\, Nepal)\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nOp en to 350 participants\, the Forum will begin each day with continental br eakfast and registration at 7:30am\, followed by the start of the program at 8:30am. It will conclude with a late afternoon reception. The registrat ion fee ($185) includes breakfast\, lunch and a reception both days.\n\nAt tendees also have the unique opportunity to join a small group dinner conv ersation with a presenter on Thursday evening for an additional charge of $75.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website. DTSTART:20130425T200400 DTEND:20130426T200400 LOCATION:BioPharmaceutcial Technology Center\, Madison/Fitchburg\, WI SUMMARY:Creative Insight: Further Studies in Human Consciousness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9930vGCWkWfff@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Connecting Community through Mind\, Body &\; Spirit—\;I magine a World of Infinite Possibilities. Our commitment is second to none in offering products\, services\, and knowledge that are on the cutting e dge\, all things that are good for the body\, mind and soul. We are commit ted to educate\, inform and inspire our event attendees about ways to make their homes\, environment and lives safer and healthier through our green businesses\, and educational and nonprofit groups who make a commitment t o moving their global impact towards sustainability. Because of our high s tandards and progressive programs we have become more popular with the nex t generation of young people as well as maintaining the enthusiasm from ou r regulars.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 LOCATION:Concourse Exhibition Center\, San Francisco\, CA SUMMARY:New Living Expo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9938uHRiTKggg@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 2\, attend a free event at Sofia University w here James Fadiman\, Ph.D.\, Co-founder of Sofia University\, will be in c onversation with Brad Burge\, Director of Communications\, MAPS.\n\nCurren t psychedelic research - including discoveries in neuroscience\, clinical studies\, and work done in indigenous settings - offers some surprising re sults and insights. Topics we may discuss may be the overlap of “\;en theogenic”\; experiences with classical mystical experience especiall y those in the Buddhist tradition\, applications for health and healing in cluding addictions\, severe life-long allergies\, academic test-taking\, n euromuscular improvements\, and successful withdrawal from anti-depressant s. We hope to include reporting on unpubished work with micro-doses\, as w ell as experiments in accelerated scientific problem solving.\n\nJames Fad iman Ph.D. co-founded Sofia University (formerly the Institute of Transper sonal Psychology\, authored The Psychedelic Explorer’\;s Guide: Safe\ , Therapeutic and Sacred Journeys\, and teaches (with David Lukoff\, Ph.D\ ,) the university.s courses on psychedelic research and clinical issues. H e has been involved with psychedelics since the sixties and has experience with psychedelic therapy\, entheogenic practices\, creative problem solvi ng\, and indigenous practices. He is currently overseeing several national studies on usage patterns and micro-dosing.\n\nBrad Burge\, Director of C ommunications for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studie s (MAPS)\, earned his B.A. in Communication and Psychology from Stanford U niversity and his M.A. in Communications from the University of California \, San Diego. His graduate work focused on the political\, scientific\, an d cultural changes required to make illicit drugs into legitimate medicine s. Brad believes in the importance of communication for sharing knowledge and building community.\n\nThe event will be streamed live here.\n\nFor mo re information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART:20130502T190000 DTEND:20130502T213000 LOCATION:Sofia University (Room 1059A)\, 1069 East Meadow Circle\, Palo Alt o\, CA 94304 SUMMARY:Psychedelic Experience: Healing\, Growth\, and Discovery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9949V9LTA4hhh@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self - May 16-25\, 2013\nT his program is based on proven and effective techniques from various disci plines\, including teachings from shamanic practices\, ancient mystery sch ools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a beautifu l and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plan t experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stim ulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130517 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9959Dvd7IGiii@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:The APA Annual Meeting is one of the major American scientific gatherings\, with some 13\,000 attendees expected\, most of whom are physi cians from psychiatric and other mental health disciplines\, including soc ial workers and nurses. The meeting features hundreds of educational sessi ons and presentations on the latest research\, and widely covered by the p ress\, the meeting serves as a symbol of the Association’\;s commitme nt to improved patient care through professional education. In addition to the more than 350 scientific sessions\, and almost 200 APA component and allied association meetings will be held during the APA meeting.\n\nFor mo re information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA SUMMARY:American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9971bhkcvjjjj@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:This exciting event will bring together experts from a wide ran ge of fields to exchange information on the latest research\, policy and p ractice on protecting and promoting health in nightlife settings. The conf erence aims to build capacity and capability among all groups that have a stake in healthy nightlife –\; from the public health and government agencies that regulate it\, to the club owners\, festival organizers and p romoters that make it happen\, to the participants without whom it would n ot exist. Some of the top issues being discussed will include: innovative harm reduction approaches to alcohol\, tobacco and other drug use\; best p ractices in planning and managing large scale events\; promoting safe and healthy nightlife environments\; preventing violence and anti-social behav ior\; economic impact of nightlife\; building local\, national and global partnerships for healthy nightlife.\n\nVisit the Club Health website for m ore information. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130531 LOCATION:InterContinental Mark Hopkins\, San Francisco SUMMARY:Club Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9980z6uA3Vkkk@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Ethics and Research Leadership - Paving the Path for Innovation and the Human Good\n\nDAY ONE - June 5\n\;7:00 - 8:00 PM\nWelcome to the Conference and Opening Keynote\nMr. Jim Hanlon\nImmediate Past Pres ident\, SRA International\nDr. Rueben Warren\nProfessor and Director\, Nat ional Center for Bioethics in Research &\; Health Care\nKeynote Address : Dr. Gilbert Rochon\nPresident\, Tuskegee University​\;\n\;\n Current Mayor of the City of Tuskegee\, Johnnie Ford\, also to provide wel come remarks.\n\;\n8:00 - 10:00 PM\nOpening Reception\n\;\n& #65279\;DAY TWO - June 6\n \n8:00 AM\nMorning Welcome\nDr. Edward Gabriele Distinguished Faculty\, SRA International\n\;\n8:15 - 10:15 AM\nSes sion I\nEthical Leadership: The Development of Character\nModerator: Dr. E dward Gabriele\nAddress: Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock\nFounding Co-Director\, Soul Repair Center\, Brite Divinity School\nPresenters:\nRev. Dr. Richard Curry\nCatholic Studies Department\, Georgetown University\nDr. Wylin Wils on\nAssociate Director of Education and Associate Professor\, \nNational C enter for Bioethics in Research &\; Health Care\n\;\n10:15 - 10: 30 AM\nBreak\n\;\n10:30 AM - 12:30 PM\nSession II\nSeeking the Grea test Good: The Service of Others\nModerator: TBA\nAddress: Dr. Mill Etienn e\nBon Secours Neurology Group\nPresenter: Dr. Victoria Molfese\nChancello r Professor\, University of Nebraska\, Lincoln\n\;\n12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and Plenary Speaker\nTuskegee: The Living Legacy​\;\nMs. Carmen Head\n \n\;1:45 - 3:45 PM​\;​\;​\;​\;\nSession III\nEthics and the Entrepreneur: Building New Worlds\nAn Open Panel A 279\;Discussion​\;​\;​\;​\;​\;\nModerator:​\ ; Dr. Elliott Kulakowski​\;\nChief Executive Officer\, SRA Internatio nal\nPanelists:\nDr. Donna Burge\nAssistant Professor\, Uniformed Services University of\nHealth Sciences​\;\nDr. Tsegaye Habtemariam\nProfesso r\, College of Veterinary Medicine\, Tuskegee University\nDr. Jennifer Sha mbrook\nDirector\, Grant &\; Contract Management Office\,\nSt. Jude Chi ldren’\;s Research Hospital​\;\nMr. J. Michael Slocum\nPresident \, Slocum &\; Boddie\, PC\n\;\n4:00 - 6:00 PM​\;\nTuskegee Historical Tours​\;\n\;\n6:30 PM​\;\n​\;Reception 203\;\n\;\n\;\;DAY THREE - June 7\n \n\;8:00 - 8:15 AM\nMorning Welcome\nDr. Rueben Warren\nProfessor and Director\, Nat ional Center for Bioethics in\nResearch &\; Health Care\n\;\n8:1 5 - 10:15 AM\nChallenge Session: The Call of Character\, Service and Innov ation\nModerator: Dr. Rueben Warren\nProfessor and Director\, National Cen ter for Bioethics in\nResearch &\; Health Care\nClosing Address: Dr. Lu ther Williams\nProvost and Executive Vice President\, Tuskegee University Reflection:\nMs. Ruth Pope\nMr. Omar Neal (Invited)\nFormer Mayor of the C ity of Tuskegee\n\;\n10:15 - 10:30 AM\nIn Gratia\n\nFor more inform ation\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130608 LOCATION:Tuskegee University\, 1200 West Montgomery Road Tuskegee\, AL 3608 8 SUMMARY:Ethics and Research Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073108CEST-9991dFmKZhlll@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Join Dennis McKenna and friends at the historic Wilbur Hot Spri ngs in Mendocino\, California for a weekend workshop in June\, titled Sere nity at the Edge of the Abyss. The event starts Friday June 7th and will w rap up Sunday\, June 9th. There will be a lecture (or two)\, some readings from Dennis McKenna’\;s book\, and plenty of time for good conversat ion\, good food\, and most attractively\, plenty of time to soak your bone s in the fabled mineral hot springs! Wilbur Hot Springs is an exceptionall y lovely natural setting and the perfect place to relax for a nice weekend and purge those aches and pains from your winter-weary bod.\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130610 LOCATION:Wilbur Hot Springs\, Wilbur Springs\, CA SUMMARY:Serenity at the Edge of the Abyss with Dennis McKenna END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0001vWIWIbmmm@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050608Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Shamanic Dreaming - June 8-17\, 2013 \n\nLearn to awak en inside your dreams. Based on both ancient and modern techniques and tec hnology including REM detecting devices. As well\, reconnect with Nature i n a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enha nce the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advance d audio stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.n et\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130609 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0012SFuwCXnnn@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nLimited tickets are still available for the seventh annual Women’\;s Visionary Congress (WVC) http://www.visionarycongress.org w hich takes place from June 14 - 16\, 2013 at the Institute of Noetic Scien ces (IONS) Earthrise Retreat Center near Petaluma\, California. The WVC is a gathering of visionary women healers\, scholars\, activists and artists who study consciousness and altered states. The gathering supports the tr ansfer of knowledge among people who apply the insights of these investiga tions. All genders are welcome. \n\nPresenters at the 2013 WVC include ant hropologist Beatriz Labate\, medical cannabis activist Valerie Corral\, sc ientist Bruce Damer\, ritualist Nicki Scully\, kundalini teacher Gwen Jens en\, botanist Jane Straight\, philosopher Ralph Metzner\, and Brad Burge o f MAPS. The WVC is a benefit for the V Fund that makes grants to support t he work of visionary women.\n\nTickets are $350 which includes delicious f ood\, lodging and a $75 membership to the Women’\;s Visionary Council \, the 501(c)3 nonprofit which organizes the event. Tickets can be purchas ed at http://www.visionarycongress.org/wvc.registration.html. 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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130620 LOCATION:Guaria de Osa EcoLodge & Ethnobotanical Gardens\, Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-002968kJ12ppp@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:The New School for Social Research &\; The Center for Optima l Living present a three-day training on the therapeutic principles and pr actice of Integrative Harm Reduction for mental health professionals\, hea lth care providers and others working in the addiction/substance abuse fie ld. \n\nMAPS supporters may register at the discounted New School Student &\; Faculty price. Register here.\n\nThe Center for Optimal Living prov ides innovative\, integrative\, and personalized treatment to individuals and families with substance use problems and other risky behaviors. Our ap proach recognizes the complexity and multiple meanings of these behaviors and is based on the principles of compassion\, collaboration\, and empower ment to promote healing and positive change. \; Learn more about The C enter for Optimal Living patient programs and professional services at htt p://www.cfol.org.\n DTSTART:20130621T071500 DTEND:20130623T071500 LOCATION:New York\, NY SUMMARY:Integrative Harm Reduction Therapy Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0040TS4rpxqqq@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Join us on an unforgettable adventure of self-discovery\, welln ess and exploration of rainforest plant medicine traditions with time-hono red maestros from the Ecuadorian Amazon\, an experienced ethnobotanist and rainforest conservationist\, an ardent fire-keeper\, alongside mindful pa rticipants - gathering in the heart of the Osa Peninsula also known as  220\;The Little Amazon by the Ocean”\; endorsed by National Geographi c as “\;the most biological intense place on Earth!”\;\n\nJuly 3 - July 13\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130704 LOCATION:Guaria de Osa EcoLodge & Ethnobotanical Gardens\, Costa Rica SUMMARY:Rainforest Plant Medicine Council Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0051rGJmu3rrr@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Breaking Convention is a biennial conference on psychedelic con sciousness\, the only one of its kind operating in Britain\, convened by a non-profit organization of the same name. Breaking Convention 2013 will b e held at the University of Greenwich on July 12-14 and will feature ten s ymposia of invited speakers and a track dedicated to talks from submitted abstracts\, as well as galleries\, exhibitions\, films and evening enterta inments.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130715 LOCATION:University of Greenwich\, United Kingdom SUMMARY:Breaking Convention END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0061cdSwgIsss@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:The 15th International IONS Conference will be held in Indian W ells\, CA (near Palm Springs) from July 17 - 21\, 2013. Celebrating the 40 th anniversary of the Institute of Noetic Sciences\, the theme of the conf erence is Explore. Dream. Discover.\n\nFor more information\, visit the ev ent website. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130722 LOCATION:Indian Wells\, CA SUMMARY:IONS 16th Annual Conferenc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0069avUWgfttt@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:A psychedelic renaissance is happening in the field of medicine . Psychedelic drugs were considered a promising form of psychiatric treatm ent in the 1950s and early 1960s\, when medical researchers around the wor ld conducted legitimate scientific research on them. However\, due to fear s about youth using these substances in unsupervised settings\, psychedeli cs were made illegal and demonized during the 1970s\, ‘\;80s and R 16\;90s\, and all human research on these substances was banned. Recently the prohibition on scientific inquiry has been lifted in many countries\, including Canada\, and as a result there is a resurgence of interest in th ese powerful change agents. New research corroborates earlier findings\, a nd shows that there is a wide range of healing possibilities for psychedel ics as medicines. The Amazonian brew ayahuasca and ibogaine (based on a We st African psychedelic plant) are being explored to treat addictions. MDMA \, or ecstasy\, is being investigated as a treatment for psychological tra uma\, psilocybin (found in “\;magic mushrooms”\; for end-of-life anxiety in terminal cancer patients\, and LSD for cluster headaches. This event will bring together some of the leaders in the reinvigorated and ra pidly evolving field of psychedelic medicine. \n\nPanelists:\nMark Haden\, MSW\nDonna Dryer\, MD\, FRCPC\nKenneth Tupper\, PhD\nRichard Yensen\, PhD \nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART:20130718T130000 DTEND:20130718T160000 LOCATION:Liu Institute for Global Issues\, UBC Point Grey\, Canada SUMMARY:Psychedelic Medicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0080FrFhaEuuu@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130728 LOCATION:Iquitos\, Peru SUMMARY:9th International Amazonian Shamanism Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0091VuSzR5vvv@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Program: An Introduction to Sacred Plants - August 11-18\, 2013 \nReconnect with nature in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment . Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130812 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0098z6U4oJwww@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:To all people interested in politics\, organisations and partie s\; we are already close to the year 2013 and the elections in the autumn. The organizational team behind of Berlin’\;s biggest demonstration f or the legalisation of Cannabis as natural resource\, medicine and recreat ional drug\, the Hanfparade (Hemp Parade)\, knows how important the next y ear is. This is why we have already started to organize this political eve nt. On Saturday the 10th August 2013 we want you to demonstrate with us in Berlin for the legalisation of Cannabis as medicine\, raw material and na tural stimulant. The demonstration starts at 1 p.m. at Station Zoo\, with the motto “\;My choice: Cannabis legal!”\; Because of the alread y heated election campaigns\, we have decided to change the route of the r ally. We will show up at the biggest german party headquarter\, the CDU (c hristian union). The end of the rally will be next to the Brandenburger Ga te\, at the Street of 17. Juni. \n\nFor more information\, please visit th e Hanfparade website\n DTSTART:20130811T130000 DTEND:20130811T210000 SUMMARY:Hemp Parade END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0109SCuaEgxxx@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:At Burning Man 2013\, MAPS will be organizing the Zendo\, a saf e and comfortable space where psychedelic harm reduction services will be provided. The Zendo is hosted by the Fractal Planet theme camp.\n\nFor mor e information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130903 LOCATION:Black Rock City\, Nevada SUMMARY:Burning Man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0120tIN0XByyy@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Meeting Your Inner Child - September 14-21\, 2013 \nLe arn to access and work with a portion of yourself which might have been fo rgotten but has always been a part of you in this life. Reconnect with Nat ure in a beautiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and ad vanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit http://Spirit- Vine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130915 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0131dgO7jszzzz@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Horizons is a conference about psychedelics that is held annual ly in New York City at Judson Memorial Church. \; Its goal is to open a fresh dialogue on their role in medicine\, culture\, history\, spiritual ity\, and creativity. 2013 will be its seventh year. \n\nFor more informat ion\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131015 LOCATION:Judson Memorial Church\, New York City\, New York SUMMARY:Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0140romWuJaaaa@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Meeting Your Inner Child - October 13-20\, 2013 \nLearn to acce ss and work with a portion of yourself which might have been forgotten but has always been a part of you in this life. Reconnect with Nature in a be autiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance th e plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audi o stimulation. For more information please visit http://Spirit-Vine.net\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131014 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-01518DijKfbbbb@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:The International Drug Policy Reform Conference is a biennial e vent that brings together people from around the world who believe that th e war on drugs is doing more harm than good. It brings together over 1\,00 0 attendees representing 30 different countries. This year attendees will have the opportunity to spend three days interacting with people committed to finding alternatives to the war on drugs while participating in sessio ns given by leading experts from around the world. Don’\;t miss the o pportunity to be a part of this event.\n\nFor more information\, visit the event website.\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131027 LOCATION:Sheraton Downtown\, Denver\, Colorado SUMMARY:International Drug Policy Reform Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130620T073109CEST-0159uUgXRucccc@www.maps.org DTSTAMP:20130620T050609Z DESCRIPTION:Program: Realigning with Your Higher Self - November 8-17\, 201 3\nThis program is based on proven and effective techniques from various d isciplines\, including teachings from shamanic practices\, ancient mystery schools and modern transpersonal studies. Reconnect with Nature in a beau tiful and relaxing Eden-like environment. Learn modalities to enhance the plant experience including biofeedback\, breath work\, and advanced audio stimulation. For more information please visit http://SpiritVine.net\n DTSTART:20131108T204300 DTEND:20131108T204300 LOCATION:Bahia\, Brazil SUMMARY:Spirit-Vine Retreats END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR