Book Forbidden Wisdom
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What if some of humanity’s deepest spiritual insights were linked to forbidden and forgotten experiences?
What do the shamanic practices of early humanity, the ritual beverages mentioned in the sacred texts of ancient India and Persia, the Christian Eucharist, and the revelations of the world’s major religions all have in common? Could we have overlooked the influence of sacred, psychedelic, and entheogenic plants—the very ones that open minds and expand consciousness—on our relationship with the ineffable? Stephan Schillinger revisits what historian of religions Huston Smith called “the best-kept secret in history” by exploring the subtle links between altered states of consciousness and the sense of the sacred. Drawing on contemporary research and a wealth of historical evidence, the author offers a profound reflection on the possible origins of the great spiritual traditions. A bestseller that has become a standard reference for enthusiasts, this book is for anyone seeking meaning, curious about exploring consciousness and the nature of reality, and drawn to the existential mysteries that have remained unsolved for millennia.
“There is no equivalent to this book in French, or even in Anglo-Saxon literature. It was written by someone passionate about the “mystery of life,” who invites you to join them in the quest for that “Universal Consciousness/Intelligence” that animates and gives meaning to all forms of life.”
Dr Olivier Chambon, psychiatrist and psychotherapist
“An essential book for perceiving, throughout history, the importance of the sacred relationship between the plant and human realms. Essential reading.”
Jan Kounen, filmmaker and producer
“Stephan Schillinger has achieved the remarkable feat of writing an accessible and practical book that offers one of the most insightful perspectives on the subject today. Forbidden Wisdom is an essential book for exploring and understanding the origins of plant medicine.”
Arnaud Riou, author and lecturer
- Author: Stephan SCHILLINGER
- Format: 3.5 x 15 cm x 22 cm
- Number of pages : 434
- Publication date : October 2025
- Véga Editions
- 100% of profits donated to Sea Shepherd France
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