Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin, a renowned chemist, synthesized and explored hundreds of psychoactive compounds, expanding the scientific and spiritual horizons of entheogenic research. Ann Shulgin, a Jungian-informed lay therapist, brought compassionate insight to the psychological and integrative aspects of these experiences. Together, they co-authored PIHKAL and TIHKAL, texts that continue to inspire seekers, scientists, and guides alike. Their partnership embodied the union of intellect and intuition, chemistry and care—contributions that deeply align with CSP’s commitment to sacred, ethical, and transformative practice.
Why This Work?
What makes CSP's focus stand out is that it's not about Western physicians getting to use FDA-approved drugs to treat Western illnesses. I...believe that visionary plants and chemical compounds are spiritual tools whose highest and best use is in opening one's psyche and increasing insight, and that they always have been and always will be treasured most deeply by people who are compelled to look spiritual reality in the face, to learn what the human Shadow is, and how to communicate with it and transform it.
That's where CSP has broken new ground...slowly but surely making changes in the perceptions of intelligent people in the scientific, religious, and legal communities – changes in what has long been conventional wisdom regarding substances that can open the human psyche to the beginnings of enlightenment.
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— Ann and Sasha Shulgin