Books

The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead (1964)

This book is a pioneering guide to LSD use, inspired by The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Written by three Harvard researchers including Timothy Leary, it reframes the Tibetan text as a manual for navigating ego death and spiritual rebirth during psychedelic sessions. The book emphasizes the importance of “set and setting” and includes step-by-step instructions for safely conducting LSD experiences.

January 1, 1964
Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert