First published more than 20 years ago and now with a new introduction by the author, this classic work presents the methods and conclusions of more than 25 years of experimentation with the isolation-tank meditative experience. Drawing on the personal testimony of many who tried it, including Burgess Meredith, Gregory Bateson, E. J. Gold, and Jerry Rubin, the evidence shows how, by eliminating the presence of shifting physical input patterns, the tank allows participants to dive deep into...

"The Dolphin in History" by John Cunningham Lilly and Ashley Montagu explores the profound relationship between humans and dolphins throughout history. The authors delve into the intelligence and social structures of dolphins, presenting them not merely as animals but as beings with complex emotional lives. Through various anecdotes and scientific observations, the book highlights the cultural significance of dolphins in different societies, emphasizing their roles in mythology, art, and a...

With over 120,000 copies sold, this unique contemporary work brings the timeless Tibetan Bardo teaching into current American culture and language, with 49 days of readings for someone who has died or who is preparing for the dying experience. This book has been and still remains an important tool for providing a spiritual service to a dying person as opposed to grieving, processing loss, or mourning for that person's passage. Front matter includes "Notes on the Labyrinth" (or the Bardo......

The history of dolphins is one of the most fascinating and instructive in the history of ideas in the western world. Indeed, it provides one of the most illuminating examples of what has probably occurred many times in human culture – a virtually complete loss of knowledge, at least in most segments of the culture, of what was formerly well understood by generations of men.Dolphins are mammals. They belong in the order Cetacea, suborder Odontoceti, family Delphinidae. Within the Del...