Descending the Mountain
Synopsis
Fifty years after the prohibition of psychedelics, a legal experiment with psilocybin is conducted at a monastery on Mount Rigi.
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Synopsis
At a monastery on Mount Rigi, psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers conduct a legal experiment with psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms. They administer the substance to experienced Zen practitioners who have never used drugs. Set 50 years after the prohibition of psychedelics, the study investigates the effects of combining meditation and psilocybin. Participants recount their mystical experiences, challenging conventional views on psychedelics and their potential role in healing and personal development.
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Why Watch
- Meet psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider at Mount Rigi
- Find out how psilocybin affects meditation
- See Zen practitioners share their mystical experiences
Did You Know
- The film is set 50 years after the prohibition of psychedelics.
- Franz Vollenweider and Vanja Palmers lead the experiment at Mount Rigi.
- Participants in the study are experienced Zen practitioners who have never used drugs.
- The film has a duration of 78 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the active compound in magic mushrooms?
Psilocybin is the active compound in magic mushrooms.
Who conducted the psilocybin experiment at the monastery on Mount Rigi?
Psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers conducted the psilocybin experiment.
How long is the documentary 'Descending the Mountain'?
The documentary 'Descending the Mountain' has a duration of 78 minutes.
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