Western science is approaching a paradigm shift of unprecedented propo…

Stanislav Grof
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Western science is approaching a paradigm shift of unprecedented proportions, one that will change our concepts of reality and of human nature, bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, and reconcile the differences between Eastern spirituality and Western pragmatism. ✨ Stanislav Grof (1985). Beyond the Brain: Birth, Death, and Transcendence in Psychotherapy, p.16, SUNY Press
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