OneIsEros
Rising Star
Hello. I am OneIsEros, and for those who know a bit of philosophy, you may be able to discern from my name that I am a Neoplatonist.
I use psychedelics (preferably DMT, ayahuasca, LSD, or mescaline) to explore and deepen my relationship with the divine, mostly working through a Neoplatonic framework.
I am also a practicing Zen Buddhist, which is a heck of an adventure, because Buddhism and Platonism are two traditions which historically have never spoken to one another and, on the surface, would in many ways appear diametrically opposed to one another. But, I think Socrates and the Buddha (who may very well have been nearly exact historical contemporaries of one another) would have found a deep respect for one another, had they ever communicated.
I had my first experience with a classical psychedelic ten years ago at the age of 15, on a good hit of LSD with a close friend. Prior to this I'd only used cannabis and salvia, which were not nearly as impactful on my life. I am here on the Nexus because I find this community to be impressively respectful and generally knowledgeable, and I thought I would find it more interesting and pleasant to view and post in than other psychedelic forums. I am grateful for this community to exist, and look forward to being a part of it. If any of you ever happen to want to discuss mystical philosophy of any stripe, I'd be very happy to participate.
Namaste
I use psychedelics (preferably DMT, ayahuasca, LSD, or mescaline) to explore and deepen my relationship with the divine, mostly working through a Neoplatonic framework.
I am also a practicing Zen Buddhist, which is a heck of an adventure, because Buddhism and Platonism are two traditions which historically have never spoken to one another and, on the surface, would in many ways appear diametrically opposed to one another. But, I think Socrates and the Buddha (who may very well have been nearly exact historical contemporaries of one another) would have found a deep respect for one another, had they ever communicated.
I had my first experience with a classical psychedelic ten years ago at the age of 15, on a good hit of LSD with a close friend. Prior to this I'd only used cannabis and salvia, which were not nearly as impactful on my life. I am here on the Nexus because I find this community to be impressively respectful and generally knowledgeable, and I thought I would find it more interesting and pleasant to view and post in than other psychedelic forums. I am grateful for this community to exist, and look forward to being a part of it. If any of you ever happen to want to discuss mystical philosophy of any stripe, I'd be very happy to participate.
Namaste