[Buddha-l] Buddhism, drug use and LSD

[Christopher Fynn]

Vaj wrote:
> 
> On Mar 28, 2005, at 7:40 PM, Michael Rolig wrote:
> 
>> If LSD gets you a "spiritual experience, " but fails to liberate you
>> from suffering, I don't think that's enlightenment, it's just a
>> temporary band-aid.
> 
> In Beers case, it was permanent--but it took him years to stabilize the 
> state. Like I said, you should read the source I mentioned. It's quite 
> compelling.
> 
> -S.

I've personally known Robert Beer for years - I've never heard him claim to 
be enlightened.

- Chris