AuthorBen LeeDate of original publicationJan 17, 2013Source AYA AwakeningsWhen a musician and a mystic meet on the digital vine, things are bound to get juicy. In a deeply connected conversation between Australian artist Ben Lee and entheogenic explorer Rak Razam, we dive into the story behind Aya: Awakenings, the rise of plant medicine in the
AuthorThomas McKinnonDate of original publicationNov 19, 2007SourceCanadian Broadcasting Corporation Something is brewing deep in the Amazon, and it’s not just the ayahuasca vines. As spiritual tourists from the West head into the jungle in search of healing, vision, and meaning, we’re faced with a very real question: what are we bringing with us, and what
AuthorKerry StewartDate of original publicationMar 16, 2013SourceABC Radio NationalWhat happens when ancient plant wisdom, clinical science, and spiritual yearning all meet in the same room? You get something like ABC Radio National’s “Mind at Large”—a wide-ranging chat on the transformative power of psychedelics. Featuring mystics, researchers, and spiritual adventurers, the conversation dives deep into how
AuthorNick SunDate of original publicationDec 23, 2024SourceTripping with Nick SunFrom the get-go, Rak sets the tone with a big ol’ cosmic wink:I’d like to say that I am a playing character in this simulation that is becoming more and more aware of the contours of the game.It’s not just a metaphor. For Rak, our daily
AuthorRak RazamDate of original publicationLive at Burning Man 2016SourceFirst publicationUnder the awe-inspiring dome of Red Lightning at Burning Man, a truly extraordinary event unfolded. Amidst the swirling desert winds and the soft hush of shared intention, the DaVinci Dialogues created a sacred, participatory space. This wasn’t just a panel of experts—it was a portal. A
AuthorRak RazamDate of original recording26 Jan, 2015Standing in the Australian bush is profoundly sacred, surrounded by pulsing basslines, radiant art, and a communal energy that whispers—anything is possible. This is the world of Rainbow Serpent Festival, a unique container where not only sound and movement come alive but where the visual dimension takes on a