For millennia, humanity has gazed at the cosmos in wonder, seeking answers to the deepest mysteries of existence and yearning to understand its place within this vast creation. What if the knowledge we are only beginning to uncover through modern science were already encoded in ancient texts, passed down through history via symbols, metaphors, and myths? Could scriptural narratives that are often reduced to moral instruction or completely dismissed as myth, in fact, be a coded understanding of true human potential, holding profound truths about human evolution in terms of consciousness? Could the revelations of prophets and the visions of sages be glimpses into the nature of reality, now finding echoes in quantum physics and neuroscience?
This book aims to bridge the wisdom of the ancients and the discoveries of modern science, with particular focus on sacramental plants discussed in scholarly literature in relation to ancient spiritual practices aimed at transcending the binary-functioning mind and accessing altered states. Rather than offering definitive answers, it invites the reader to embark on a multidisciplinary journey to investigate the mystery of consciousness and to explore the hidden threads connecting spiritual insight and scientific discovery.Why do sages across cultures claim that we are asleep? What kind of reality awaits those who awaken to the Self? Could visionary experiences commonly labeled as mystical offer insight into the very fabric of existence? Is it possible that the key to understanding our place within creation lies in the forgotten practices of the past?As artificial intelligence advances rapidly, surpassing expectations not only in natural language processing, pattern recognition, and problem-solving, but also in creativity and abstract thought, it forces us to confront a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human? Rather than speculating on whether AI will one day attain consciousness, perhaps we should ask whether we are truly self-conscious-or still asleep to a deeper reality of our existence. What makes humans different from AI? If AI is limited by its programming, isn't humanity also limited by its biological and cognitive frameworks? Are we merely rational machines, governed by nature's algorithms, or is there a latent potential within each of us waiting to be awakened?More than a historical or scientific inquiry, this book is an invitation to those who yearn for a more profound understanding of themselves and the universe. It challenges the reader to step beyond the boundaries of conventional thought and consider the possibility that the key to our evolution has always been hidden in plain sight, waiting to be remembered.
Cömert, Fikret: - "Fikret holds an MSc degree in Finance and Accounting and has held executive positions at various companies. Beyond his professional life, he has dedicated over 25 years to the study of Sufism, with particular focus on the teachings of Ibn Arabi and other esoteric traditions. Fikret is a Turkish author recognized for his book Neoben - Güneş Batıdan Doğunca ("Neoben - When the Sun Rises from the West") published in 2024."
Laport, J. Erik: - J. Erik LaPort is an author, scholar, and spiritual teacher specializing in sacramental alchemy, its historical transmission, philosophical underpinnings, and practical chemical reproduction, as well as non-dual spiritual philosophy (Advaita Vedanta). He is the founder of the Keśin Society and currently resides on Koh Tao, Thailand, where he teaches Advaita Vedanta and explores the intersection of alchemical wisdom and spiritual transformation. His published works include Cracking the Philosophers' Stone, Keys to the Kingdom of Alchemy, and Transmission of Alchemy. LaPort's research traces alchemical texts, emphasizing spiritual transformation (gnosis/redemption) over mere physical processes. His work appeals to professionals, enthusiasts, historians, and spiritual seekers alike.
Uzunoğlu, Deniz: - Born in 1981 in Izmir, Deniz Uzunoğlu is a Turkish author and art director with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Marmara. After a brief period working for Ernst and Young, she began a career as a scriptwriter and art director and started working for MARTI VISUAL ARTS. She had worked on more than twenty 3D animated TV series aimed at children's education, some of which won international awards at festivals such as MIPCOM, MIPTV, and the Golden Orange. She developed websites for various institutions and organizations, worked on mobile game production for Android and iPhone systems, created cartoon designs for children's clothing, and produced 3D animations for advertisements and social responsibility projects. She has a six-year-old son, ten cats, and two dogs, and she is living with her family in Izmir.
