Ralph Metzner Explorer of Consciousness: A Book Reading with Cathy Coleman

Join us for an evening celebrating Ralph Metzner, one of the most influential figures in the exploration of consciousness and psychedelic culture. In honor of the recent publication of Ralph Metzner, Explorer of Consciousness: The Life and Legacy of a Psychedelic Pioneer, the evening will feature readings by author Cathy Coleman, Ralph's wife and collaborator, joined by essay contributors including Leigh Marz. The readings will be followed by a Q&A, inviting participants to reflect on Metzner’s contributions to the realms of mind, spirit, and cultural transformation.

Books will be available for sale. This event will be in-person and streamed online.

Cathy Coleman, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) where she worked for 28 years, first as a senior administrator, and recently with CIIS’ Center for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research. In between these two periods she was Executive Director of EarthRise Retreat Center at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and President of Kepler College (Astrological Arts and Sciences). She is a certified professional consulting astrologer. She was Ralph Metzner’s wife of 31 years (1988-2019), and is the author of Ralph Metzner, Explorer of Consciousness: The Life and Legacy of a Psychedelic Pioneer. She has pursued a lifelog interest in eastern and western systems of thoughts and divination methods. For more information see her website at www.cathycolemanastrology.com.

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