I don't know. I don't think that nirvana would be considered an altered state of consciousness. Despite how much sex you have, rocks you climb, or drugs you take, I don't think any of them bring you any closer to true transcendence, as fun as they can all be...

I suspect that nirvana is more a state of consciousness OF consciousness. If that makes any sense. Instead of simply altering your perspective, you need to gain perspective on your own perspective. I hope I'm being vague enough...



psteve - good one, and way to classy up the place with the Magritte. Mad props.