you really need the extract if you're gonna smoke it, but then you don't need much. Get one of those blowtorch lighters, and take the biggest, hottest bong hit you can muster, and hang on. I completely agree that it should not be treated as recreational, it should be treated with respect and strangth of mind. It helps to meditate before taking it- remind yourself that the things you are about to experience are just there to open your mind, and they will. haven't tried this yet, but for the brave among you, there's the option of chewing a quid of fresh leaves rolled up and thrown in your lip. that's how the real shamans do it, so i wouldn't try it till i reached that level of awareness.

peace