Are You Going to Eat That?: Transformation through ritual consumption

Description

From foods to drinks to drugs, tantric practitioners have long used substances — both taboo and not — for spiritual, mental, and physical transformation. These substances are used in a controlled and intentional manner, and their effects are considered as a tool for growth and transformation rather than escapism. In this panel, four scholars will explore the internal arguments for the use of such substances and the ritual outcomes of their use. This session examines the symbolic nature of consumption, the internal justifications for the use of transgressive substances, and the development of such ingestion across religious traditions.

Number of attendees (for events)

50

Period	2023
Event title	The Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion 2023
Event type	Conference
Location	San Antonio, United States, TexasShow on map