

Living for six months each year in an off-the-grid cabin in Maine with my artist wife, Stephani.
My talk at Maine Fungi Fest 2024 explored how psychedelic experiences can strip away the filters of ordinary perception, offering a glimpse into deeper truths.
Explore the transformative world of perennial philosophy with Dana Sawyer as he unravels the timeless wisdom that bridges mystical traditions and modern consciousness.
This long and chatty interview was my second visit to Buddha at the Gas Pump, hosted by Rick Archer. Rick is an old friend I’ve known since I was 19 years old, and this was a wonderful conversation about the biography I wrote of Huston Smith, the famous scholar of world religions.
I’ve known Phil and Dennis for many years, so this was a friendly and fun chat about important issues related to the Perennial Philosophy.
This trailer was produced as part of a project to create a documentary film celebrating the Esalen Institute’s 50th anniversary. Esalen, located on the coast of California at Big Sur, has been at the forefront of the “human potentials” movement since the very beginning, providing a legendary crucible for new ideas related to consciousness expansion and alternative health modalities.