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After finishing the book that Kaarine recommended I've realised that Buddhism points to a view of reality I've experienced in altered states of conciousness (probably without the lights and colours though!) but the only way to get there is through dedication, meditation and hard work.

It makes me realise that the altered states gained through drugs are just as fleeting and transitory as any other Samsaric phenomenon. If you could buy enlightenment at £5 a pop the world would be full of Buddhas.

If you really want to see things as they really are permanently Paul, you'll have to get your arse on the cushion and work at it.

Try it, once you've begun to experienced certain truths you realise that the end goal will be worth it.