Bufo Ceremony

Bufo refers to the use of 5-MeO-DMT, a powerful psychoactive compound found in the secretion of the Bufo alvarius (Sonoran Desert toad) and also produced synthetically. It is typically vaporized and inhaled, producing an extremely intense but short-lasting experience (often 10–30 minutes). This is an in-person service only. Please contact us to schedule your ceremony and discuss preparation requirements.

Primary Effects

1. Consciousness & Perception

• Rapid onset (within seconds)

• Profound ego dissolution or loss of personal identity

• Sense of unity, non-duality, or “oneness”

• Collapse of ordinary concepts like time, self, and space

• Often described as ineffable or beyond language

Unlike N,N-DMT, visuals are usually minimal; the experience is more existential and non-conceptual.

2. Emotional & Psychological Effects

• Intense emotional release (e.g., fear, awe, love, surrender)

• Temporary loss of control or agency

• Can feel overwhelming, especially without preparation

• Often followed by a sense of clarity, peace, or emotional reset

3. Physical Effects

• Sudden bodily relaxation or tension

• Possible shaking, vocalization, or involuntary movement

• Changes in breathing patterns

• Short duration but extremely high intensity

Because awareness can be lost, physical safety and supervision are critical.

Potential Benefits (Based on Reports & Emerging Research)

1. Mystical or Non-Dual Experience

• Frequently induces experiences similar to those described in mystical or spiritual traditions

• Can shift one’s sense of identity away from ego-based narratives

• Often described as deeply meaningful or sacred

2. Psychological Reset & Insight

• Some individuals report:

  • Reduced fear of death

  • Reduced anxiety or depressive symptoms

  • Greater emotional openness

• May interrupt rigid thought patterns or self-concepts

3. Trauma & Emotional Release

• Can catalyze deep emotional processing

• May allow release of long-held emotional tension

• Often paired with integration practices to make sense of the experience