The Deschaines Center for Astral Research is an institution founded by shaman theosophist Z.D. Deschaines. Located in the Marble Mountains of Vietnam, the institution is dedicated to exploring and understanding astral phenomena, offering services such as ayahuasca-guided experiences to facilitate spiritual and metaphysical exploration.
History[]
Founding and Leadership[]
The Deschaines Center for Astral Research was founded by renowned shaman theosophist Z.D. Deschaines.
Notable Activities[]
The center's influence extended into the music industry, notably through the production of The Manhattan Project, an LP record that intertwines the themes of cosmic research and metaphysical exploration.
In 2001, Deschaines conducted a psychographic survey of Sean Parker's Doctor Manhattan-related properties, notably the Crater, and proposed that the energy associated with Doctor Manhattan was regenerative rather than carcinogenic.
Following Deschaines' findings, Sean Parker invited musician Trent Reznor and his band, the Nine Inch Nails, to the Crater to create music, under the belief that the environment would have healing properties. Deschaines played a pivotal role in this endeavor by selecting dates of numerological significance and overseeing rituals of abnegation and submission to enhance the spiritual experience.
Jhonn Balance and Peter Christopherson serve as ayahuascan guides at the Deschaines Center for Astral Research. Residing together in the Marble Mountains of Vietnam, they help lead individuals through transformative ayahuasca experiences, fostering profound spiritual exploration and self-discovery.
Staff[]
| Name | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Z.D. Deschaines | Founder | Active |
| Jhonn Balance | Ayahuasca Guide | Active |
| Peter Christopherson | Ayahuasca Guide | Active |
Trivia[]
- The Deschaines family name recurs throughout Watchmen, suggesting a lineage deeply intertwined with psychic and metaphysical phenomena. Notably, Robert Deschaines, a clairvoyant, had his brain utilized by Adrian Veidt in the creation of an alien entity.