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It is certainly possible to help guide and induce a genuine spiritual experience, but your friends would have to be open to that. In the 60's The Tibetan Book of the Dead was often read aloud while taking LSD for this purpose. The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by James Fadiman touches on the role of the guide during psychedelic journeys, although I'm sure more detailed resources exist somewhere. My understanding is the intention of the guide to genuinely help is quite important.

Here is a link to my experience doing Ayahuasca with a Shaman in Peru. I have prior psychedelic experience with psilocybin but would not qualify as a psychonoaut. One thing I would say for those thinking of travelling abroad is to pay attention to set and setting and find a fit that is right for you. Best wishes. https://www.reddit.com/r/tripreports/comments/8nwj6k/my_ayahuasca_journey_in_peru/?ref=share&ref_source=link