The Shaman

The Shaman

Author: John A. Grim

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780806121062

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Tribal peoples believe that the shaman experiences, absorbs, and communicates a special mode of power, sustaining and healing. This book discusses American Indian shamanic traditions, particularly those of the Woodland Ojibway, in terms drawn from the classical shamanism of Siberian peoples. Using a cultural-historical method, John A. Grim describes the spiritual formation of shamans, male and female, and elucidates the special religious experience that they transmit to their tribes. Writing as a historian of religion well acquainted with ethnological materials, Grim identifies four patterns in the shamanic experience: cosmology, tribal sanction, ritual reenactment, and trance experience. Relating those concepts to the Siberian and Ojibway experiences, he draws on mythology, sociology, anthropology, and psychology to paint a picture of shamanism that is both particularized and interpretative. As religious personalities, shamans are important today because of their singular ability to express symbolically the forces that animate the tribal cosmology. Often identifying themselves with primordial earth processes, shamans develop symbol systems drawn from the archetypal earth images that are vital to their psychic healing technique. This particular ability to resonate with the natural world is felt as an important need in our time. Those readers who identify with American Indians as they confront modern technological society will value this introduction to our native shamanic traditions and to the religious experience itself. The author's discussion of Ojibway practices is the most comprehensive short treatment available, written with a fine poetic feeling that reflects the literary expressiveness inherent in American Indian religion and thought.


The Strong Eye of Shamanism

The Strong Eye of Shamanism

Author: Robert E. Ryan

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780892817092

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An exploration of shamanism and the archetypal symbolism that sits at the foundation of all human life • Not just an academic work. Helps the reader experience the actual mindset of the shaman • Presents a cohesive view of the recurrent patterns of symbolism and visionary experience that underlie all religion The human psyche contains archetypal patterns largely lost to contemporary society but which shamans have employed for over 30,000 years to gain access to the spiritual world. Shamanic symbols both affect and reflect these durative patterns that exist, with uncanny similarity, in civilizations separated by expanses of time and distance. The Strong Eye of Shamanism draws together the many facets of the art of shamanism, presenting a cohesive view of the recurrent patterns of symbolism and visionary experience that underlie its practice. The "strong eye" of the title refers to the archetypal symbolism that sits at the foundation of all human life--whether in Paleolithic caves or today's temples. The author asserts that society has become separated from the power of those symbols that lead us into deeper understanding of our spirituality. In today's world of splintered psyches, a world in which people are in search of their souls, shamanism survives as an age-old technology of soul recovery, a living Rosetta stone that reminds us of the shared foundation that exists beneath even the most radically different perspectives. Through its study of shamanism, archetypal psychology, and symbolism, The Strong Eye of Shamanism encourages individuals--and society--to look inward and remember that the deepest forms of awareness begin with the knowledge that the answers reside within us.


ALL THINGS GO

ALL THINGS GO

Author: Eric Durchholz

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-09-03

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1312471972

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In April of 2013, Author Eric Durchholz had a near-death experience followed by a soul transfer. As a result, he died and was replaced by a new consciousness named Patrick John Coleman. A new soul in a full-grown body... much to the confusion of his friends and family. As the new age concept of a walk-in soul is relatively unknown to the mainstream, a growing army of walkins are coming to this planet in a "Divine Invasion" to set this polluted and hateful world back on a course towards peace. As Coleman struggled to find out where he came from and what happened to Eric, he turned to the great psychic researchers Edgar Cayce, Jane Roberts and Esther Hicks for answers. In doing so he found he had uncanny connections to them while also uncovering a plot by his family to keep him silent. The book also includes several hours of specially produced video footage including reenactments of key events linked via QR Codes so keep your smartphone handy and get ready for a mindbending, soul-expanding thrill ride.


Artisans of the New Earth

Artisans of the New Earth

Author: Matthew Cosgrove

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2012-10-03

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1452559198

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Shamanic perception has become your birthright. In this companion book to The Altar of the Initiate learn what modern shamanism is and how it is applied to attain wholeness; discover how seeing is a natural by-product of raising your frequency; learn surprising ways to connect with Spirit through the power of prayer, ceremony, and true meditation; awaken into your conscious awareness the dormant powers contained in The Five Tools of the Shaman in order to enter, decode, and navigate the rich and potent inner landscape from which the Shamans work becomes possible; discover the potential of reclaiming your multidimensionality through astounding but true accounts of encounters with Spirit beings in parallel worlds and what they have to teach us; and learn how the true masterpiece of you as The Artisan of the New Earth will be the crafting of the new paradigm of God as the male and female energy aligned in the heartThe Sacred Marriage.


The Wheel Of Time

The Wheel Of Time

Author: Carlos Castaneda

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-11-24

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1439186731

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World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's selection of his writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico. Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants, bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcerer’s magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman, Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along—that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one’s own. In Journey to Ixtlan, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly “stop the world” and perceive reality on his own terms.


The Shaman Series

The Shaman Series

Author: Gregory Drambour

Publisher: Sacred Bear Press

Published: 2019-01-16

Total Pages: 623

ISBN-13: 0463688880

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Is it your destiny to help people? Perhaps become a healer? Come follow the journey of real world shamanism in three books…Do you feel like you have a gift but are not sure how to use it? Seasoned master shamanic healer and spiritual teacher, Gregory Drambour, in his 35 year career has guided over 12,000 clients to a better understanding of the code of the spiritual warrior and hundreds into successful healing practices. Now he’s sharing his teachings with you through The Shaman Series. You’ll discover: How to create partnerships with the Tree-, Plant-, and Rock-People How to "see" inside clients to their core issues. How a shaman is guided in healing clients. How to merge with your animal totem and develop an intimate partner and friendship. How to project yourself to another location. How to listen and act on the wisdom inside you. How to overcome your own resistance to your healing gifts How to clear yourself and clients of blocks, and much, much more! The Woodstock Bridge “A marvelous adventure! I recommend it highly!” —Richard Carlson, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff A lost soul. A man desperate for meaning. Can he discover his inner Warrior and unleash the power to change? Two decades after the heady 60s, John struggles to make sense of his life. With fading optimism, he’s unsure if he can ever make a difference in the world. But crossing paths with two Sioux warriors gives him another chance for mentorship and wisdom. As John learns to confront his fears, can he find the passion that makes life worth living? The Shaman & His Daughter The Shaman & His Daughter contains 18 short stories that explore the special bond between a Shaman and his apprentice daughter, Angel-Girl. Come inside and get a close-up view of a shaman-in-training and a shaman on the ground in the real world – even shopping at Safeway! Through these tender tales you’ll learn how to let Spirit guide to develop and expand your unique healing abilities The Lead Guitarist & The Sisterhood of the Wolf You have a special uniqueness inside you -- never doubt it! Do you feel there is a talent you were born with but you are not getting a chance to use it? James Ryder, the lead guitarist, is a shaman in his own right – in the same vibe as Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison and other musicians who embodied a connection with Spirit. James has “seeing” dreams and mystical happenings throughout the book, and his fiercely soulful guitar playing embodies a deep communication with another world. The other character, Char Montgomery is deeply bonded with her Wolf-Totem-Sister and was adopted by a Native American Crow Elder. She truly walks the path of the shaman. I felt it was important for me as a teacher to bring shamanism into real world situations in all three books. We want to walk the path of the warrior in our daily life. I hope these books reflect that mission. What reviewers are saying: ★★★★★ “This is a book I will keep on my bedside to read over and over again." – D.Thaler ★★★★★ “The Shaman & His Daughter is a wonderful, heartwarming and insightful book.” – J. R ★★★★★ “I have things I want to underline so I can go back quickly and receive the wisdom Gregory has shared.” – Gloria L. ★★★★★ “An Indescribably Beautiful Treasure of a Book.” -- Heather U. ★★★★★ “So blessed with the heartwarming love, deep intimacy and sacred wisdom and sensitivity you have expertly shared in these pages. Hard to put down!!” – Chris C. ★★★★★ “This book warms my soul and emboldens me to look further, dream bigger and DO more. Highly recommended!” – Angela P. ★★★★★ “Excellent and awe inspiring moments. Can't wait till the sequel!"--Mary Jo Purchase The Shaman Series and explore real world shamanism


Secrets of the Shaman

Secrets of the Shaman

Author: Gini Graham Scott Ph.D.

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2007-03-27

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1462047920

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Secrets Of The Shaman is a follow-up book to The Shaman Warrior, in which the author, Gini Graham Scott, a sociologist/anthropologist, describes her experiences in studying personally with Michael Fairwell, the shaman teacher she first met at a magical encampment. After she joined his group and studied with them in Northern California, as described in The Shaman Warrior, she met with Michael Fairwell and some of his students for advanced training in the L.A. area. The book describes how she participated in a variety of exercises and lessons, from working with altered states of consciousness and raising and manipulating subtle energies to working with intention and creating gateways into other dimensions.


Dances with Ancestors

Dances with Ancestors

Author: David Kowalewski PhD

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1532088965

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Ancestry is big business these days, but mere biological genealogy fails to tap into our spiritual roots. The shamans of indigenous cultures have known for millennia how to do this. In this comprehensive cross-cultural survey, Dr. David Kowalewski, scholar and practicing shaman, offers several techniques for engaging the Old Ones the old-fashioned way. Although modern people have largely lost this tradition, the ancestors are coming back strong, along with the shamans—a welcome happening that may reverse our ancestor-deficit disorder. Drawing on a global survey of ethnographic reports, direct teachings from shamans of many continents, and experiences from his own shamanic practice, the author presents a wealth of useful ways that shamans have developed, around the world and across the ages, to connect with ancestors in both our realm and theirs. These include spirit-plates; effigies; pilgrimages; walkabouts; and trips with plant-spirits. Using these ancient techniques, indigenous peoples receive a variety of gifts from their Old Ones, including destiny guidance, healing, protection, and wisdom teachings. Yet some ancestors may behave like hooligans, causing psychological distress and physical woes, and even curses against a whole lineage. But these maladies are both prevented and countered by shamanic methods such as home cleansing, disposal of the deceased’s property, severance ceremonies, and the like. The author ends with practical takeaways—lessons from the lineages so to speak—showing how you and your ancestors, through concerted spiritual action, can co-evolve to higher spiritual planes. As a team.