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	Shamanism - Crystalinks
		Shamanism is a range of traditional beliefs and practices that involve the ability to diagnose, cure, and sometimes cause human suffering by traversing the axis mundi and forming a special relationship with, or gaining control over, spirits.
		Shamanism is based on the premise that the visible world is pervaded by invisible forces or spirits that affect the lives of the living.
		The word shaman originated among the Siberian Tungus (Evenks) and literally means he (or she) who knows; the belief that the word may be derived from Sanskrit is perhaps due to a confusion of the words 'shamanism' and 'shramanism', from the sanskrit shramana, Pali and Prakrit samana; but the samanas were ascetics, not shamans.
	www.crystalinks.com /shamanism.html (1948 words)

	Classic Shamanism And Core Shamanism: Basic Differences
		On the other hand, the experience of people who work with core shamanism is not identical to that of shamans and their counterparts who come to their work the old-fashioned way, anthropological accounts of which have been gathered for over two hundred years.
		In other tribal societies, a shaman's son or daughter may be trained in the position; sometimes they are chosen before birth with divination methods (which would suggest spirit-choosing, like the classic experience) and sometimes they are merely selected by their parent when old enough.
		Even in shamanic cultures, there are accounts of people who fell physically or mentally ill in ways that resembled shamanic transformation illnesses, and the local shamans came over to check, and declared it to be an ordinary sort of illness.
	www.cauldronfarm.com /writing/shaman_compare.html (2719 words)

	Learn more about Shamanism in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The word shaman originated among the Siberian Tungus and literally means he who knows; the belief that it may be derived from Sanskrit may be due to a confusion of shamanism and shramanism, from sanskrit shramana, Pali and Prakrit samana; but the samanas were ascetics, not shamans.
		Shamanism is based on the belief that the visible world is pervaded by invisible forces or spirits that affect the lives of the living.
		Shamans enter into trances, either autohypnotically or through the use of hallucinogens, during which time they are said to be in contact with the spirit world.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sh/shamanism.html (732 words)

	Shamanism
		The word shaman originated among the Siberian Tungus (Evenks) and literally means he (or she) who knows; the belief that it may be derived from Sanskrit may be due to a confusion of shamanism and shramanism, from sanskrit shramana, Pali and Prakrit samana; but the samanas were ascetics, not shamans.
		Shamans enter into trances, either autohypnotically or through the use of hallucinogens, during which time they are said to be in contact with the spirit world or enter a separate reality.
		In others, shamans are "called:" Among the Siberian Chukchis one may behave in ways that Western clinicians would characterize as psychotic, but which they interpret as possession by a spirit who demands that one assume the shamanic vocation.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/s/sh/shamanism.html (973 words)

	Core Shamanism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Core Shamanism or Neoshamanism is a system of shamanic beliefs and practices from all over the world.
		Synthesized by Michael Harner, core shamanism does not hold a fixed belief system, but instead focuses on the practice of trance travel and may on an individual basis integrate indigenous shamanism, the teachings of Carlos Castaneda and other spiritualities.
		Specific practices include the use of rapid drumming to attain the Shamanic State of Consciousness, communication with power animals, and ritual dance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michael_Harner (178 words)

	Core Shamanism - Shenoah Taylor - What is Shamanism?
		Shamanism brings us into contact with what many of us have become disconnected to, the essence of nature, the essence of ourselves and the spirits who are willing to help us by sharing their wisdom.
		Core shamanism is contemporary shamanism and is the most widely taught form of shamanic practice in the west today.
		Shamanic counselling is a way to learn grounded and disciplined journeying skills, it enables people to come to their own understanding of their journeys and how to implement the help in their lives.
	www.shenoah.abelgratis.co.uk /whatisshamanism.html (2596 words)

	soc.religion.shamanism-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
		The distinguishing characteristic of shamanism is its focus on an ecstatic trance state in which the soul of the shaman is believed to leave the body and ascend to the sky (heavens) or descend into the earth (underworld).
		Shamanic healing usually involves () a journey or series of journeys to determine what forms of healing are necessary; () a journey to contact the spirit resources necessary for the healing; (*) a ritual to perform/ honor the healing.
		When signs of shamanic tendencies are recognized by other shamans or members of the shamans family, clan or community, the individual who appears to have been 'called' may be advised to seek training and begin to gather the necessary equipment of a shaman which is appropriate to that community and cultural milieu.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/shamanism/newsgroup-faq (7843 words)

	Shamanism - history and overview
		The practice of shamanism is derived from ancient teachings and is practised throughout the five continents of the planet.
		Shamanism is used to restore balance and healing to both people and the planet we live in.
		Shamanism is an intentional effort on the part of the practitioner to develop ongoing relationships with otherworldly beings and to keep the lines of communication open.
	www.arizonahealingtours.com /shamanic/SJ2.html (1764 words)

	Marianne Sämann-Wyss- Core Shamanism
		Core shamanism does not borrow ceremonies from specific cultures, does not conflict with any religion and can be used to compliment regular medicines.
		A shaman, or shamanic practitioner, is able to access this altered state of consciousness in a voluntary and disciplined way through rhythmic, monotonous percussion or plant substances.
		Since shamanism works with the elements, compassionate spirits of the Earth, and compassionate spirits from the higher realms, it is a path to bring wholeness to ourselves, each other, the earth and spirit.
	www.islandnet.com /~msw/core_shamanism.html (647 words)

	Shamanism -- What is a Shaman? -- A Philosophical Approach
		A shaman's world is filled with a sense of the actuality of that world, but in a way that is both the same and the opposite of a dictionary definition of the word "reality".
		On the other hand, I have met shamans (who may or may not call themselves that) who do not have a clear conscious idea of the core beliefs of a shaman, but are successful at applying their own unconscious core beliefs.
		A shaman tries to become aware of the goals of anyone or anything he or she is trying to cooperate with.
	www.hawaiian.net /~larryw/html/shaman.html (5784 words)

	Science, Spirits and Shamanism
		Shamans have long acted on the principle that humans are part of the totality of nature, related to all other biological forms, and not superior to them.
		The teaching and use of the basic principles and practices of core shamanism have encouraged a rapid revival of shamanic healing practices in the West and elsewhere.
		The development of core shamanism has been based on a combination of cross-cultural fieldwork and research, on continual experimentation with ancient shamanic techniques for healing, divination, and other practices, and the practice of those methods with clients.
	www.mcs.ca /vitalspark/2020_schools/313sham01.html (2045 words)

	Soul Restore: Shamanic Practice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Shamanic practice is an ancient practice for accessing intuitive or spiritual realms for guidance and healing.
		Shamanic practice is a common heritage of almost all cultures and has been around for at least 30,000 years.
		He stresses that once you learn basic contemporary core shamanic practice, the way to learn more is to follow the guidance you receive from your own personal spirit helpers (power animals or spirit teachers) in non-ordinary reality and/or work with an experienced teacher.
	www.spiritquests.com /3.htm (1346 words)

	Shamanism in Ecofeminism
		Shamans from Native American and other tribal cultures have kept alive the knowledge that the earth is sacred and that not only are humans and nonhuman nature part of the interconnected web of life, but also that spirit resides in matter, as well as in other dimensions.
		Shamanism seems to provide answers for ecofeminists about how we can live in balance on the earth and, at the same tune, develop a means of communication among the many varied species inhabiting the many different realms and dimensions of the universe, both via physical and spiritual methods.
		Shamans that I have met use their powers in the here and now much of the time, and they do not seem to privilege the spirit journey to other dimensions over the many other ways in which their services are performed in the body and on the earth.
	www.dhushara.com /book/renewal/voices2/oren.htm (7797 words)

	What is Shamanism?
		Shamans are a type of medicine man or woman especially distinguished by the use of journeys to hidden worlds otherwise mainly known through myth, dream, and near-death experiences.
		The true shaman, in non-technical societies as well as in modern industrial settings, is always more open to new technologies and ways of doing things, new social relationships, and new ways of framing and conceptualizing experience than his or her more conventional neighbors.
		True shamanic exploration is the exact opposite of “superstition” because it always remains open and non-dogmatic, regularly searching beyond the known and the socially agreed and accepted, not acknowledging conventional wisdom as the limit of the possible (Taylor, 1992).
	www.shamanismcanada.com /what_is_shamanism.htm (4954 words)

	Shamans and Shamanism
		Shamans are "ritual practitioners in hunting-and-gathering societies who enter altered states of consciousness to achieve a variety of ends that include healing the sick, foretelling the future, meeting spirit animals, changing the weather, and controlling real animals by supernatural means" (Clottes 19).
		The shaman's journeys to the spirit world are depicted as ascents (by flight, ladder, or tree) or descents (by diving, walking or falling).
		Alternatively, it may be to heal some sick person, in which case it may be necessary for the shaman's spirit to pursue the soul of the sick man down into the underworld and to overcome by his superior powers the hostile spirits trying to prevent it from returning to the body.
	faculty.gvsu.edu /websterm/Shamans.htm (809 words)

	deoxy.org > dictionary > Shamanism
		The religious psychic and spiritual practices of a shaman, and of the helpers, apprentices and crafts and community activities which support, assist or interact with the shaman in his or her work as a shaman.
		Traditional Shamanism: Native traditional practices of those who have acquired the ability to move into and perceive other worlds by means of "archaic techniques of ecstasy" and of the apprentices, assistants and helpers under their instruction and others who otherwise support, assist and work with shamans as they work in their communities.
		When this occurs and direct instruction by experienced shamans is not possible, the new shaman must reacquire the continuity of the shamanic tradition from dreams, inner journeys and observation as the primary sources of his or her training.
	deoxy.org /define/shamanism (1530 words)

	Courses in shamanism: Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies
		The shamanic counsellor does not interpret the client’s journey, but uses her own shamanic experience in helping the client to learn how to formulate missions, how to experience the power of the journeys, and how to uncover the teachings.
		This shamanic retreat is intended for those who wish to take their next step towards making a deeper commitment to their spiritual path in an environment of focus, support, and challenge.
		Shamanic Counselling 2 starts where the Shamanic Counselling Training 1 course stops, and is designed for those who have taken the basic shamanic counselling training, and who also do shamanic counselling along with their own shamanic practice.
	www.shamanism.dk /Courses.htm (3362 words)

	Shaman Links - Information on Shamanism, Links to Shamanic Teachers and Shaman Healers By State
		The word shaman originated from a word in Siberia and eventually came to be applied to all medicine men and women of indigenous cultures who's practice includes the flight of the soul.
		Shamanism is the practice of these core techniques, either for healing or to gain spiritual knowledge.
		Shamanism is sometime studied with the cultural reference, sometimes without, but the essential nature of the shamanic practice does not change, nor has it changed since ancient times.
	www.shamanlinks.net (475 words)

	About The Austin Shamanism Meetup Group - The Austin Shamanism Meetup Group (Dripping Springs, TX) - Meetup.com
		The Shaman uses archaic techniques that were developed independent of any religious philosophy, social stigmas, political influence and imposed religious doctrine -- empirically validated experientially operable techniques -- to effectively produce the firsthand spiritual psychic "Direct Experience" of the spiritual realm and esoteric learning that forms the core of Shamanic practices.
		Shamanism is an art in which the individual wakes up to reality by shedding the illusions of humanity and withdrawing into the wilderness to learn directly from nature.
		The distinguishing characteristic of Shamanism is its focus on an ecstatic trance state in which the soul of the Shaman leaves the body and ascends to the sky (heavens) or descends into the earth (underworld).
	shamanism.meetup.com /36/about (3822 words)

	Shamanism
		Shamanism is the oldest, spiritual tradition known to humankind and is believed to be over 30,000 years old.
		Core Shamanism is the same as classic Shamanism in that they both share the same techniques and methods spanning the world over.
		Shamans are spiritual beings with the ability to heal, work with energies and 'see' visions.
	www.animalinsights.com /Shamanism.html (545 words)

	Michael Harner Discusses Core Shamanism from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies Journal, Shamanism
		In other words, for the shamanic practitioner, the existence of spirits is not a belief or hypothesis, but an empirical fact (see also Turner4).
		I was trained by shamans in two different Upper Amazonian Indian tribes and also engaged in extensive research on shamanism worldwide in order to discover its underlying cross-cultural principles and practices.
		By not imitating any specific cultural tradition, but rather by training in underlying cross-cultural principles, core shamanism is especially suited for utilization by Westerners who desire a relatively culture-free system that they can adopt and integrate into their contemporary lives.
	www.shamanism.org /articles/article10.html (1146 words)

	What is Shamansim and shamanic healing?
		Core shamanism is a distillation of shamanic practices which are common to many diverse cultures.
		The methods of core shamanism are taught by the faculty of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, and are practiced by modern shamanic healers throughout the world.
		As a shaman one of my key functions is to work with my spirits to extract these misplaced entities and deliver them to a neutral place, where they can contribute to the overall good of things (instead of causing harm).
	www.spirithealer.com /Pages/works/shamanicheal.htm (881 words)

	About Shamanism
		A shamanic journey is rather like a meaningful lucid dream in that one controls one’s own actions, but not the landscape or characters one meets.
		The issues addressed by shamanic work are those of the spirit and the heart, and it is from these points of reference that one gains wisdom through shamanic practice.
		Which is why it this kind of shamanic practice is increasingly used as a tool by therapists for bringing closure to their clients’ deepest wounds; it is a way in which their clients can change and evolve their own life stories, and finally, close whole chapters of their lives in heroic victory.
	www3.sympatico.ca /john.ogilvie/workshop/coreshamanism.htm (1261 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		Core Shamanism is a system of shamanic beliefs and practices from all over the world.
		Synthesized by Michael Harner, PhD, core shamanism does not hold a fixed belief system, but instead focuses on the practice of shamanic journeying and may on an individual basis integrate indigenous shamanism, the teachings of Carlos Castaneda and other spiritualities.
		Those who practice core shamanism do not usually refer to themselves as shamans, preferring "shamanic practitioner." They say this is out of respect for indigenous peoples, and that they are usually very careful to avoid cultural imperialism.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Core_Shamanism (245 words)

	New Shamanism
		But, it is a new shamanism, called "core shamanism," incorporating many ways of thought, many ways of being, as diverse in individual expression as the colors of the rainbow.
		In core shamanism, practitioners are taught how to journey into non-ordinary reality, the world of the shaman, using the drum and the rattle.
		By turns tender and gritty, Shaman is a family saga of epic proportions: a vivid depiction of two physicians and the women they love, of brutal murder, and of medicine as it emerges from the dark centuries.
	www.manataka.org /page44.html (1450 words)

	Article: April 2004
		Typically, while in that state the shaman interacts with the spirit inhabitants of non-ordinary reality and then returns to the everyday world with knowledge and power that is put to use serving or healing other people.
		Participants will be initiated into the shamanic journey aided by drumming and movement techniques that induce a shamanic state of consciousness, and which can awaken dormant spiritual abilities and connections with Nature.
		Timothy Cope is a shamanic practitioner in Minneapolis.
	www.edgenews.com /issues/2004/04/brunton.html (634 words)

	A Shamanic Path (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Shamanism has helped me open myself even further to life in general; it's given me a lot of insight into myself and others, and into a lot of life's lessons.
		I'm a very analytical person by nature, so it wasn't easy to begin accepting shamanic practices as "real;" however, the work I have done with Tracey (and with others) combined with my own practices have helped me understand that shamanism is an important tool that anyone can use to help themselves and other people.
		Shamanism & Priesthood in the Light of the Campa Ayahuasca Ceremony -- Ethnography.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~airyn/shamanic (1659 words)

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