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There are so many paths up the mountain and thousands of resources to help us get there. Here you will find a few books, movies, and links that may help you find your way.
Of course, the most important resource is within you.

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Books (and their websites)
In order to familiarize oneself with 'shamanizing' in our modern world, one must be exposed to many different ideas, concepts and approaches in order to find our way. Take what works for you and leave the rest, that's my motto. Here are some books that have affected my path.

Shamanism- Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy- by Mircea Eliade. Published in 1964, 'Shamanism' describes techniques of practices by shamanic peoples around the world. Keep in mind, however, that Eliade was an anthropologist (as many describers of shamanic culture are) and so his perspectives are from the outside, so to speak. I came across this book in a thrift store very recently, after hearing about it for years. The interesting thing is that as I read about people in faraway places, I saw similarities in my own practices, without prior knowledge. I recommend this book so you can see how cultures shamanize, to give you ideas for your own practice.

The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner. This book brought shamanism out in popular culture and allowed many people to have access to legitimate information about shamanic culture around the world. (This book is the book that helped me understand that what was happening to me happens to other people. quynn) (www.shamanism.org)

A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeline L'Engle. A young adult book that has all the elements of a masterpiece for someone any age. A must read for any seeker in modern times. Too intricate to get into but you must read it if you want to participate in any of Quynn's classes.

Tao Te Ching translation by Stephen Mitchell. There are many translations available of this 2,500 year old Taoist Chinese text, choose one. This small book is a master's handbook that can be read over and over.

The Story of B and Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. These two books are must-read texts for anyone who is drawn to the shamanic path. A shaman works to help heal their community‚s spiritual ills and the modern shaman's community is the human family. These books help explain how our culture got the way it is, and the only way things can change.

The Global Brain by Peter Russell. An enlightening look at planetary consciousness.

Prayers of the Cosmos translated by Neil Douglas-Klotz. This book is beautiful because it offers Jesus Christ‚s words in his native language of Aramaic. They feel much different than any known Bible version. I like these words much better.

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. A story of the man who became the Buddha, a description of a person finding and becoming "enlightenment".

Animal Speak by Ted Andrews. An excellent encyclopedia of animal and bird symbolism from around the world. A great resource for learning more about the animals that reveal themselves to you through your dreams, spirit journeys and interactions in the 3-D.

Love is in the Earth by Melody. A comprehensive reference book of stones and crystals.

The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker. Anyone who is interested in Women's Mysteries,. the Goddess, or looking at our culture through the lens of the feminine perspective must read this extensive text. An excellent resource.

Tibetan book of Living and Dying by Sogy Rinpoche Learning the truth about "death" and how to deal with it is essential to living in harmony with Nature. The Tibetan Buddhists have much insight into this inevitable part of our existence, how to participate with death as a part of life.

A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield. An excellent guidebook for the spiritual path walker

Singing the Soul Back Home by Cait'lin Matthews

The White Goddess by Robert Graves. A beautiful study of the influence of Goddess worship in ancient Europe, and so many other things I cannot list them here.
Authors and Subjects

Tom Brown Jr. Nature Spirituality, Outdoor Survival, Tracking

Caroline Myss - The anatomy of healing

Terrance McKenna - Sacred Medicinals, exploring the "altered" states

Michael Moore - The premier herbalist of the western plants. He has books about the plants of the Pacific West, the Mountain West, and The Desert Southwest.

Stanislov Grof - Sacred consciousness through the breath

The Mayan Calendar - Jose Arguelles (Dreamspell)

John Major Jenkins and Kenneth Johnson (Highland Maya Count)

Holger Kalweit- Shamanism

Hilary Stewart- The art and life of Northwest Coast Native Peoples

Starhawk- Author of Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing and Web of Power among many others. Starhawk is a spiritual and earth activist who is working to bring about a positive future. (www.starhawk.org)

LINKS

Shamanism / War and Peace / Nature

LINKS TO SITES ABOUT SHAMANISM
The following links were compiled by a woman who wishes not to be named here. Thank you.

http://haldjas.folklore.ee/~aado/ "hereditary transmission of shamanism" and more.

Website on traditional practices of the Bedouin peoples, particularly in Jordan.
http://www.acacialand.com

http://www.shamansouth.com

Resource for audio and video documentation on shamanism
http://www.sound.photosynthesis.com

Geyser---the national epic of the Buryats --- a key to understanding the intricate cosmology of one Mongol nation
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/8226/geser.html

http:// www.shamancircles.org --- non profit organization which links shaman circles and individuals around the world

http://www.ca-c.org “Central Asia and the Caucaus” center for Central Asian studies. Political and Social studies of the region

Center For The Study of Eurasian Nomads. Founded by Jeannine Davis-Kimball
http://www.csen.org

EuroArch --http://realeuroarch.itu.dk/index.tcl. Community for the study of European Archeology.

http://pages.sssnet.com/7genex7/index.html
Discussion about the concept that Scythians have links to Celtic tribes and Anglo-Saxon tribes genetically as well as the later descendants and sub-tribes of Scythia directly mixing with Celts.

http://www.expeditionnews.com
“EXPEDITION NEWS" is a monthly review of significant expeditions, research projects and newsworthy adventures. It is distributed online and by mail to media representatives, corporate sponsors, educators, research librarians, environmentalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. This new forum on the outdoors covers projects that stimulate, motivate and educate.”

http://www.siberianshamanism.com/indexing.html. The Siberian Shamanism website which provides links to shamans personally who are considered of very high rank.

Dissertations in Central Asian Studies sponsored by Harvard. Great source of information and contacts for programs.
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~casww/diss/CASWdiss_Anthropology.html

“Council On Spiritual Practices”. Lists work by someone known only as “Furst” who actually tackles and transforms Eliade. http://www.csp.org/chrestomathy/ancient_traditions.html

http://www.satya.com/shamanism/syllabus.htm web link which lists a study of central asian shamanism and cites the “importance of ritual dress” in shamanic work by a professor at Columbia University.

http://www.eurasia.org Self Explanatory when you read it.

Peace Lovers

PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR PROTESTS ALL OVER THE WORLD:

http://people.cornellcollege.edu/a-free/feb15.htm

Nature
THE SONORAN DESERT: http://www.sonorandesert.org/

Movies and Videos

Waking Life an "animated" journey into consciousness. See this and know all, or at least be left with very important questions.

eXistenZ with Jennifer Jason Leigh -Oh how close we are to the events in this movie becoming "real". An interesting look at a possible future.

The Matrix with Keanu Reeves -Not much needs to be said about this movie. Either you feel it, or you don't. This is definitely an action movie but the idea is right on. The "matrix" is real.

Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise- If you an get through the love story... The ending is quite interesting. TECH SUPPORT!!!! How do we know where we are?

Himalaya

Pathfinder-The only movie made by the Saami people (tribal people of northern Europe) in their own language. (subtitled) A great shaman story of old Europe.

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Shamanic Productions LLC
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	Resources for your Path
The Institute for the Shamanic Arts Class/Workshop Schedule Quynn for Hire Readings Summer Tour Shamana Store At-Home Study TV and Radio "Tribe of One" Resources Shamanic Q & A Accepting the Ashes Contact/Links Home	There are so many paths up the mountain and thousands of resources to help us get there. Here you will find a few books, movies, and links that may help you find your way. Of course, the most important resource is within you. Books / Authors / Links / Movies Books (and their websites) In order to familiarize oneself with 'shamanizing' in our modern world, one must be exposed to many different ideas, concepts and approaches in order to find our way. Take what works for you and leave the rest, that's my motto. Here are some books that have affected my path. Shamanism- Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy- by Mircea Eliade. Published in 1964, 'Shamanism' describes techniques of practices by shamanic peoples around the world. Keep in mind, however, that Eliade was an anthropologist (as many describers of shamanic culture are) and so his perspectives are from the outside, so to speak. I came across this book in a thrift store very recently, after hearing about it for years. The interesting thing is that as I read about people in faraway places, I saw similarities in my own practices, without prior knowledge. I recommend this book so you can see how cultures shamanize, to give you ideas for your own practice. The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner. This book brought shamanism out in popular culture and allowed many people to have access to legitimate information about shamanic culture around the world. (This book is the book that helped me understand that what was happening to me happens to other people. quynn) (www.shamanism.org) A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeline L'Engle. A young adult book that has all the elements of a masterpiece for someone any age. A must read for any seeker in modern times. Too intricate to get into but you must read it if you want to participate in any of Quynn's classes. Tao Te Ching translation by Stephen Mitchell. There are many translations available of this 2,500 year old Taoist Chinese text, choose one. This small book is a master's handbook that can be read over and over. The Story of B and Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. These two books are must-read texts for anyone who is drawn to the shamanic path. A shaman works to help heal their community‚s spiritual ills and the modern shaman's community is the human family. These books help explain how our culture got the way it is, and the only way things can change. The Global Brain by Peter Russell. An enlightening look at planetary consciousness. Prayers of the Cosmos translated by Neil Douglas-Klotz. This book is beautiful because it offers Jesus Christ‚s words in his native language of Aramaic. They feel much different than any known Bible version. I like these words much better. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. A story of the man who became the Buddha, a description of a person finding and becoming "enlightenment". Animal Speak by Ted Andrews. An excellent encyclopedia of animal and bird symbolism from around the world. A great resource for learning more about the animals that reveal themselves to you through your dreams, spirit journeys and interactions in the 3-D. Love is in the Earth by Melody. A comprehensive reference book of stones and crystals. The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker. Anyone who is interested in Women's Mysteries,. the Goddess, or looking at our culture through the lens of the feminine perspective must read this extensive text. An excellent resource. Tibetan book of Living and Dying by Sogy Rinpoche Learning the truth about "death" and how to deal with it is essential to living in harmony with Nature. The Tibetan Buddhists have much insight into this inevitable part of our existence, how to participate with death as a part of life. A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield. An excellent guidebook for the spiritual path walker Singing the Soul Back Home by Cait'lin Matthews The White Goddess by Robert Graves. A beautiful study of the influence of Goddess worship in ancient Europe, and so many other things I cannot list them here. Authors and Subjects Tom Brown Jr. Nature Spirituality, Outdoor Survival, Tracking Caroline Myss - The anatomy of healing Terrance McKenna - Sacred Medicinals, exploring the "altered" states Michael Moore - The premier herbalist of the western plants. He has books about the plants of the Pacific West, the Mountain West, and The Desert Southwest. Stanislov Grof - Sacred consciousness through the breath The Mayan Calendar - Jose Arguelles (Dreamspell) John Major Jenkins and Kenneth Johnson (Highland Maya Count) Holger Kalweit- Shamanism Hilary Stewart- The art and life of Northwest Coast Native Peoples Starhawk- Author of Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing and Web of Power among many others. Starhawk is a spiritual and earth activist who is working to bring about a positive future. (www.starhawk.org) LINKS Shamanism / War and Peace / Nature LINKS TO SITES ABOUT SHAMANISM The following links were compiled by a woman who wishes not to be named here. Thank you. http://haldjas.folklore.ee/~aado/ "hereditary transmission of shamanism" and more. Website on traditional practices of the Bedouin peoples, particularly in Jordan. http://www.acacialand.com http://www.shamansouth.com Resource for audio and video documentation on shamanism http://www.sound.photosynthesis.com Geyser---the national epic of the Buryats --- a key to understanding the intricate cosmology of one Mongol nation http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/8226/geser.html http:// www.shamancircles.org --- non profit organization which links shaman circles and individuals around the world http://www.ca-c.org “Central Asia and the Caucaus” center for Central Asian studies. Political and Social studies of the region Center For The Study of Eurasian Nomads. Founded by Jeannine Davis-Kimball http://www.csen.org EuroArch --http://realeuroarch.itu.dk/index.tcl. Community for the study of European Archeology. http://pages.sssnet.com/7genex7/index.html Discussion about the concept that Scythians have links to Celtic tribes and Anglo-Saxon tribes genetically as well as the later descendants and sub-tribes of Scythia directly mixing with Celts. http://www.expeditionnews.com “EXPEDITION NEWS" is a monthly review of significant expeditions, research projects and newsworthy adventures. It is distributed online and by mail to media representatives, corporate sponsors, educators, research librarians, environmentalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. This new forum on the outdoors covers projects that stimulate, motivate and educate.” http://www.siberianshamanism.com/indexing.html. The Siberian Shamanism website which provides links to shamans personally who are considered of very high rank. Dissertations in Central Asian Studies sponsored by Harvard. Great source of information and contacts for programs. http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~casww/diss/CASWdiss_Anthropology.html “Council On Spiritual Practices”. Lists work by someone known only as “Furst” who actually tackles and transforms Eliade. http://www.csp.org/chrestomathy/ancient_traditions.html http://www.satya.com/shamanism/syllabus.htm web link which lists a study of central asian shamanism and cites the “importance of ritual dress” in shamanic work by a professor at Columbia University. http://www.eurasia.org Self Explanatory when you read it. Peace Lovers PHOTOGRAPHS OF WAR PROTESTS ALL OVER THE WORLD: http://people.cornellcollege.edu/a-free/feb15.htm Nature THE SONORAN DESERT: http://www.sonorandesert.org/ Movies and Videos Waking Life an "animated" journey into consciousness. See this and know all, or at least be left with very important questions. eXistenZ with Jennifer Jason Leigh -Oh how close we are to the events in this movie becoming "real". An interesting look at a possible future. The Matrix with Keanu Reeves -Not much needs to be said about this movie. Either you feel it, or you don't. This is definitely an action movie but the idea is right on. The "matrix" is real. Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise- If you an get through the love story... The ending is quite interesting. TECH SUPPORT!!!! How do we know where we are? Himalaya Pathfinder-The only movie made by the Saami people (tribal people of northern Europe) in their own language. (subtitled) A great shaman story of old Europe.
copyright 2000 Shamanic Productions LLC	The Institute \| Class Schedule \| Quynn for Hire\| At-Home Study \| Summer Tour \| TV & Radio / Store \| Resources \| Shamanic Q&A \|\| Accepting the Ashes/ Contact/Links
this web woven by :Digital :Deb this web woven by :Digital :Deb