Shamanism,is the most ancient form of mysticism, and the root of all later spiritual
traditions. The word shaman is a name of Mongol origin, used by the Siberian tribes
to signify someone who has access to other spiritual dimensions. It has now come to
be used as a general name for all such mystics.
Shamans have power to heal, or harm. To make prophecies, to receive visions,
and to penetrate the mysteries of life and death. They can Astral travel,and communicate
with animals, nature spirits, and the power of life.Shamans induce ecstatic trances,
by sacred rituals, drumming, song or communing with Nature.
Most, but not all, consume hallucinogenic plants, and other magical techniques.
In these mystical states, the shaman transends his personal identity, and becomes
a representative of his tribal group, in the spiritual world.
Most shamanic cultures, see the journey as being made through many lives,
with the soul reincarnating over and over again. The belief in reincarnation
has been retained and developed by nearly all the later mystical traditions
of the world, including those of Hindus, Buddhists, ancient mystery school pagans,
early Christian Gnostics, and later Christian Cathers, Jewish Kabbalists and Islamic Sufis.
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