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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. www.madeleinelengle.com
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. www.edepot.com
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. www.ishmael.com
The Global Brain by Peter Russell. An enlightening look at planetary consciousness.
www.peterussell.com
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. www.selfknowledge.org
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. A story of the man who became the Buddha, a description of a person finding and becoming "enlightenment".
http://www.online-literature.com/hesse/siddhartha/
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.
www.controverscial.com
Love is in the Earth by Melody. A comprehensive reference book of stones and crystals.
www.taomchi.com
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.
www.drawingdownthemoon.com/books/books_wicca.html
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 www.spiritwalk.org/kornfield.htm
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.
www.big.com.au/fallen/graves.html
"Flight of the Goose" by Lesley Thomas is an award-winning novel of an arctic shaman woman, endorsed by Sandra Ingerman, who calls it 'brilliant and amazing.'"
http://www.lesleythomas.alaskawriters.com
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