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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-100892819138
ISBN-139780892819133
eBay Product ID (ePID)2326610
Product Key Features
Book TitleShamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicShamanism, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
AuthorSurendra Bahadur Shahi, Christian Rätsch, Claudia Müller-Ebeling
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight50.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-008091
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsShamanic and yogic traditions of the Indian subcontinent are closely linked together in many ways. Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas carefully examines the shamanic teachings of the region, along with their Hindu and Buddhist background. The book is well researched and well referenced, not merely from an academic perspective but in light of the living tradition. Anyone interested in yoga or shamanism will find a wealth of information in this fascinating book., Readers are sure to get an introduction to both ancient and modern practices that are often invisible to Western eyes., This book is big, broad, bold, and very very beautiful, literally and metaphorically, my favorite and most functional book., An exhaustive, comprehensive, no-nonsense 300 page volume--complete with photographs of shamans in action., Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas provides well-documented research and insight regarding the contribution of pre-Buddhist cultures to our current understanding of Tantrism and Vajrayana. The depth of detailed knowledge regarding the symbolism, rituals, and the indigenous wisdom of the Nepali shamans can be attributed to the authors' combined expertise in the fields of anthropology, ethnobotany, art history, and ethnography. A visionary masterpiece!
Dewey Decimal299/.1495
Table Of ContentShamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas Preface About the Procedure: Our Way Prayer to Ganesha, Guardian of the Threshold The Kathmandu Valley'a Fertile Melting Pot Wondrous Nature Phurba: the Essence of Shamanism Vajra: The Essence of Tantra The "Thunderbolt Plant of Intoxication" Henbane as an Incense and Smoking Herb Henbane as a Beer Additive The Way of the Shamans Mundum'the Shamanism of the Kirati The Call to Become a Shaman The Way of the Gubajus and Tantrikas The Origins of Shamanism and Religion Shamanism, Hinduism, and Buddhism in Nepal Shamanic Vision, Traveling, and Flying Shamanic Healing Phytotherapy Amulets and Talismans Tantric Healing The Three Worlds and Four Directions The Eight Legs of the Spiritual Horse Life in the Mandala The South: Seat of the Shaman The North: Garuda, the Ally The East: Shiva, Father of the Shamans The West: the Great Goddess Thangkas, Images from Other Realities The Thangka Art of Nepal Mahakala-Mahakali Mañjushri and the Valley of Kathmandu Avalokiteshvara, Thousand-armed God of Fertility The Cycle of Time Hanuman, Yeti, and Ban Jhankri Dragons and Nagas The Chakra Teachings Shakti, The Shamanic Energy The Origins of Diseases Natural and Spiritual Diseases Of Gods, Bokshis, and Demons Technology: The Matter of the Shaman Dhup: Incense for the Altar of Consciousness Alcohol and Amrita Traveling Herbs and Traveling Mushrooms: Shiva's Garden The Most Important Teaching Plants Mushrooms, Phalluses, and the Food of the Gods Soma and the Magic Mushroom in the Himalayas Mantra: In the Beginning Is the Word Yantra, Tantra, Mudra Number Symbolism Ritual Instruments: The Tools of the Trade Divination and Oracle Shamanism and Meditation Sacred Nature, also a Mandala Sacred Plants Sacred Animals Sacred Stones Sacred Metals Kalinchok: Journey into the Heart Chakra of Shamanism Weather-making and Weather-makers The Blood Sacrifice The Future of Shamanism Index of the Thangkas Glossary Bibliography Discography About the Authors Acknowledgments Index
SynopsisThe first comprehensive guide to the shamans and tantrikas of Nepal * 605 color and black-and-white illustrations, including 135 color thangkas. * Includes more than 20 psychoactives never before documented. * The result of 18 years of field research. The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal may be the only culture in the world where both shamanic and tantric techniques are still alive and in full practice today. The result of eighteen years of field research, Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of shamanism that is based on the knowledge and experience of the different tribes from that region. Included are original statements from the various ethnic groups and 135 color thangkas, which act as visual guides to the specific practices of the tantric tradition. In addition to the thangkas, the book is lavishly illustrated with numerous photos of different shamanic healing ceremonies, ritual objects, and culturally significant plants that have never been published before. The book also contains a wealth of original recipes, smoking mixtures, scientific tables, charts, and descriptions of more than 20 plants whose psychoactive properties and uses by shamans have never before been researched or documented., The first comprehensive guide to the shamans and tantrikas of Nepal - 605 color and black-and-white illustrations, including 135 color thangkas. - Includes more than 20 psychoactives never before documented. - The result of 18 years of field research. The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal may be the only culture in the world where both shamanic and tantric techniques are still alive and in full practice today. The result of eighteen years of field research, Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of shamanism that is based on the knowledge and experience of the different tribes from that region. Included are original statements from the various ethnic groups and 135 color thangkas, which act as visual guides to the specific practices of the tantric tradition. In addition to the thangkas, the book is lavishly illustrated with numerous photos of different shamanic healing ceremonies, ritual objects, and culturally significant plants that have never been published before. The book also contains a wealth of original recipes, smoking mixtures, scientific tables, charts, and descriptions of more than 20 plants whose psychoactive properties and uses by shamans have never before been researched or documented.
LC Classification NumberBL2033.5.S52M84 2002
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