Shamanic Experience Practical Guide [Paperback]

Kenneth Meadows (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Random House (May 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712610634
• ISBN-13: 978-0712610636
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,870,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good primer on Shamanism, but not the only tradition., May 12, 2000

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W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shamanic Experience: A Practical Guide to Contemporary Shamanism (Earth Quest) (Paperback)

There is much in this book I agree with, and some that I disagree with.

When you use this book do not become dogmatic into believeing that his way is the only way. If you feel guided to honor the elements in different directions (as I do) follow your guidance.

In several places Mr. Meadows used the term "American Indian" as if there was only one tradition. There were more than 500 American Indian nations speaking about 175 or so different languages.

Some tribes place the element fire in the east because the sun rises in the east. Some tribes place fire in the south because this is where the sun is located during the hottest part of the day, and then the Bear Tribe founded by the late Chippewa medicine man (Sun Bear) places the element fire in the north.

I do not know with any certainty which tribe Mr. Meadows received his knowledge from, but I am assuming it was from the Lakota Sioux because he uses their name for Great Spirit (Wakan-Tanka).

If you have questions or comments. E-Mail me. Two Bears:

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, solid introduction to the Shamanic path, April 8, 2002

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shamanic Experience: A Practical Guide to Contemporary Shamanism (Earth Quest) (Paperback)

This is a very comprehensive introduction to the shamanic experience in chapters discussing inter alia the new inner frontier, the cosmos of the shaman, tools, totems and allies, the journey, power animals, guides, teachers, guardians, healing and the sacred laws. In almost all the fundamentals these teachings correspond with the ancient knowledge, current New Age and New Thought beliefs and with the wisdom of the East. As the author puts it so well: "Shamanism has no leaders or dogmas, and shamanism has no followers, only doers." In other words, it is the responsibility of the individual to find the divine within. The style is accessible and engaging and the text is enhanced by explanatory illustrations. There are exercises, a glossary, bibliography and index. An enlightening read and a valuable reference work.