Mushroom Wisdom: How Shamans Cultivate Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)

~ Martin W. Ball (Author)
Key Phrases: entheogen experience, mushroom cater, mushroom experience, Main Points, Native American, Frederick Swain (more...)

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Mushroom Wisdom explores the universal aspects of the psilocybin mushroom experience as it relates to spirituality. Author Martin Ball explains how mushroom use can lead the spiritual seeker to profound states of self-awareness and radical understanding of the nature of the self, reality, and the sacred. Topics include looking into the spiritual mirror to uncover an authentic sense of self, developing “witness” consciousness to overcome self-limiting concepts and judgments, and removing obstacles of ego and self-induced suffering to trigger the rich experience of “spirit flow.” The book also addresses the creation and use of ritual, sacred objects, and the importance of sound and silence. Ball distinguishes between using mushrooms in spiritual work as opposed to simply having a pleasant psychedelic experience. Not a guide to how to have “fun” with psilocybin mushrooms, Mushroom Wisdom is a serious investigation into deep spiritual nature, drawing on both a wide array of scientific disciplines and ancient shamanic practices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Ronin Publishing (December 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579510361
• ISBN-13: 978-1579510367
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid introductory material into shaman psychology, March 11, 2007

By	Inayat2012 youtube (USA) - See all my reviews

Finally, we have post baby-boom author with the authority and integrity of McKenna to talk about altered concsciousness. This material is more of a general orientation into modes of thought, consciousness, and perspectives used by mystics, shamans, knowers, etc. This is not a technical book. But there is enough here on insight and orientation alone to make it an almost required resource for anyone researching mystical experiences. If you are new to the spiritual path or mystical studies then there is much more than a pinch[beck] of good information here. Much of the authors music is also good expecially Shaman's Path.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful piece of work, December 14, 2006

By	Charles E. Kaihewalu - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i am still currently reading this book and loving it.well thought out and very interesting.not your typical book on magic mushrooms.it goes well beyond the realms of explaining the spiritual use of our little fungus buddies.not a how to grow guide which makes it extra special.this book is a spiritual guide.another thing i will point out is the art work contained within is exceptional.i recommend this book to anyone interested in self spirituality and guidance.great job martin.peace.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good, January 5, 2007

By	3rd Hybrid "www.3rdhybrid.com music for th... (here, now) - See all my reviews

reccommended for anybody intrested in modern shamanism, consciousness, awareness, spirituality, positive world change. very good book, very well written