What is a shaman?

What is a shaman?

According to famed American psychologist and consciousness pioneer, Stanley Krippner, shamans are “community-assigned magico-religious professionals who deliberately alter their consciousness in order to obtain information from the ‘spirit world.’

What is Siberian shamanism?

Modern Siberian shamans believe that a quarter of its population practices shamanism. This sect of shamanism is called Tengerism and has been recognized as a national religion. This shamanic practice focuses on environmentalism and co-existence with other religions.

Is shamanism still practiced in the USSR?

While shamanism was outlawed under the Soviet Union, it has had a resurgence since the fall of the USSR. Modern Siberian shamans believe that a quarter of its population practices shamanism. This sect of shamanism is called Tengerism and has been recognized as a national religion.

What is the best book on shamanism?

The Encyclopedia of Shamanism. New York: Rosen Publishing Group. Som’e, M. (1993). Ritual, Power, Healing and Community. New York: Penguin Books. Shaman: Journal of the International Society for Shamanistic Research, 1, 1 (1993), Szeged, Hungary: Molnar & Kelemen Oriental Publishers.