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This article is from the Religion-Shamanism FAQ, by Dean Edwards,
Stef Jones, Jilara, Jane Beckman, Ann Albers with numerous
contributions by others.
21 Shamanic Tradition
Systems of religious and spiritual practice of
shamans become traditions over time which are passed on from shaman
teacher to shaman apprentice. These usually contain the a specialized
knowledge and understanding of the lore of the community being served;
recognizing the presence of Spirit and of natural and elemental
forces, guiding, helping, ancestor and teaching spirits; blessings,
charms, wards and ceremonies; methods of divination; the means for
creating or obtaining the costume and equipment necessary for the
performance of shamanic responsibilities, initiatory rites; and
techniques of shamanic flight and access to other realms and states of
consciousness. In addition, there are some aspects of these traditions
which may also be learned in dreams or while in trance state or from
direct observation of Nature and of life in the community. In some
instances, a community may be without a shaman to pass on these
traditions. When this occurs and direct instruction by experienced
shamans is not possible, the new shaman must reacquire the
continuity of the shamanic tradition from dreams, inner journeys and
observation as the primary sources of his or her training.
Dean Edwards (deane@netcom.com)
The practice of shamanism within a particular culture.
Stef Jones (stef@netcom.com)
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