Shamanism: The Timeless Religion

For those seeking a more personal connection to the spiritual, this book offers a fascinating exploration of shamanism, humanity's oldest religious practice. It delves into the origins, evolution, and enduring relevance of this tradition, moving beyond organized religion to uncover a deeply resonant spiritual path.

Through extensive fieldwork in diverse locations like Indonesia and the Colombian Amazon, anthropologist Manvir Singh investigates the core of shamanism. The book examines the role of shamans as specialists who utilize altered states of consciousness for healing and divination, exploring the psychological underpinnings of spiritual transformation and the use of initiations and non-ordinary states to gain unique abilities.

This work provides a nuanced perspective on shamanic traditions, arguing for their continued re-emergence and potential contributions to modern fields like biomedicine. It offers insights into Anthropology, Psychology, and Religion and Spirituality, revealing how understanding shamanism helps illuminate our history, ourselves, and our collective future.