Michael J. Harner Books

The pioneering author of The Way of the Shaman continues his exploration of universal shamanism in this “wonderful, fascinating” guide (Carlos Castaneda) In 1980, Michael Harner blazed the trail for the worldwide revival of shamanism with his seminal classic The Way of the Shaman. In this long-awaited sequel, he provides new evidence of the reality of heavens. Drawing from a lifetime of personal shamanic experiences and more than 2,500 reports of Westerners’ experiences during shamanic ascension, Harner highlights the striking similarities between their discoveries, indicating that the heavens and spirits they’ve encountered do indeed exist. He also provides instructions on his innovative core-shamanism techniques, so that readers too can ascend to heavenly realms, seek spirit teachers, and return later at will for additional healing and advice. Written by the leading authority on shamanism, Cave and Cosmos is a must-read not only for those interested in shamanism, but also for those interested in spirituality, comparative religion, near-death experiences, healing, consciousness, anthropology, and the nature of reality.

A classic ethnographic account of this freedom-loving people of South America, written for the scholar and layperson alike. The Jivaro (Shuar) are unusual among many shamanic peoples in the degree to which they focus on Middle World spirit helpers. The Middle World cross-culturally is complex in terms of the kinds of spirit helpers that can be found there; almost all can both help and cause trouble. In the Foundation's programs, spirit helpers are primarily sought in the Upper and Lower Worlds, where there are - as far as has been discovered - only compassionate helping spirits. That being said, the Jivaro provide a fascinating look at a shamanic people who work with Middle World spirit helpers in complex ways, with both healing and harmful results.

Anthropologists report their findings on the use and importance of hallucinogenic plants in shamanistic practices.

This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism - what it is, where it came from, how you can participate.

Nel corso dei suoi studi antropologici presso gli indigeni dell'Alta Amazzonia, nel 1956, sperimentando una mistura sacra, l'Autore ebbe rivelazioni e visioni straordinarie. Convinto dell'autenticità di tali esperienze, confermategli da un maestro sciamano, Michael Harner decise di approfondire le sue ricerche. In questo libro egli intende trasmettere l'antica conoscenza degli sciamani a tutti coloro che per secoli ne sono stati esclusi. Senza l'uso di sostanze psicotrope, attraverso semplici metodi ed esercizi messi a punto per raggiungere uno stato alterato di coscienza, il lettore potrà conseguire un profondo equilibrio interiore, il benessere fisico e una piena spiritualità. Queste tecniche di introduzione allo sciamanismo possono essere praticate sia individualmente che in gruppo; già migliaia di persone hanno avuto la possibilità, attraverso di esse, di usare gli straordinari poteri curativi degli sciamani, partecipando alle tecniche olistiche della salute, alla spiritualità e ai tentativi di sanare la crisi ambientale su scala mondiale. I poteri derivanti dalla pratica sciamanica possono aiutare a guarire se stessi, le altre persone e la nostra Terra ferita.

Esta colección de escritos inéditos reúne a destacados autores del movimiento neo-chamánico, quienes investigan los orígenes y la práctica del chamanismo, así como su relevancia en el mundo contemporáneo.

Basándose en una larga vida de experiencias chamánicas y en más de 2.500 informes de experiencias de personas durante su ascensión chamánica, Michael Harner destaca las asombrosas semejanzas entre sus descubrimientos, señalando que los cielos y espíritus que se encuentran en la ascensión existen en realidad. También aporta instrucciones sobre sus innovadoras técnicas chamánicas a fin de que los lectores también puedan ascender a reinos celestiales, buscar a maestros espirituales y regresar a voluntad para sanarse. Escrito por la principal autoridad en la materia, La cueva y el cosmos no sólo es una lectura obligada para los interesados en el chamanismo, sino también para quienes quieran indagar en la espiritualidad, la religión comparada, las experiencias cercanas a la muerte, la sanación, la consciencia, la antropología y la naturaleza de la realidad.

Un manuel irremplaçable qui permet de comprendre et de pratiquer la transe chamanique sans plantes, avec pour seule aide un tambour. Une référence mondiale, entièrement mise à jour par Laurent Huguelit, coauteur de Le Chamane et le Psy. Le pouvoir de guérison des chamanes est aujourd'hui pris au sérieux par un nombre croissant de professionnels de la santé. Avec ce livre, l'anthropologue Michael Harner nous emmène à la source de la guérison chamanique. Michael Harner a compilé les pratiques chamaniques commune à diverses traditions et mis au point une méthode simple, à la portée de tous, pour en faire l'expérience. Dans un style très vivant et souvent humoristique, il guide pas à pas le lecteur dans des exercices qui permettent d'atteindre un état modifié de conscience sans utilisation de plantes rituelles, avec comme seul outil un tambour ou un hochet. La compréhension du voyage chamanique est facilitée par des récits de l'auteur (comme son initiation à l'ayahuasca chez les Indiens Jivaro, devenue un morceau d'anthologie) aussi bien que de novices racontant leurs expériences lors d'ateliers organisés par l'anthropologue. Illustré par quinze dessins inédits.