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This is an ongoing US and global project to help enthusiasts, scholars, practitioners, and curious parties learn more about shamanic living in a contemporary culture. The space here is devoted to sharing info, experiences and opinions about all forms of shamanic expression covering shamanism's multiple permutations. Among subjects explored are traditions, techniques, insights, definitions, events, artists, authors, and creativity. You are invited to draw from your own experiences and contribute.

What is a SHAMAN?

MAYAN: "a technichian of the Holy, a lover of the Sacred." CELTIC: "Empower the people...by changing the way we think." MEXICAN APACHE: "Someone who has simply learned to give freely of themselves..." AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL: "...a teacher or healer, a wisdom keeper of knowledge... (who) takes people to a door and encourages them to enter." W. AFRICAN DIAGRA: "views every event in life within a spiritual context." HAWAIIAN: "...human bridges to the spiritual world and its laws and the material world and its trials..." QUECHUA INDIAN: "embodies all experience." AMAZON: "...willing to engage the forces of the Universe...in a beneficial end for self, people, and for life in general."


-- from Travelers, Magicians and Shamans (Danny Paradise)

Friday, March 4, 2011

MORE JERO AYU PICS


Jero Ayu greeting a guest. Only ceremonial clothes are allowed.

 The Balinese-Chinese shrine flanked by Kuan Yin images 


 A Balinese Hindu priest and his wife wait in line with others to receive a blessing from Ayu.
 One of Ayu's followers stands and starts to dance during a meditation session

 Some observers waiting for their turn

 My Guide and wood master, Wak, who is also one of Ayu's followers 
 A meal for all visitors prepared by friends and family members


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