| Description |
xxix, 144 pages ; 19 cm |
| Contents |
The eagle and the snake (Finding your own truth) -- The riverman (Flowing with the cycles of life) -- The birth of Quetzalcoatl (Ignite your imagination and creativity) -- The jungle (A lesson in awareness) -- The rattlesnake initiation (The power of ritual) -- The devil's cave (Embracing the shadow self) -- Divinity and discernment (The lessons of Madre Sarita) -- The day of the dead (Death and honoring our ancestors). |
| Summary |
"For generation after generation, Toltec shamans have passed down their wisdom through teaching stories. The purpose of these stories is to implant a seed of knowledge in the mind of the listener, where it can ultimately sprout and blossom into a new and better way of life. In The Wisdom of the Shamans: What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life, Toltec shaman and master storyteller don Jose Ruiz shares some of the most popular stories from his family's oral tradition, and offers corresponding lessons that illustrate the larger ideas within each story. Ruiz begins by explaining that contrary to the stereotypical image of 'witchdoctor,' the ancient shamans were men and women who fulfilled several roles within their communities: philosopher, spiritual guide, medical doctor, psychologist, and friend. According to Ruiz, their teachings are not primitive or reserved for a chosen few initiates, but are instead a powerful series of lessons on love and life that are available us all. To that aim, he has included exercises, meditations, and shamanic rituals in an effort to help you experience the personal transformation these stories offer. The shamans taught that the truth you seek is inside of you. Let these stories, lessons, and tools be your guide to finding the innate wisdom that lives within."--Publisher description. |
| Subject |
Shamanism.
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Conduct of life.
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Toltec philosophy -- Miscellanea.
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| Genre |
Nonfiction.
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| ISBN |
9781938289729 |
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1938289722 |
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