Question by shawtyy: is there a short story about Shamanism?
im doing a report on it, and im trying to find a story about it. Just like in Hinduism (i believer, maybe its Buddism) they tell the story about the elephant. PLEASE help.
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Answer by dmwtbuzz
Shamanism is a Native American woman or man that has been trained from child hood to be a Shaman. It is not a religion. It is not something that any person can sign up for. Sorry.
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The practice of shamanism is derived from ancient teachings and is practised throughout the five continents of the planet. Although ancient, (it is estimated that shamanism may have originated over 10,000 years ago) its practice is also contemporary, surviving in areas such as Tibet, North & South America and within various African tribes. Shamanism is used to restore balance and healing to both people and the planet we live in. The practice of shamanism involves shamanic practitioners making journeys or soul-flights to other realities in order to bring back advice, help or soul-parts for the individual/community. As such, the practitioner acts as a medium through which help is channelled.
Shamanism has existed since the beginning of time on every continent of the planet. A shaman/shamanka (feminine) is an individual that can alter his/her state of consciousness and travel at will between this world and otherworlds to find healing, guidance and knowledge for themselves, the community and the environment.