Trance, Initiation and Psychotherapy in Nepalese Shamanism

"Trance, Initiation and Psychotherapy in Nepalese Shamanism" by Larry G. Peters offers a meticulous study of Tamang and Tibetan Shamanism, drawing from extensive, lifelong research in the Himalayas. This book combines anthropological insights with a deep exploration of shamanic practices, examining their relevance in contemporary Nepal. It presents Shamanism as humankind's original mystical tradition and a cross-cultural phenomenon that first systematically explored inner spiritual spaces.

Why You Should Read?

• Understand Shamanism as a foundational spiritual discipline and its phenomenological aspects.
• Explore the connections between Shamanism and later spiritual traditions like Yoga, Vipassana, and Tantra.
• Gain insight into the enduring psychological and spiritual patterns present in shamanic initiation.
• Examine the contemporary relevance of traditional shamanic practices within a modern context.