The Andean Codex: Adventures and Initiations Among the Peruvian Shamans Contributor(s): Williams, J. E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1571743049 ISBN-13: 9781571743046 Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2005 Annotation: This spiritual travelogue, based on Dr. Williams' 30 years spent among the shamans of Peru, includes descriptions of the shamanic ceremonies performed at sacred sites such as Machu Picchu and Cuzco as well as Williams' initiations using the mind-expanding psychedelic "ayahuasca" and the sacred coca plant. |
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BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Shamanism - Body, Mind & Spirit | Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge - Body, Mind & Spirit | Spiritualism - General |
Dewey: 299.883 |
LCCN: 2005012723 |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.56" W x 8.52" L (0.60 lbs) 216 pages |
Themes: - Topical - New Age |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: For more than thirty years Dr. J. E. Williams has risked his health and personal safety to journey among shamans in Peru, the place he calls the mystical and spiritual center of our times. In its rain forests, mountains, and environmentally attuned indigenous population, Peru's mystical landscape fosters inner discovery. The Andean Codex guides the reader step by step through journeys to Andean sacred places like Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Moray, and in the process uncovers the esoteric meaning of these ruins. Williams recounts his initiation with Peruvian shamans, including shamanic ceremonies he performed at Machu Picchu and his experiences using the mind-expanding, heart-opening ayahuasca and the sacred coca plant. Throughout these encounters, Williams weaves in practical advice that brings the wisdom of Andean shamans to life. His unforgettable account of their prayers, practices, and ceremonies offers a rare opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a shaman and experience the Andean sacred way. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, J. E.: - Dr. J. E. Williams has practiced Oriental Medicine for more than two decades and is the author of three books. Presently, he is the academic dean at the East West College of Natural Medicine. |
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