The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol: Medicine Teachings for Modern Times

ISBN: 1594773491

Author: Pinkson Ph.D., Tom Soloway

Condition: New

True account of a decade-long apprenticeship with Huichol shamans in the Mexican Sierra Madre Contains an insiders view of the Huichols shamanic spiritual practices, including their ritual use of peyote Offers the Huichol path to sustainable healing for individuals and our planetNever conquered by Europeans, the Huichol--known for their use of peyote in spiritual ceremonies--have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life. Growing from a deeply rooted respect and reverence for the natural world, the Huichols shamanic spiritual practices focus on living life in harmony with all living things and offer a path to a truly sustainable future.The Shamanic Wisdom of the Huichol is the autobiographical account of Pinksons decade-long immersion in the shamanic traditions of the Huichol tribes of the Sierra Madre in Mexico. From his first Huichol pilgrimage to Wiricuta (their sacred homeland) in 1981 to searching the desert for the heart medicine of peyote, Pinksons account of his initiation into the medicine teachings of the Huichol brings new life to this ancient eco-centric tradition. Providing a guiding light for those who seek to become part of the solution to our planets ecological challenges, Pinkson empowers readers to choose their own path toward healing both on a personal and a planetary level.