Shamanism is a disciplined way of obtaining knowledge and help, which is based on the premise that we do not have to limit ourselves to working on a reality, in a dimension, when we need assistance. There is another great reality that can help us in our life; a reality full of beauty and harmony, ready to provide us with the same type of wisdom that we have read about in the works of the great mystics and prophets and that millennia ago was the heritage of all humanity. We just have to keep a mind free of prejudices and make the necessary effort to follow the journey of the shaman.

In this collection of hitherto unpublished writings, prominent authors of the neo-shamanic movement explore the origins and practice of shamanism, as well as its relevance in the modern world. Are Shamanic Healing Methods Compatible With Western Medicine? Can shamanism help in times of crisis or difficult transitions in life? Is it timely to look for meaning in the swamp of industrialization and technological turncoat? Will it contribute to healing the planet and avoiding an ecological catastrophe or a nuclear holocaust? These are some of the questions that Michael Harner, Joan Halifax, Stanislav Grof, Brooke Medicine Eagle, Stanley Krippner, Jeanne Achterberg, Serge King and twelve other renowned contributors explore in this comprehensive anthology.