Shamanism

that rule and create life. We attempt to explain that which we cannot see by observing what is tangible; as such, many groups have observed and venerated the spirits of nature and ancestors as the driving force of all life through the tradition of shamanism. Before, during, and after the spread…

Similar to Shamanism, Voodoo has received a negative connotation in the United States (Brown, p. 4). Like shamanism, this negativity arises from misunderstanding and the fear of such misunderstanding. In Hatian Voodoo a regular practice is the possession performance, or trance state in which the priestess becomes…

In Vivekanda’s “Soul, God and Religion”, one of the author’s key points is that when we study different religions, we find that “In essence they are one”. Elaborating, Vivekanda explains that the same foundational principals are taught by all “true” religions. From my personal perspective, and in light of what I have learned about religion in the past, I agree that all religions are, in essence, the same. Religion is a set of guidelines which helps a person to lead a more fulfilling life, and a…

Marriage practices in India are well-known to the Western world, however, in the article by Serena Nanda, she discusses all types of marriages practiced within the country. How involved family members, particularly the parents are involved with their children getting married, arranged marriage, and the long process of finding a suitable spouse for their child — many factors are considered in this process. The author visited India many times and has strong ties to the country; match-making is…

The Effects of Wang Kon’s Ten Inductions from Goryeo Until the End of Joseon Although the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) and Wang Kon (r. 918-943) is separated from modern Korea by hundreds of years. Nearing his death, Wang Kon wrote the ten injunctions as a set of instructions to ensure the continuation of the dynasty; however, there are still remaining aspects of this dynasty through stories and even the organization of cities. Specifically, the concept of geomancy has survived through revolutions…

yet been discussed or mentioned in Philosophy of Religion, the theological and philosophical beliefs of the Hmong, are a minority from Southeast Asia. This paper will explain the background of the people and elaborate on the beliefs of animism and shamanism. Animism is a religion or belief that all inanimate objects have a soul or guardian…

Cultural diversity is an important study because of the challenge presented by the health care needs of a growing number of diverse cultural communities and linguistic groups, each with its own cultural traits and health challenges. Healthcare organizations, agencies and others need to contribute to identifying further connections between reductions in health disparities and appropriate delivery of health information and health care (National Institute of Health, 2017).…

Throughout human history, recurring stories and themes pop up around the world, crossing borders of both language and culture. Though they can vary from tales of a great flood to how the world came to be, the most common and easily-identifiable is the Hero’s Journey. Outlined by Joseph Campbell, the Hero’s Journey is the story of a great person travelling to a strange, otherworldly place (literal or metaphorical,) facing a fearsome enemy, and returning to the “normal” world having gained wisdom…

Trekking from one side of the globe to the other, I have been in search for answers and meaning to my life. I was determined to seek the answers and find the paths which would lead me in the direction of my calling. Much to my surprise, the answers had been in front of me my whole life. I discovered that my calling was to help others heal through the gifts of shamanic practice. In this essay, I will be exploring and giving my personal testimony and experience on the journey to becoming a…

however the definition of religion can also be seen this way, but can cause more confusion than necessary. For one, I know my mother has told me that it believing in Shamanism involved normal daily activity that they didn’t have books or readings on how to do it, instead they learned it through socialization. In the Hmong culture, Shamanism is heavily practiced. It celebrates the well-being of a person, to births, the descendant of the dead,…