Essays about: "shamanism"

Found 4 essays containing the word shamanism.

1. 1. HOW AYAHUASCA-CEREMONIES CHANGE PERCEPTIONS OF NATURAL VALUES IN PARTICIPANTS : THE LINKS TO NATURE AND THE ROLE OF SHAMANIC RITUALS

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Klaus Blomster; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The South American psychedelic brew ayahuasca has seen a surge of popularity among western users in the past decade, both in the Amazon and in the Western World. This has caused interest in the field of psychiatric research, as some psychedelics have been approved in some countries for clinical trials in treating mental illnesses. READ MORE

3. 2. Healing, knowledge and transcendental experiences of unity : Motivations and experiences of shamanism and entheogens in the Andes.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Rasmus Lindahl; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study examines motivations and experiences of shamanism and entheogens in the Andesfrom the perspective of the participants of entheogenic ceremonies. The results suggest thatemotional healing, pursuit of knowledge, need for connection and transcendence are prevalentmotivators of the participants. READ MORE

4. 3. A search for the sacred - contemporary shamanism in the north of Norway and Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Frederika Wennermo; [2016]
   Keywords : contemporary shamanism; ethnographic research; meaning analysis; psychology of religion; social engagements; spiritual transformation;

   Abstract : The research I present within this thesis is a meaning analysis of contemporary shamanism for practitioners in the north of Norway and Sweden. I have used ethnographic research methods of observation, participation, conversations, interviews, context research and analysis of written texts. READ MORE

5. 4. ART/CONSCIOUSNESS SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION AND ITS CORRELATION

   University essay from Kungl. Konsthögskolan

   Author : Naun Rodrigo Juarez Gonzalez; [2013]
   Keywords : Altermodern; multicultural; appropriation; ready-made; spirituality; consciousness; shamanism; pseudoartist; relational art; thief; charlatan; new cults; words; adaptation; control; internet; smartphone; interactive games; copy rights; pseudoscience; Altermodern; mångkulturellt; appropriation; ready-made; andlighet; medvetenhet; Shamanism; Pseudoartist; relationell konst; tjuv; charlatan; nya kulter; ord; anpassning; kontroll; internet; Smartphone; interaktiva spel; kopieringsrättigheter; pseudovetenskap;

   Abstract : This essay is more or less a very boring analog game in paper, which is trying to find the similitude between ART and CONSCIOUSNESS, as well as the boundaries of legality of taking over or stealing someone else's work. The dynamic of this game of mine starts by choosing a lecture of any research and change some keywords to create a new research. READ MORE