Was the Buddha a Shaman? - Paperback

by Joy Manne Phd (Author)

This book is based on research based on the original texts of the Pali Canon, the shamanic literature, and Jungian psychology. It shows that there is a common pattern in the development of a shaman and that the Buddha's development follows this pattern. It argues that consciousness is naturally shamanic.

Author Biography

Joy Manné studied Sanskrit and Pali. Her doctorate was in Debates and Case Histories in the Pali Canon. This book covers one of her major findings: the relationship between shamanism and consciousness. Joy is the author of Buddhist Psychology in Everyday Life. Manné is the author of Conscious Breathing: How Shamanic Breathwork Can Transform Your Life. www.joymanne.org