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Pilgrimage
& Initiation Journeys to Nepal
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A
sacred journey to Nepal for deep immersion into the culture,
spirituality, and healing practices of Tibetan, Tamang, and
other tribal shamans.
Shamanism in Nepal is mainstream. It exists alongside medicine
as a viable healing system. Shamans are consulted by kings,
priests, and laymen alike for healing, divination and as intermediaries
with the spirits.
The ancient wisdom tradition of Tibetan and Nepalese shamans
is passed on through pilgrimage type full-moon initiations
in which master shamans, like those with whom we work, transmit
power (sakti) for the healing of self and the prosperity of
the community.
A key feature is a pilgrimage to a sacred shrine in the Nepal
Himalayas outside Kathmandu, for shamanic initiation and empowerment.
Participants receive teachings, healings, and initiation from
Aama Bombo (Mother Shaman), a famous healer who embodies Kali
and treats as many as 50 patients a day, often conducting
dramatic healing rituals long into the night. The group will
have the opportunity to observe and participate in these rituals.
They will also meet and learn from other Tibetan and Nepalese
shamans, Buddhist lamas, Hindu sadhus, shamans, and cultural
experts, as well as visit the major residences of the deities
(shrines).
Nepal is located at the rooftop of the world, between the
powerful spiritual cultures of Tibet (Buddhist) and India
(Hindu). Our work is conducted in and around the Kathmandu
Valley (elevation 4,500’) up to a height of 8,500’
beneath the breathtaking panorama of the giant Himalayas.
Participants will sit in circle with master shamans from a
culture globally and spiritually at the farthest corner of
the world. Experienced assistants/interpreters facilitate
language, the understanding of culture, custom, myth, ritual,
and heart-to-heart conversation with shamans. |
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2010
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SHAMANIC EXPEDITION AND TRAINING
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NEPAL
2010
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16 - April 4 |
SHAMANIC EXPEDITION AND TRAINING IN NEPAL
LAND OF THE GODS
MARCH
16 – APRIL 4, 2010
3 WEEKS OF CULTURAL AND SHAMANIC IMMERSION
Led by Larry Peters, PhD
& Marti Spiegelman, MFA.
3-1/2 WEEKS OF CULTURAL AND SHAMANIC IMMERSION
Shamanism is humankind’s first spiritual discipline and is still practiced in the Nepal Himalayas. Its purpose is the healing of self, others, and the world.
Our group will receive training and initiation from Aama Bombo (Mother Shaman) in the shamanic healing arts. Aama is a Master Shaman in the Tamang (Tibetan ethnic group) tradition. Aama is our guide, teacher, and will initiate us into the fundamentals of doing shamanic work.
Four years ago, Aama Bombo was inducted into the Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and works with other shaman grandmothers from every continent. Aama has also conducted workshops throughout the United States
March is an especially scenic time, with brisk evenings and pleasant warm days. Clear skies reveal the Himalayan ranges in all their sacred splendor. To Himalayan. people, the mountains are deities.
We will travel to rural Pokhara where we will learn about the Tibetan shamanic system of healing and trance, and have quality time with the shamans to share experiences and learn their life stories.
Healings and consultations are available with any of the numerous shamans from whom we will be learning and who will be journeying with us to the numerous sacred shrines in the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys.
On the day of the full moon, we will pilgrimage to Nagarkot, a place famous for its mountain views and holy shrine. We will go in full costume with drums and perform a shaman’s dance, taught by Ram, a Tamang shaman who works with Aama
Bombo.
Larry Peters is an anthropologist, psychotherapist, and poet. He has published three books on Nepalese and Tibetan shamanism and is a shamanic practitioner. Dr. Peters has led shamanic study and initiation groups to Nepal with Aama Bombo since 1995.
Download
Flyer here
Download
Spring (PDF) Fee Schedule here
Download
Spring Contract here
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GROUP LEADERS:
Larry Peters
Anthropologist; psychotherapist; professor; initiated shaman practitioner and teacher, specializing in Tamang and Tibetan shamanic traditions; , field researcher of shamanism in
Nepal, Tuva, Siberia, Mongolia since 1976. Initiate of Aama Bombo. Research associate for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies; author of 3 books on shamanism in Nepal: Tamang Shamans, Psychotherapy in Nepalese Shamanism, and The Yeti. Contact by
email at
lpshaman@aol.com or www.tibetanshaman.com
Marti Spiegelman, MFA
Marti Spiegelman is an initiated shaman, diviner, and mentor. She is founder of Shaman’s Light™, a shamanic initiation and training program for professionals who want to make a difference in the world.
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R E G I S T R A T I O N
LARRY PETERS PHD, 1212 OLD TOPANGA CYN ROAD, TOPANGA CA
90290
phone/fax 310-455-2713 •
Email: lpshaman@aol.com
• www.tibetanshaman.com
NAME
ADDRESS
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is 50% deposit to hold my space in the trip leaving:
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Fee
for all trips includes:
- Roundtrip airfare Los Angeles to Kathmandu (business class approx. $2000 additional)
- Hotels in Bangkok and Pokhara (double occupancy)
- Hotels in Kathmandu (single occupancy)
- Air conditioned bus for inland travel (Nepal)
- Nepal visa
- Fees to shamans and staff
- Shaman’s costume and accessories
- Breakfast every morning (Nepal)
- Tips to staff
Fee does not include:
- Individual healings
- Excess baggage (limit 120 lbs)
- Entrance fees to temples and shrines
- Most lunches and dinners
- Airport departure taxes
- Drum (can be borrowed for ritual or purchased)
- Personal expenditures
OTHER
NEPAL TRIPS:
$5,495
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 15th, 2010 (with 50%
deposit.) Full payment due: February 15th, 2010
(balance 50%, with passport, and completed visa application)
REFUND POLICY: $500 service charge for refund before
February 1, 2010. No refunds given after this time (date of nonrefundable international flight purchase and hotel deposits).
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For more information call 310-455-2713
or email us at lpshaman@aol.com |
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