The Shamanic Journey is a term used by anthropologists for the “spiritual (soul) traveling” of the shaman into what is called “non-ordinary reality”, the inner dream world where it becomes possible to communicate with the spirits of ones choosing.
This day long event will be devoted to the history of shamanism, the structure of the shamanic world view of animism and the three interconnected worlds. We will then proceed with the practices of creating and living in sacred space, the shamanic journey to the upper and lower worlds, and finding personal teachers in both worlds. We will also discuss drum and rattle-making for those interested in creating their own shamanic tools.
Shamanism has been deemed “the mother of all healing modalities and religious systems”. It is an ancient, worldwide phenomenon that has been practiced by every culture throughout history. A close examination of today’s healing, and spiritual systems will reveal that these methods have emerged through the explorations, expanded consciousness and compassionate hearts of the indigenous shamans. According to the shamans and their ancient beliefs in animism, “the entire universe is alive and teeming with spirits!
Our Presenter:
Gregory Besek is a lifelong spiritual practitioner and religious mystic. Raised a Roman Catholic, Greg began his extended spiritual training in 1972, becoming a solitary monk and taking the Hindu Brahmacharya vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. In 1974, he was accepted into a Hindu Ashram where he lived for 5 years as a monastic under the tutelage of Guru Maharaj Ji of Hardwar, India. Here he studied and practiced the essence of the Hindu Vedic lifestyle of service, satsang and meditation until 1980.
As a result of a spontaneous spiritual experience in the 80’s, Greg was led into the mystical world of Shamanism. During the next 30 years, he studied with many renowned individuals in this field including Michael Harner of The Foundation of Shamanic Studies and Aama Bombo of Boudhanath, Nepal. He further studied with shamans of Peru (Don Oscar Miro Quesada), Tibet (Dr. Larry Peters), Native America (Don Cardinal), Celtic (Tom Cowan), Korea (Hiah Park), Romani Gypsy King (Patrick Jasper Lee) and Mongolia (Sarangerel).
In 1994, Gregory began a teaching center called “The Center Pole” whose guiding light was in “keeping ancient spiritual traditions alive!” Through The Center Pole, he conducted over 250 workshops, along with numerous lectures, and seminars for people along the east coast helping those attending to follow their deepest desire, a oneness with their own heart