{"product_id":"ayahuasca-visions-the-religious-iconography-of-a-peruvian-shaman-unveiling-the-sacred-mysteries-of-ayahuasca-9781556433115","title":"Ayahuasca Visions: The Religious Iconography of a Peruvian Shaman--Unveiling the Sacred Mysteries of Ayahuasca","description":"\u003cb\u003eA storied journey into the psychedelic realm: unravel the sacred mysteries of Ayahuasca with a renowned Amazonian shaman and anthropologist duo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnveiling nearly 50 vivid painting masterpieces revealing Ayahuasca's mind-expanding impact on human consciousness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the mesmerizing world of Ayahuasca in this classic volume. Featuring the visionary art of Pablo Amaringo and the anthropological expertise of Luis Eduardo Luna, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyahuasca Visions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e presents nearly 50 vibrant, full-color pieces of artwork. Each vision illustrates a deep understanding of how Ayahuasca affects human consciousness. The artworks integrate plant teachers and shamanic powers, like the Three Types of Sorcerers, along with the spirit world, including forest spirits, chthonic spirits, and ouranian spirits. Additionally, they explore concepts related to illness and healing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn an era where Ayahuasca is gaining global popularity for its benefits to spiritual growth, self-exploration, and mental well-being, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyahuasca Visions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide. It not only documents the rich tapestry of visions induced by this potent brew--it reinforces the profound connection between humans and the natural world. Whether you're embarking on a personal spiritual journey or seeking a deeper understanding of Ayahuasca, this book is your gateway to the mysteries of this remarkable plant teacher. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEsteemed scholars such as Professor Richard Schultes, Terence McKenna, and Åke Hultkrantz applaud \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyahuasca Visions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e for its unique blend of vivid psychedelic art with ethnographic insight. The book serves as an enlightening journey into the Ayahuasca experience, demystifies its profound impact on the psyche, and provides a broad understanding of the plant's spiritual and therapeutic dimensions within Amazonian shamanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter César Amaringo practiced for many years as a healer in the Peruvian Amazon. Today he paints the visions he remembers from his shamanic practice and teachers young people to paint as director of the USKO-AYAR Amazonian School of Painting in Pucallpa, an art school he cofounded with Luis Eduardo Luna in 1988, where local youth are educated in the care and preservation of the Amazon ecosystem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuis Eduardo Luna was born and raised in the Colombian Amazon region. He earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Comparative Religion of Stockholm University. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and Fellow of the Linnaean Society of London. The author of \u003ci\u003eVegetalismo: Shamanism among the Mestizo Population of the Peruvian Amazon\u003c\/i\u003e, he has been a Senior Lecturer in Spanish at the Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki since 1979 and since 1986 an Associate of the Botanical Museum of Harvard University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620131836178,"sku":"9781556433115","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce28403f-f74d-47d0-af31-057a53e8ebb5.jpg?v=1732560852","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ayahuasca-visions-the-religious-iconography-of-a-peruvian-shaman-unveiling-the-sacred-mysteries-of-ayahuasca-9781556433115","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}