The Sacred Space Conference

Anthropologists tell us the word “shaman” derives from Tungus language and traditions, but few understand what that means. We will explore the history and practice of shamanism, and walk through the landscapes of North Asia, and the largely hidden and unfamiliar traditions of Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic shamanism, exploring the subtle and unique aspects of each tradition. In this class, we will explore the Indigenous spiritual and shamanic traditions and beliefs of the Turkic, Mongol, and Tungus peoples, a broad cosmology and mythology of these shamanic cultures, the shamanic tools used by these cultures, and practical concepts and methods that can enhance your own practice. This class will largely draw from topics and themes from David’s book Spirit Voices.