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Hummingbirds Journey To God: Perspective: Perspectives on San Pedro, the Cactus of Vision & Andean Soul Healing Methods Kindle Edition

by Ross Heaven (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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San Pedro, a visionary and hallucinogenic brew derived from the mescaline-based Trichocereus pachanoi or 'cactus of vision', is one of Peru’s most important and powerful teacher plants. For thousands of years this brew has been drunk by spiritual seekers and those who need healing, and has cured a wide variety of physical problems, including cancer, diabetes, paralysis and pneumonia, and emotional and psychological issues such as alcoholism, heartbreak and grief. Those who work with it say San Pedro brings us closer to God. There has been no book specifically written about the shamanic use of San Pedro…until now. This important volume is therefore a first of its kind. In it, Ross Heaven looks at the healing and ceremonial usage of San Pedro, with interviews and case studies from shamans and participants who offer their remarkable stories of instant cures and spiritual insights.
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A fascinating read and likely to stimulate new perceptions of the psychosomatice aspect of illness.

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Ross Heaven is a psychologist and healer and the director of The Four Gates Foundation, one of Europe's leading organisations for the preservation and teaching of indigenous wisdom. He lives in Southern England, UK

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004GXAZT8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Books; 1st edition (May 11, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1406 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
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www.thefourgates.org

Ross Heaven's interest in plants, healing and spirituality started early in life when his family moved from the city where he was born to a strange and timeless village on the borders of Wales. There he met and was informally apprenticed to a sin eater - a spiritual herbalist and "devourer of human sin" whose job was to restore balance to the soul. Ross spent 10 years with this healer learning the folklore and wisdom of the plants and immersing himself in the spiritual practices of an almost extinct tradition of Celtic shamanism, a story told in his book The Sin Eater's Last Confessions.

His interest piqued, Ross took his degree at a university now recognised as a World Centre for Excellence in transpersonal psychology. His decision to study there was based on a whim, a synchronicity, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions of his life, enabling him to combine psychology, anthropology, philosophy and religious studies to create what he has come to regard as a "DIY course in shamanism".

He threw himself more deeply into the study of spirituality and the healing traditions, training in imagework, herbalism, massage, yoga, tai chi, the Eastern philosophies and becoming a senior in five martial arts before heading for the jungles of Peru in search of new answers and new direction.

Drinking ayahuasca and San Pedro there helped him "find himself" and in fact the direction was simple: to return to the plants and become a healer. He has now helped hundreds of people to heal and trained hundreds of others in traditional soul-healing methods through his workshops and books such as Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul, Plant Spirit Wisdom and The Hummingbird's Journey to God, the first to be written about healing with San Pedro, the "cactus of vision".

Ross conducts ceremonies throughout Europe and facilitates group journeys to the Amazon and Andes for people who wish to experience ayahuasca and San Pedro themselves on his Magical Earth and Cactus of Vision programmes. Increasingly, he is fascinated by the healing potential of San Pedro and has witnessed many "miracles" in those who have drunk it, including recoveries from trauma, abuse, addiction and conditions such as diabetes, paralysis and cancer. Some of these healings are recorded in his book and in articles and interviews such as this: http://www.realitysandwich.com/flight_hummingbird.

Ross divides his time between Europe and Peru where his retreat Centres offer healing and training to others: The Hummingbird in Spain (http://www.thehummingbird.org/) and El Colibri, a beautiful new medicine Centre close to Iquitos, Peru (www.ayahuascaretreats.org).

His website is www.thefourgates.org or you can email him for more information on courses, trips and events at ross@thefourgates.org.

FREE ARTICLES

* 'Heaven and the Hummingbird': An interview with Ross about the healing power of San Pedro. http://www.realitysandwich.com/flight_hummingbird.

* 'San Pedro the Miracle Healer': An interview by Ross with an Andean San Pedro healer. http://www.erowid.org/cgi-bin/search/htsearch.php?method=and&restrict=&format=long&config=htdig&exclude=&words=ross+heaven

* 'Plant Medicines and Shamanic Healing': An article on the healing rituals of ayahuasca. http://www.erowid.org/cgi-bin/search/htsearch.php?method=and&restrict=&format=long&config=htdig&exclude=&words=ross+heaven

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Genie
5.0 out of 5 stars Since it wasn't as easy to find information on San Pedro via the internet ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017
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I am somewhat familiar with ayahuasca but decided I wanted to learn more about other entheogens. Since it wasn't as easy to find information on San Pedro via the internet I decided to order this book based on other reviews. Overall, I truly enjoyed the author's colorful writing style and the information conveyed throughout the book.

Understandably, and as the author points out, there isn't (yet) a lot of rigorous "scientific" research on the San Pedro cactus itself but there is certainly a lot of anecdotal information. What is helpful along with that is that I noticed the author took the time to mention a few reputable individuals including Dr. Valentin Hampej, PHD of psychiatry and neurology who has quite an extensive background/interest in shamanism and plants like San Pedro.

Great read. I almost felt like I was with the subjects in the books learning their lessons on San Pedro with them. Whether you choose to embark on a journey with San Pedro or are just curious, this book offers much to think about and integrate into one's experience.
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jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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This book really touched on real life experience, practical information, science and mysticism in a way that is approachable for western minds.
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steven p harrison
4.0 out of 5 stars AGELESS NOT NEW AGE
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2012
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Having read and researched lots of info on the shamanic traditions happening in Peru, this book kind of stands on its own.Quite frankly i was originally kind of put off by the somewhat new age title(which was explained early on in the book as a Andean mythology fable which helped me to loosen my judgements of the work)and the authors name,Ross Heaven.Is that a real name????This became very interesting information very quickly as it headed steadfastly into the usage of San Pedro.There is plenty of ayahuasca info out there but almost nothing of San pedro.The work was no nonsense as it questioned some of the practices of the shamans as being unneccesary.Just like modern orthodox religion has some totally irrelevant, obsolete practices leftover from the misty dawn of time the same standards where applied to the shamans.It would be hard to question the peruvian curendaras(healers) with their great knowledge,skill and wisdom but the author did just that.He came across a shaman(called la gringa) from south africa where shamanism is also used who explained that some of the methods where not so suitable for westerners and where designed for indigenous peoples.Some contact of my own with a Andean healer backed this information up.Let the sacred plants do the work, la gringa and the author tell us.There is sometimes a fundamental difference in how westerners and indigenous peoples approach the plant teachers.The indigenous peoples see it as a medicine for healing, whereas westerners look to it for spiritual wisdom or some level of enlightenment.The spirit world is more apparent to the indigenous peoples so there is no hurry to explore it unless something goes wrong.Westerners are bombarded with health information(some good some not so good)so there is no need to explore it until something goes wrong.In conclusion all species perceive only what they need to perceive to survive.Couple that with the knowledge that your brain is not just some processing machine, it is also a filter that keeps things out to keep you from being crushed due to sensory overload.These teacher plants somehow remove these filters so you perceive more of what you are surrounded by.These are sometimes called hallucinations,but that is not an accurate description.How do you explain two or more people having the same hallucination at the same time.This book acknowledges this and expounds,check it out
STEVEN P HARRISON
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Krackenback
5.0 out of 5 stars An informative read on San Pedro in a shamanic setting
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2011
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Ross Heaven has written a few books and this one on San Pedro is one of the better ones. He is honest and forthright in identifying statistical shortcomings and allows the reader to form their own ideas. The area of San Pedro doesn't have a great variety of information beyond the stereotypical 'PC' academic 'all altered states are bad!' and this book is a welcome addition.

San Pedro has the ability (when approached respectfully and with clear intent) to change lives and health states profoundly and very much for the better. This book conveys much of the amazing San Pedro without overwhelming the reader in pseudo-spiritual hyperbole [very 'well done' to the author for this!]

The good - Well organised and readable! In many cases, the author has a clear point to make and sets about leading the reader there in a clever narrative. Ross Heaven also avoids the whole 'Noble Savage' concept, which is also a welcome relief from some of the other texts on these types of subjects. His descriptions and interviews are clear, well articulated and nicely framed within the context of the book's flow.

The bad - There are a few spots where it truly feels like the publisher wanted some more pages after the fact and the resulting text is, unfortunately, quite aimless and poorly integrated (the circumstances of writing are unknown to me - I am using this as an illustration, not portraying events unknown to me).

The last word - For anyone intending to use San Pedro or partake in shamanic work, this book is a valuable and worthy library addition. Especially where the eitiology of some shamanic practices are questionable, the author shares some pertinent points and the opinions of others highly qualified to comment. This book will stay on my bookcase and will probably be read again a few more times.

P.S. - The interview with La Gringa is a gem and shares much of the nature of San Pedro shamanism in a very approachable way - well done!
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Giraudo Malin
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatiful
Reviewed in Italy on April 25, 2020
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I really loved this book and it's probably one of the best source of information you can get on this master healing plant.
Will read other books from Ross and I hope other people will keep on his work so that everyone can get in touch with this sacred medicine.
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Radenko Kosić
4.0 out of 5 stars Ein Buch über Schamanismus
Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2019
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Ich habe es noch nicht bis Ende gelesen. Es ist ein interessantes Buch über San Pedro Benutzung bei Schamanen. Aber ich habe einen botanisches Buch über Trichocereus Kakteen gesucht.
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Sue Rana
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2014
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an inspiring and well written book, so very, very readable.
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ruille
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating journey
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2011
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This book exceeded my expectations. It encompasses far more than one person's experience with San Pedro. The author has interviewed a number of people who've taken the plant medicine and tell their own stories. These he combines with our collective journey to heal ourselves and find meaning in our lives. He combines research and scholarship with his own experiences with San Pedro.
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p s johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars humbling book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2015
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humbling book
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