Indigenous elder shares Altai wisdom prophecying a shift from the motley yellow era to the white era of goodness.
Indigenous elder shares Altai wisdom prophecying a shift from the motley yellow era to the white era of goodness.
Cultural & social, Shamanism
Drawing on ancient symbols, oral and shamanic text, legend and prophecy, Shodoev gives an introduction to Altai cosmology, the soul, individual, spiritual development, harmony between man and the nature and the imminent evolutionary shift from the yellow to the white era.
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This book by an Altai scholar close to historical memory and source materials, is a valuable addition to our knowledge of Siberian culture and belief systems, illuminating the relatively unknown Altai White faith – its concepts and specific language – in its relationship to nature, cosmic forces and the natural history of the human soul. ~ Eva Jane Neumann Fridman, Ph.D., Author of Sacred Geography; co-editor: Shamanism: an Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture.
Featuring the voice of elder Nikolai Shodoev, this book provides valuable insights into the shamanic worldviews of indigenous Altai peoples, using the concept of 'bilik' -- folk wisdom.
~ Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer, Ph.D.,, Georgetown University, Editor of the Journal Anthropology and Archeology of Eurasia and the book Shamanic WorldsA rare and lucid glimpse into an ancient cosmovision that may otherwise be forgotten. Spiritual Wisdom of the Altai Mountains presents meticulously translated spiritual principles, derived through academic as well as mystical means. It is a guide to enlightened society and prophesies a transition into an era of harmony foretold by diverse original cultures. A precious and dedicated piece of work that transcends time and culture.
~ Llyn Roberts, M.A., , Director of Dream Change and author of Shapeshifting into Higher Consciousness.Of all of my travels on this planet I do not think any have moved me so deeply as my journey through Altai. I could not recommend this book highly enough. Altai Bilik is knowledge of the human soul and the harmonious interweaving of human existence with greater cosmic reality. This book of timeless and universal wisdom is a necessary reminder to humanity as we prepare to enter the noosphere, the next stage of our conscious evolution on Earth.
~ Jose Arguelles, Author of the Mayan Factor and Manifesto for the NoosphereNikolai Shodoev's book Spiritual Wisdom of the Altai Mountains is a must for anyone who is interested in the mysticism of Siberia, past and present. Mr. Shodoev does a wonderful job of making his knowledge of religion and wisdom of his Altai people accessible to the Western reader. Those of us who have wondered at the meaning behind the ribbon-draped "wish trees" still seen throughout Siberia and Central Asia will appreciate the background about such customs found in this book. It makes clear that the past is still present there.
~ Frederick Lundahl, Former US Foreign Service Officer and Specialist on Central Asia
