Virtual Teach-In: Do Christianity and Buddhism have Shamanic Roots? - Online
Join Matthew Fox and Isa Gucciardi in a virtual conversation hosted by Rev. Cameron Trimble: Shamanism in Buddhism and Christianity.
August 13-14, 2021 (Fri-Sat)
Session 1: Friday, August 13 at 4pm-6pm PT
Session 2: Saturday, August 14 at 9am-12pm PT
Session 3: Saturday, August 14 at 12:30pm-2:30pm PT
We discuss the roots of shamanic practice in Christian and Buddhist thought through the lens of the visionary experiences that are essential to shamanic practice. Students will have the opportunity to engage in the shamanic journey, an ancient practice used to establish contact with the unseen forces of nature, and will also participate in a practice that brings the Cosmic Christ alive in one's Self.
We will explore the parallels of Christian mysticism and the development of the oracle tradition in Himalayan Buddhism through the commonality of their shamanic origins. Reverend Dr. Fox will explore how shamanism is reflected in the historical Jesus and Paul and in the encounter with the divine in Christian mystics such as Hildegaard von Bingen and Julian of Norwich. Reverend Dr. Gucciardi will demonstrate how oracle traditions have informed and inspired Buddhist thinkers such as Tsonkhapa and Asanga.
