The Woman in the Shaman's Body by Barbara Tedlock Aventurine The works of the Buddha

The works of the Buddha can feel vast

face yourself and reflect light

from natural materials: wood

These three totem animals

Black Obsidian and Clear Quartz Crystal

The Woman in the Shaman's Body by Barbara Tedlock Aventurine The works of the BuddhaA distinguished anthropologistwho is also an initiated shamanreveals the long hidden female roots of the worlds oldest form of religion and medicine. Here is a fascinating expedition into this ancient tradition, from its prehistoric beginnings to the work of women shamans across the globe today. Shamanism was not only humankinds first spiritual and healing practice, it was originally the domain of women. This is the claim of Barbara Tedlocks