Kambô: A Shamanistic Ritual Arriving in the West - Description, Risks and Perception by the Users
International Journal of Psychology and Psychoanalysis November 14, 2018 DOI: 10.23937/2572-4037.1510034 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAs the influence of priests and religious institutions declines, society loses access to traditional religious experiences. In response, many people are seeking new ways to connect with the essence of life. One emerging source of inspiration is shamanism, particularly Amazonian rituals involving herbal products like ayahuasca, which have become increasingly common in Europe and the United States over recent decades.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Perception Archaeology History Psychology Geography |
| Citations | 7 |
| Key finding | Argues that the decline of priestly institutions has diminished religious experiences, leading to a growing interest in shamanic practices such as ayahuasca rituals in Western societies. |
Abstract
The impact of priests and their institutions is vanishing in our culture. This depletes the society from religious experiences. However, many are looking into new ways of experiencing the essence of life. One of the new sources inspiring people to reconnect with themselves and with nature can be found in shamanism. Since some decades now rituals from the Amazon based on herbal products such as Ayahuascaare increasingly seen in Europe and the United States.