Authentic Core

The Authentic Core refers to the authentic core of human spirituality and authentic human religion, which is Connection Experience.

Related LP Terms

Authentic Core > Connection Experience

Non-LP Related Terms

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Notes

According to Winkeman, the "characteristic core" of shamanism is the Shamans use of "ecstasy [i.e., Connection Experience] to interact with the spirit world on behalf of the community."^[1]

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Footnotes

↑ Winkelman, Michael. “The Shamanic Paradigm: Evidence from Ethnology, Neuropsychology and Ethology.” Time and Mind 3, no. 2 (January 1, 2010): 159–81. p. 165. https://doi.org/10.2752/175169610X12632240392758.

References

[1] Winkelman, Michael. “The Shamanic Paradigm: Evidence from Ethnology, Neuropsychology and Ethology.” Time and Mind 3, no. 2 (January 1, 2010): 159–81. p. 165. https://doi.org/10.2752/175169610X12632240392758.

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