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Shamanism combines a range of traditional beliefs and practices focusing on communication with the spirit world, and higher power. A practitioner of shamanism is known as a shaman.

There are many variations of shamanism throughout the world, but several common beliefs are shared by all forms of shamanism. Shamans are intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds. According to believers, they can treat illness and are capable of entering supernatural realms to obtain answers to the problems of their community.
"Shamanism must take a lot of heart, care and dedication."
shamanism by chelliem July 13, 2009

Sharmanism 

Abbreviations term to explain diverse technical issues
Instead of long written detail, you can use the Sharmanism.
Sharmanism by Denisecrazys September 2, 2011
A mode of dealing with the spirit world through the agency of an individual set apart as spirit possessed and specially equipped to deal with superhuman forces. The term Shaman is generically applied to healers, exorcists, sorcerers, magicians, etc.
A practitioner of Shamanism is a Shaman. Shamans gain knowledge and the power to heal by entering into the spiritual world or dimension. The shaman may have, or acquire many spirit guides in the spirit world, these often guide and direct the shaman in his/her travels. These spirit guides are always present within the shaman though others only encounter them when the shaman is in a trance. The spirit guide energizes the shaman, enabling him/her to enter the spiritual dimension. The shaman heals within the spiritual dimension by returning 'lost' parts of the human soul from wherever they have gone. The shaman also cleanses excess negative energies which confuse or pollute the soul. Shaman act as "mediators" in their culture. The shaman communicates with the spirits on behalf of the community, including the spirits of the deceased. The shaman communicates with both living and dead to alleviate unrest, unsettled issues, and to deliver gifts to the spirits. Often, unsettled issues can be resolved with money. Paper money can be burnt to transfer its value to the spirits.

shayannisme 

Shayannism as its name suggests is the spiritual movement of the great SHAYANNIST: Shayann Merceron. But what does it consist of? It was created in 2020 to give a purpose to the existence of ordinary people also called "little people". Indeed this movement consists of a particular motto aiming firstly to protect trees and to fertilize them and secondly to establish a modern religion which will connect any being. Then this movement, although it uses propaganda, don't worry, nothing to do with the totalitarian regimes of 1933. You could compare this movement to Buddhism but without the madness with the cows there. In short, be a Shayannist to have a great life !!!
Become a shayannisme for a better life
shayannisme by Mercatorush November 23, 2021

Shamanistic 

somebody or something that's very Shaman-like. It refers to their outlandish outfits and drums they like to beat while they chant.
girl: "Oh my god look at all those feathers that woman is wearing. It's very Shamanistic!"
Shamanistic by Shamanistic2011 October 17, 2011

shayanism 

The word used for describing a homosexual oral activity between two men.
Im into shayanism btw
shayanism by bigdoodoolguy April 15, 2022
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