Entering the Circle: Ancient Secrets of Siberian Wisdom Discovered by a Russian Psychiatrist Book

Entering the Circle : Paperback : HarperCollins Publishers Inc : 9780062514172 : 0062514172 : 01 Sep 1997 : This "exciting spiritual adventure"" (""Publishers Weekly"") reveals the experiences and discoveries of Dr. Olga Kharitidi, a young Russian psychiatrist whose life-altering journey into the mysterious realm of Siberian shamanism led to encounters with the ancient wisdom that formed the very core of the world's religions. Through her remarkable journeys, Dr. Kharitidi teaches us to tap into the limitless possibilities of the human spirit. 20 illustrations."

Olga Kharitidi's debut book is a remarkable account of her spiritual adventure in snowbound Siberia.Joining an ailing friend on a spontaneous trip to the Atai Mountains, Dr. Kharitidi is taken into apprenticeship by a native Shaman who guides her through bizarre, magical, and often terrifying experiences that open her eyes to a wellspring of deeper learning. On the road to Belovedia, a fabled civilization of highly evolved beings, she encounters revolutionary mystical teachings while discovering ancient secrets of magic and healing. At once a modern odyssey and a timeless dreamscape, Entering the Circle is an inspiring story of personal growth and an insightful work about the limitless potential of human spirit.