Entering the Circle - by Olga Kharitidi (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

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.

Review Quotes

"[This Book] may prove as revelatory to readers at the end of the millennium as anthropologist Carlos Castaneda's "The Teachings of Don Juan was to readers in the late 60s." -- "Los Angeles Times "This absorbing tale of mountain shamanism, radical physics, and practical psychotherapy offers an intriguing look at the world's religious history." -- "Utne Reader "This exciting autobiography cum spiritual adventure by a soviet psychiatrist is the first popular account of initiation into...ancient and mysterious traditions." -- "Variety "Castaneda a la Russe-a psychiatrist's account of transformation through encounters with a Siberian shaman." -- Michael Harner, Ph.D., author of "The Way of the Shaman