With PQDT Open, you can read the full text of open access dissertations and theses free of charge.
About PQDT Open
Search
COMING SOON! PQDT Open is getting a new home!
ProQuest Open Access Dissertations & Theses will remain freely available as part of a new and enhanced search experience at www.proquest.com.
Questions? Please refer to this FAQ.
Dissertation/Thesis Abstract
-
Other Available Formats:
-
Full Text - PDF
(3.64 MB)
This inquiry has engaged master dowsers in conversation about their lived experiences with the practice of dowsing, how it has affected and influenced their lives. The history of dowsing, including its folklore, master dowsers throughout history distributed across numerous countries, is offered as contextual background of the lineage to which these individuals belong. Controversies regarding the validity of dowsing and how it functions are discussed. The multitude of tests of dowsers and dowsing are described. Mindfulness practice is explored as a bridge to the dowsing mind state. It is hoped that the information and insight gleaned from this inquiry will support the hypothesis that students will benefit by learning dowsing skills to enhance and expand their mental and emotional capacities.
| Advisor: | Peat, F. David |
| Commitee: | Burneko, Guy, Rierdan, Richard |
| School: | California Institute of Integral Studies |
| Department: | Transformative Inquiry |
| School Location: | United States -- California |
| Source: | DAI-A 77/11(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
| Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
| Subjects: | Cultural anthropology, Social research, Folklore |
| Keywords: | Brain, Dowsing, Folklore, Intuition, Mindfulness |
| Publication Number: | 10118746 |
| ISBN: | 978-1-339-80075-2 |
