Circle of Power is the third in a series of books by Heather Hughes-Calero, known as "Winged Wolf," in which she relates her experiences as a Shaman apprentice to the Sioux medicine woman, Alana Spirit Changer. On one level, Circle of Power reads like an adventure story with a never-ending sense of excitement, but it is also so full of meaning that you may begin to sense that this book should be read and reread, for the layers of meaning are infinite, if not always apparent. This is really a book about all of us, our hopes, dreams, visions and disappointments, too.
In Circle of Power, the author bounces between Colorado and California, reality and non-ordinary reality, so rapidly that the reader is enveloped in the story. We see her abilities and understanding deepen to such an intensity that we're fascinated by the possibilities life offers if we only take the time to really see them.
This book represents a completion for the author, a coming together of all the experiences of her life, and all the teachers who have given her their love, time and wisdom to make her who she is today - a fine writer, powerful Shaman and teacher, and genuinely beautiful human being.
-Rayes of Light Fall 1993
Maticintin, also know as Winged Wolf, is a Wisdom Master/Teacher, Founder and Spiritual Leader of HÜMÜH: The Jeweled Path of Living Wisdom, and noted author who has guided spiritual seekers from around the world. The focus of Maticintin’s Teachings is direct realization into the nature of life and death as aspects of the Void, referred to as mahamudra, whereby one enters into a natural state of consciousness that is empowered with both equanimity and openness. Such realization results in a wakeful state of life, free from fear, whereby illusions and delusions are transcendentally transmuted and clarity of mind results.
Maticintin has had memories of being a Buddhist monk in a former life, beginning at age 5 when a monk in a brown robe began to frequently appear to her, giving her spiritual instruction and encouragement. At one time the monk gave a small tan book of Milarepa’s poems and life, which later inspired her to write the Golden Dream (Shaman of Tibet), the story of Milarepa’s early life. Maticintin has been a formal student of Buddhism for more than 30 years. In 1970 she lived in various Buddhist temples across Japan where she studied both Nichiren and Zen. It was also in Japan that she contributed to the English translations of both the Heart and Lotus Sutras. Afterwards, stirred by feelings of remembering her ancient past and her monk mentor as a child, her attention was drawn to an extensive study of Dzogchen and Bon, Vajrayana and Mahayana. The greatest spiritual event in her life came about through a series of visions and instructions with Padmasambhava, whom she realized was her former Teacher. Following these experiences, the terma (spiritual treasure) of the Wish-Fullfilling Gem Mantra was revealed to her.
In addition, Maticintin studied with the Sioux Shaman Alana Spirit Changer who combined her Teachings with the knowledge of Dzogchen and Bon with the strict discipline necessary for a student to "walk their talk". The Shaman named her student Winged Wolf.Maticintin began her tutelage as a spiritual teacher in April of 1992. She has several thousand followers, and several hundred personal students and apprentices, most of whom are achieving rapid spiritual advancement.
