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Question
Hi I wanted to know if shamanic drumming is prohibited in halacha. People have told me that it is considered avoda zara.
I was also wondering about chanting "om" while meditating to transcend to a higher subconscious.
Thank you.
Answer
R. Shlomo Aviner answered me that as long as they are without the religious ceremony, it's fine.

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