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Shaman Luis Panduro Vasquez of Tamshyacu, situated on the great Amazon river. The singing of Icaros is indigenous to the cultures living in and around the Amazon basin, Peru. The Shipibo are an ancient people who have used plant medicine for 100s (perhaps 1000s) of years. They say that the plants teach them the songs. Icaros, […]
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The use of Audio is fundamental to meditative journeying Without sound our experience might be a chaotic collection of disjointed thought and visionary pieces which will most certainly appear to be meaningless. Audio, comprising of singing bowls, chimes, drums, Mantras, and Icaros give definition to our visions and help to guide us to the wisdom
Music, Sounds, Mantras, and Icaros Read More »
In a Winnipeg lecture and in a later conversation with Paul Kennedy, political activist, author, provocative intellectual and self-described ‘jazz man of ideas’, Cornel West talks about righteous anger and the fight for social justice, the lack of integrity in American political office, and his passion for John Coltrane. **This episode originally aired June 2,
Brother West on CBC Ideas Read More »
I enjoyed this (banned) Ted Talk immensely. I am presenting the YouTube videos here in 2 parts to avoid the commercials tagged onto the begining of the full version.
The War on Consciousness by Graham Hancock Read More »
A book by: Stephen Harrod Buhner This was the book which started it all; the Meetup group, Shamanism, the trip to Peru, and countless other odd and wonderful new interests and dedications. The first in-depth examination of the sacred underpinnings of the world of Native American medicinal herbalism. ❧ Reveals how shamans and healers talk
Sacred Plant Medicine: The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism Read More »
Sacred Plant Medicine – The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism by: Stephen Harrod Buhner This book, combined with several Meditation Ceremonies, were the catalyst to the development of my Meetup Presence – Sacred Plant Medicine – BC. Now defunct. I have the misfortune to sit in on several ceremonies hosted by what I can only call
Sacred Plant Medicine Read More »
I feel the connection, the spirit of everyone and everything. I feel the beingness of my family, my friends, and my enemies. I feel their distance in their hurry, their stress, and their worry; to have all things done, all things arranged, all stuff purchased, wrapped, and bowed. Christmas is a time to reflect on
Less Than 2 weeks till Christmas eve 2015 Read More »
“Sir! … Hello, Sir! … Yoo Hoo! Sir!” I stopped my daily walk from my centrally located hotel to Belen market to have a look for who might be calling. I could hear her pleasant ,if somewhat insisting , voice; but, I was unable to see her. Who was she and what in the world
Peru 2015 – Lima, Iquitos, Tamshiyacu Read More »
From the time we awake Till we fall into endless slumber We are taught that the all mighty dollar Is our only god All the struggle and strife To get ahead, better than the Jones Handsome and rich husband Beautiful trophy wife Bigger house, better car More money to spend Look out for
The Absence of Love Read More »