Sangoma Workshop, New York, BDC
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Participants will be guided along an ancient path of reconnecting with their ancestors using medicinal plants, prayer, intention, rhythm, dancing...
Venue: Blue Deer Center
In Events Tags Ancestors, blessing/purification ceremony, dreams, Heartbeat meditation, plant medicine, Sangoma workshop, stillness, trance rhythms
Teaching Fire, New York, BDC
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A time to re-connect with one another around a fire! John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.
Time: 7-9:30pm
By Donation
Venue: The Blue Deer Center
In Events Tags Fireside chat, Indigenous African Wisdom, Margaretville, Sangoma, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA
Healing retreat, Massachusetts
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A Weekend Retreat in rural Massachusetts, including;
2 Personal individual healing sessions with Sangoma John over the weekend. Healing sessions will involve divination and plant medicine treatments.
Morning & Evening group Meditation
Sat night Fire Chat & Story telling
Venue: The Roundhouse
Mon 6th private Sangoma divination sessions open to the public, by appointment.
In Events Tags divination, Healing retreat, meditation, plant medicine, Sangoma Medicine, Saturday night fire side chat and storytelling-
Public Talk, Massachusetts, USA
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John will deliver a public Sangoma talk. He will discuss ancient South African, Sangoma medicine as it pertains to his Xhosa lineage. Topics to be covered will include: Ancestors, dreams, plant medicine, trance dancing, etc.
John will sing in Xhosa, dance and play his drum. The audience will have a chance to take part as well.
Venue: The Round House, Colrain
Time: 7:30 - 9pm
Exchange: By Donation
Mon 6th - Private Sangoma Divination sessions open to the public, by appointment only.
In Events Tags African traditional Medicine, Ancestors, Dreaming, Sangoma talk, trance music, Xhosa Sangomas
Teaching Fire Vermont, USA
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
A time to re-connect with one another around a fire! John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions. Time: 7-9:30pm
By Donation.
Private Sangoma Divination sessions Monday 6th by appointment.
In Events Tags Fireside chat, Putney, Sangoma talk, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA, Vermont
South African Traditional Healing
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John is currently in South Africa working as a traditional Sangoma in the Eastern Cape.
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Ubuntu 2010 in Review
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
In which John discusses his Ubuntu work during 2010, highlighting his journey through the UK, Ireland, USA & Mexico.
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USA/Mexico Ubuntu Tour Sep-Nov 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
In which John highlights his trip to the East Coast of America and Mexico where he will be giving public talks on 'Ubuntu', workshops and making himself available for private divination sessions.
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Ubuntu 101 - South African Medicine Workshop
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Weekend workshop in Ireland
Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
Sacred Sound Performance & Sangoma talk on Friday 3rd Dec with John
In Events Tags ancestral healing, Ireland, Irish Ancestors, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu
USA & Mexico Tour
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John will be touring the East Coast of the USA during September & October giving public talks.
He will be in New York, North Carolina, Western Massachusetts & Pennsylvania.
Followed by Mexico in November.
To book an event or for more info please call Julie Bete on 802-251-0552 or email juliebeet@comcast.net.
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Shambala Festival 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John will be giving an 'Ubuntu' workshop and performing a sacred Xhosa blessing with live drumming and dancing at the Shambala festival in Northamptonshire.
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Afro / Celt Shamanic Weekend
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
The way of the 'Spiritual Warrior'
Learning to Dance in a tribal way, Dreamwork, Honouring & praising our Ancestors & Plant Medicine
Mankind was born in Africa. Using Xhosa Sangoma techniques to help reconnect to our Irish roots.
Afro/ Celt Sacred Sound Performance on Friday night 10th Sep with John & Tommy Hayes on the Bodhran.
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Ubuntu Newsletter July 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
In which John discusses three important themes or processes along the spiritual or medicine path; the importance of dreaming in your spiritual life; and his latest workshops.
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Ubuntu Newsletter June 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
In which John discusses the role of Sangoma shamanism in the 2010 World Cup; the growing interest in Sangoma medicine; and his recent radio interviews and workshops.
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Herb Fest 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
HerbFest - A Celebration for Herbalists Bringing People & Plants together
An eco friendly festival open to all people with a love of plants
John will be giving a series of lectures called 'Dancing with our Ancestors'.
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The Way of the Sangoma - in Oxford
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Sangomas are the traditional priests/ nuns of Southern Africa. To find out more please join us in Oxford at the Iffley Village Hall.
Friday 9th July, Public Talk & Blessing Ceremony - 7.30 to 9.30 pm - £15
Saturday 10thJuly, Workshop - 10am to 5 pm - £75
Sunday July 11th– Private Healing Sessions - by appointment
To book please call Stuart on 07968 451730, or email stuartlandart@googlemail.com.
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London Talk
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
John will be giving a public talk on 'The Sangoma Way' in Neals Yard, Covent Gardens on Saturday 12th June. Public Talk: 5-7pm, £12
The talk is open to the public and will involve a discussion on the traditional Sangoma/ African Shamanic path.
It will also include drumming & singing.
People will have an opportunity to ask questions
Sunday 13th June: Sangoma Divinations, £70
To book please click below or phone 0207-379-7662
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UK Ubuntu Weekly Gatherings in Oxford
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
Four week course starting Tuesday 8th,15th, 22nd & 29th June, 7:30-9:30pm. Ubuntu is all about community. An individual can create rhythm but a group can create a 'symphony'!
The course will involve:
Heart-beat Meditation
Creating ancestral healing space
Learning the trance rhythms & 'ingomas' (Xhosa Sangoma ancestral songs)
Discussing dreams, and how to distinguish between a normal dream and a white/ancestral/ prophetic dream.
Each week will build on from the last. In order for participants to get the most from the course they should attend all 4 evenings.
Exchange: £50
Please contact Stuart by clicking below.
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Ubuntu Newsletter April 2010
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
In which John discusses his latest trip back to South Africa; Sangoma Divination Sessions; his upcoming workshops & events; weekly gatherings in Oxford; his music on MySpace and CD; and more.
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Introduction to Ubuntu
John Lockley writes about the current Wars plaguing humanity in Gaza and Ukraine, and he speaks about the importance of cultivating mutual respect and empathy.
'Ubuntu' is central to Southern African spirituality. It means humanity, and is widely believed that we realise our humanity through the quality of our interaction with one another. 'Ubuntu Ubunzulu' means the depth of humanity, and these include the sacred Xhosa Sangoma teachings which I will be talking about over the weekend.
Friday 25th -Talk & Blessing ceremony,7:30-9:30pm, £15
Saturday 26th - One day Workshop,10-5pm,£75 Involving a traditional 'Kraal' ceremony.The Kraal is an ancient structure or 'doorway' used to connect more deeply with our ancestors. It is the only one of its kind outside South Africa.
Sunday 27th - Private Divination Sessions. £70
To Book the Talk, One day workshop and/or private Divination session please call Richard Diss on 01525-862278 or email him at richarddiss1950@tiscali.co.uk.
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