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'Leopard Warrior' talk in Dublin at Positive Nights

I spoke at Positive Nights with Paul Congdon in Dublin recently about my upcoming book, 'Leopard Warrior'. It was a wonderful night. I received a warm welcome and the people seemed to enjoy my talk. It was important for me to speak from my Mother's original home, Dublin, where it all began for me many years ago. It was in Dublin along the coast on DunLaoghaire peer that my Mother dreamt of Africa. She had a vision of African elephants calling her. The vision was so strong that she felt compelled to listen and travel to Africa. As she said to me years later, "she wanted to witness African elephants in the wild before it all goes..." Hopefully that won't happen. But the wilderness of Africa is under threat by poachers. The only way for this to stop is for there to be more awareness and education about the wilderness and how important it is for each person to reclaim their own wilderness, the landscape of their soul. This is part of my journey, and I was delighted, humbled and very grateful to kick off my world book tour in my second home, the lovely and enigmatic Dublin City. 

John Lockley – a traditional African/Irish Sangoma (shaman) from the Xhosa tribe of South Africa – spoke to Paul Congdon at Positive Nights in Dublin on the 31st of August 2017. In this wonderful interview John covered a variety of subjects, including his early life in apartheid-era South Africa, how he came to accept his Sangoma calling, and the importance of dreams. John’s new book ‘Leopard Warrior,’ which describes his incredible journey, will be released later this year.

Tags John Lockley, Leopar Warrior, Positive Nights, Paul Congdon, Dublin, Powerscourt Theatre, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Shamanism

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Mind, Body, Spirit Festival in Brighton, UK

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 performing live at this years Mind, Body, Spirit Festival in Brighton, UK.

  • Private Sangoma Divinations on Sunday 3rd Nov.

In Events Tags African Shaman, Ancestors, Body, Brighton, Divinations, John Lockley, Mind, Sangoma, Shamanism, Spirit Festival, Traditional Medicine

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New Freedom, PA

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.

  • Friday, 1st July, Public Teaching Fire

John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.

  • Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm

  • By Donation, suggested $10 - $30

  • Saturday, 2nd, Sangoma Workshop

  • Sunday, 3rd, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment

In Events Tags Fireside chat, Indigenous African Wisdom, New Freedom, Pennsylvania, Sangoma talk, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA

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Chapel Hill, NC, 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.

  • Friday, 24th June, Public Teaching Fire

John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.

  • Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm

  • By Donation

  • Saturday, 25th - 26th, Sangoma Workshop

  • Monday, 27th, Private Divination Sessions, By appointment

In Events Tags Asheville, Fireside chat, Indigenous African Wisdom, North Carolina, Sangoma talk, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA

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Asheville, NC

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.

  • Wed 22nd - Teaching Fire

John will deliver a Sangoma talk with singing, drumming and an opportunity for questions.

  • Time: 7:30-9:30pm

  • By Donation

  • Thurs 23 - Private Divination Sessions by Appointment

In Events Tags Asheville, Fireside chat, North Carolina, Sangoma talk, Shamanism, South African medicine, Ubuntu, USA

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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

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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

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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

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