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
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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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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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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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Irish Ancestral Re-Connection 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.
An 'Ubuntu' Weekend in beautiful East Clare, Ireland. Fri 21 May 8pm- Sun 23 1pm This weekend will focus on:
Purification and Blessing ceremonies with medicinal plants
Connecting with our Ancestors, cleansing Ancestral lines
Dreamwork, listening to our souls
Heartbeat Meditation, stillness
Trance rhythms, song and dance
Cost 120 Euro
To book call Carole on 061-924268/924182 Or use the Book Now button.
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South Africa 09/10
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.
Updating traditional Xhosa knowledge – During this time John works & studies alongside his Xhosa teacher. This includes traditional ceremonies honouring Xhosa ancestors. The whole township community is invited to take part in these festivities. All donations received by John go towards supporting these traditional ceremonies. John will be available to give phone/ skype sessions during this time. If you would like a session with him then please email or click on the bar below.
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Shamanic Practitioner's 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.
A weekend dedicated to helping Shamanic practitioner's go deeper with their practice. This will include the traditional 'Ubuntu' Sangoma recipe of:
Heartbeat Meditation
Xhosa Songs, dance & trance rhythms
Blessing Ceremony using medicinal plants
Ancestral re-connection work with indoor & outdoor ceremony
A time to find one another in community. Also to discuss challenges with one's practice and a way of going deeper with clients.
Energy exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
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Ancestral Celebration
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 theme of this workshop is 'Ancestral Celebration' & Grace. It is a special workshop because it will include closing Pip's 'Kraal', as Pip will be moving home. The Kraal is an ancient ancestral structure based on the Xhosa & Zulu spirituality in South Africa. It was opened by John, and is a space or 'ancestral doorway' where people connect deeply with their ancestors.
The weekend will involve:
Outside Ancestral Ceremony in 'the Kraal'
Meditation
A blessing ceremony to enhance dreams & visions using medicinal plants.
Energy exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation & sangoma teaching.
To book please contact Caroline on 0754-539-3629, or click the booking form below.
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Southern African Blessing Ceremony
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 Unique synthesis of Southern African music & spirituality Friday Night - 7.30-9.30pm £10/£8 (conc)
Featuring Linos Wengara Magaya, acclaimed Zimbabwean mbira player & spiritual healer,
AND John Lockley Xhosa Sangoma/ African Shaman.
The evening will feature John & Linos playing music together, interspersed with a brief discussion on South African spirituality. Linos will be assisted by Tim Dziva Lloyd.
Private Consultations with Sangoma upon request, Sunday
To book, please call 01235 847401 or email admin@theabbey.uk.com.
For further information please see www.theabbey.uk.com
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Deepening Ubuntu - Wales
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 workshop geared towards people who have already done some 'Ubuntu' work with John. This workshop will focus on:
Stillness
Cleansing/purification with plants
Connecting with our Ancestors
Dreams, listening to our souls
Dancing, singing & community
Energy Exchange: £200 - Includes accomodation, wonderful home cooked meals & Shamanic instruction.
For more information please contact Pip Waller on 0149-046-0493, Caroline Evans 0754-539-3629, Or click the booking form below.
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The Way of the Sangoma, Bath
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.
Fri. 10 - Evening Blessing & Talk - 8pm to 10pm - £10
Sat. 11 - One Day Workshop - Ancestral work, medicinal plants & Dream work - 10am to 5pm - £75 (concessions are available)
Sun. 12 - Private Healing Sessions by appointment
To book call Denise on 077233 29414 or Carla on 07946 364898, or click below.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Ireland
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.
Fri. 15 - Evening Talk & Blessing Ceremony - “Rhythm of the Heart”. 8pm to 10pm.
Sat. 16 - Introductory Ubuntu workshop. 10am to 5pm.
Sun. 17 - Consultations by appointment.
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Neil McNulty on 086-167-3272 (Outside Ireland please dial +353 first) or use the Book Now button. Also see www.irh.ie.
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Level 2 Ubuntu, Wales
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.
Teaching people how to connect with their ‘Ancestors’ and ‘Spirit Guides’. It includes plant medicine, outside ceremony, ‘Heart-Beat Meditation’, and Dream work. The art of Dream Interpretation will be expanded upon. A strong weekend of practice best suited to those people who have already done an ‘Introduction to Ubuntu’ weekend or who have been working with John. If people feel especially drawn to this weekend but they have not worked with John before please email John, and then phone him.
£200 for 2 nights accommodation, food, and shamanic teaching.
To book call Pip Waller on 01490 460493 or use the Book Now button.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Kent
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.
Fri 17 April - Evening Talk and Blessing Ceremony including sacred songs & heartbeat meditation.
Sat 18 April - Introductory Ubuntu Workshop & Sacred Sound Journey
Sun 19 April - Private Consultations
To book call Ann Pattihis on tel: 01580 753993, mob: 07810 043937, or use the Book Now button.
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Introduction to Ubuntu, Chester
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 27 Mar – Evening Talk - Rhythm of the Heart
Sat 28 Mar – Introductory Ubuntu workshop
Sun 29 Mar – Consultations
To book the talk, workshops or consultation please call Rebecca Imber on 07717 828819.
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