Ubuntu: Wisdom of the Ancestors
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 teaching a residential weekend course at Hawkwood College Stroud. He will be hosted by Caitlin Matthews.
To book, follow Hawkwood link.
Sangoma Divinations on Monday 26th.
In Uncategorized Tags Ancestral Medicine, Caitlin Matthews, Dreaming, Hawkwood College, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, Wisdom of the Ancestors, Xhosa Sangoma
Glastonbury talk/ 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.
John will talk in Glastonbury on Sunday 30th.
Private Sangoma Sessions Monday 1st July
In Events Tags African Mysticism, Ancestors, dreams, Glastonbury Festival, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Modern World, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Talk at Consciousness Cafe, Totnes
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 talk on Thurs 27th in Totnes entitled 'Indigenous Medicine for the Modern World'.
Private Sangoma Sessions Fri 28th & Sat 29th
In Events Tags African Mysticism, Ancestors, Consciousness Cafe, dreams, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Modern World, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Totnes, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Dublin plant 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.
John will be in Dublin facilitating a plant medicine workshop on Sat 22nd.
Private Sangoma Divinations Sun 23rd.
In Events Tags Dreaming, Dublin, Indigenous Medicine, Ireland, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, plant medicine, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa Tribe- traditional shaman-
Dreams, Mysticism and beyond...?
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.
London talk entitled Dreams, Mysticism and beyond with John Lockley & Charlie Morley.
To Book click above link
Private Sangoma sessions in London on Mon 8th..
In Events Tags African Mysticism, Ancestors, Buddhism, Charlie Morley, dreams, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Journey of Truth, London, Modern World, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Tibetan, Tibetan lucid Dreaming, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Gateways of the Mind - Amsterdam
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 4 Day Convergence Of Lucid Dreaming & Out-Of-Body Experiences in Mozeshuis & Aäronkerk .
John will be available for Sangoma Divinations on the 3rd & 4th.
In Events Tags African Shaman, Ancestors, Charlie Morley, dream shaman, Dublin, Gateways of the Mind, Ireland, John Lockley, Lucid Dreaming, Medicinal plants, Nelson Mandela, out of body experiences, Robert Waggoner, Xhosa Sangoma
Gateways of the Mind - Dublin
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 2 Day Immersive Exploration Of Lucid Dreaming And Out-Of-Body Experiences in Dublin, Ireland. Venue: Hilton Hotel.
Sangoma Divinations Monday 20th
In Events Tags African Shaman, Ancestors, dream shaman, Dublin, Ireland, John Lockley, Lucid Dreaming, Medicinal plants, Nelson Mandela, out of body experiences, Xhosa Sangoma
Webinar
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.
Shamanic Path to Spiritual Abundance
In Events Tags Christina Pratt, Evolver Intensive, Indigenous Medicine, Itzhak Beery, John Lockley, John Perkins, Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Marti Spiegelman, Sandra Ingerman, Shamanic path
Ubuntu 2012 in Review: A message of Hope
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.
2012 Was an amazing year for me. I was invited to lead ceremonies all over the world from Canada to the USA, UK, and Belgium. I feel deeply honoured that people called on me to lead ceremonies and listen to how South African indigenous healers (Sangomas) operate.
In April this year I was working alongside my teacher, Mum Ngwevu performing thanksgiving ceremonies to honour our ancestors. After these ceremonies one of my elders, Tata Bongani said to me “Cingo uyasebenza kakhulu kulo nyaka!” “John you will be very busy this year”. He predicted quite accurately that this year was going to be my busiest year yet. I thanked him for his kind words and I left my beloved teacher and elders to lead my first ceremony overseas in Canada in May.
I was a bit nervous as it was my first time to Canada. The ceremony I lead was part of a 5 day Shamanic conference in Squamish, B.C. outside Vancouver. I lead the 101 + delegates in Xhosa chants, drumming and dancing. They loved it! I lead them in a special chant of “Umoya wam, ngumoya wam...” Meaning, ‘My spirit, my holy spirit’. I was impressed at how they all picked up the rhythm and went for it body and soul. The whole room was swaying in unison while I beat my drum. It was a wonderful moment. As always, I prayed in Xhosa, and sent a blessing to the delegates and their ancestors. I also mentioned my own parents, teachers and medicine elders back home. This ceremony set a wonderful precedent for the rest of the year for me.
After Canada I toured America, going to New York City, Colorado, San Francisco, and then again at the end of the year Memphis as well. I was hosted by the New York Shamanic circle, Earth Medicine Alliance in San Francisco and the Sacred Earth Foundation in Colorado. Again I felt very blessed and honoured to be invited by all these groups. I was touched by their dedication and commitment towards remembering the old ways and reaching out towards indigenous healers like myself.
I see people everywhere with an insatiable spiritual hunger to rediscover new ways of working with nature and the timeless ancestral/spirit world which is like a river moving in a continuous circle. The gifts that I have received in all these places is the gift of ‘Ubuntu’, humanity. For I am constantly reminded that no matter where I go there are good people everywhere who open their doors, hearts and communities to me, and allow me to sing in Xhosa, drum and teach these beautiful ways.
In October I was invited to San Francisco for the yearly Earth Medicine Alliance conference, and also the New York Shamanic event in Central Park. Both groups were well attended with people coming from all walks of life, and diverse cultures and traditions. We prayed, danced and rattled with Mayan traditions, Mexican and various North & South American indigenous cultures. It was gratifying and humbling to witness all of us as one human family with a commitment to peace and harmony in our fragile world. It gave me hope for our future, and the future of our children.
In my private divination sessions I was privileged to hear the hopes and dreams of hundreds of people. While we sat together in silence contemplating my sacred divination bones spread out in various constellations, I heard the whispers of our ancestors guiding us forwards. These whispers were always hopeful, inspiring and empowering. For each person holds so much light and power. It is my hope and dream that more and more people can hold onto their light and realise their potential. A potential that is truly limitless. For we are all free, and we have to take responsibility for it. I feel that it is this awesome freedom that makes people fearful. We all have choice. Embrace your freedom and allow your spirits to soar towards 2013 like eagles entering a new era. For I believe 2013 will be a wonderful year.
Blessings to all my friends, new and old in South Africa, USA, UK, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Poland and beyond. It has been my privilege to serve you in 2012 as a Sangoma and I look forward to doing the same in 2013.
Uthando lo thando, Ubuntu olo thando (An old Xhosa saying: Love is Love, humanity is Love).
Warmest wishes,
John Lockley.
( Special thanks to Thomas Donley for taking these pictures).
In Blogging Tags Hope, international teaching, John Lockley, Ubuntu 2012, Xhosa Sangoma
Plant 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 will be co-leading a plant healing workshop with Steve Taylor in Chichester. Monday 3rd - Private Sangoma Divinations.
In Events Tags Dreaming, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, plant medicine, Sangoma Medicine, Steve Taylor, Xhosa Sangoma
Seattle Workshops
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 in Seattle giving a public talk, workshop & private Sangoma Divinations.
In Events Tags Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, Sangoma Medicine, Seattle, South African Traditional Medicine, Xhosa Medicine, Xhosa Sangoma
Memphis Workshops
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 in Memphis Tennessee giving public talks & workshops on Sangoma Medicine. He will also be available to give private Sangoma Divinations.
In Events Tags Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Memphis Tennessee, Nelson Mandela, Sangoma Medicine, South African Traditional Medicine, Xhosa Medicine, Xhosa Sangoma
San Francisco Workshops
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 offering Sangoma Divinations, Talks & Workshops.
In Events Tags Ancestors, dreams, humanity, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, Ubuntu, Xhosa people, Xhosa Sangoma
San Francisco Conference
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 presenting at the 3rd Annual Earth Medicine Alliance Conference celebrating Ancestral Wisdom.
In Events Tags African Shaman, celebrating Ancestral Wisdom, Earth Medicine Alliance, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, San Francisco, Xhosa Sangoma
Healing through Dreaming, 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.
A weekend workshop in Shropshire, UK. Learning the Art of Dreaming through working with Medicinal plants.
In Events Tags African Shaman, Broadmeadow holistic centre, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Talk at Edgar Cayce Institute, NY
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 leading a tradditional Xhosa Sangoma blessing ceremony.
Sangoma talk at Edgar Cayce Insitute
In Events Tags Ancestors, Dreaming, Edgar Cayce Institute, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, traditional South Africa medicine, Xhosa Medicine, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Sangoma Medicine Clinic in New York City
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 private Sangoma divination & healing sessions in New York City. For help with: your life path/ destiny, dreams and ancestors please book a private session.
Sangoma Medicine USA Tour Oct-Nov 2012
In Events Tags Ancestors, dreams, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, New York City, South Africa, traditional Shaman, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe
Shamanic Gathering in Central Park, New York
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 presenting at the 14th Annual Shamanic Gathering in Central Park, New York City, USA. Presented by New York Shamanic Circle.
See Sangoma Medicine USA Tour Oct-Nov 2012
In Events Tags African Shaman, Ancestors, Dreaming, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, New York City, New York Shamanic Circle, South Africa, Xhosa Sangoma
Sangoma Fall Newsletter 2012
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.
Read about the latest events and workshops for Fall 2012. Please see John's new video's, in particular his song honouring Nelson Mandela.
In Newsletters Tags Ancestors, Dreaming, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Sangoma Fall Newsletter 2012, Sangoma Medicine, Upcoming events, USA tour, Xhosa Sangoma
Ethical Cultural Centre, Brooklyn, US
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 talk on African spirituality and mysticism.
Sangoma Medicine USA tour Oct-Nov 2012
In Events Tags Ancestors, Brooklyn, Dreaming, Ethical Cultural Centre, Indigenous Medicine, John Lockley, Nelson Mandela, Sangoma Medicine, USA, Xhosa Sangoma, Xhosa tribe