The Essence of Ubuntu
John has just published his latest article in Odyssey Magazine in South Africa (July 2019 edition). He writes about the ‘Essence of Ubuntu’, stories and transmissions from his time training with his Xhosa Sangoma elders in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ubuntu means humanity. In the Xhosa language they say ‘sivasa isandla’, one hand washes the other. At the end of the article there is a special give away/ competition for readers to receive a signed copy of his book ‘Leopard Warrior’.
John has just published his latest article in Odyssey Magazine in South Africa (July 2019 edition). He writes about the ‘Essence of Ubuntu’, stories and transmissions from his time training with his Xhosa Sangoma elders in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Ubuntu means humanity. In the Xhosa language they say ‘sivasa isandla’, one hand washes the other. At the end of the article there is a special give away/ competition for readers to receive a signed copy of his book ‘Leopard Warrior’.
‘Way of the Leopard’ article in Sacred Hoop Magazine Issue 104 July 2019
John just published a featured article in the latest edition of the Sacred Hoop magazine. In it he speaks about his journey in becoming a sangoma after the civil war in the early 1990’s where South Africa was a militarised country to it’s emancipation, which enabled him to find his teacher . He describes his ‘Way of the Leopard’ teachings as a way to connect to our essential humanity
John just published a featured article in the latest edition of the Sacred Hoop magazine. In it he speaks about his journey in becoming a sangoma after the civil war in the early 1990’s where South Africa was a militarised country to it’s emancipation, which enabled him to find his teacher . He describes his ‘Way of the Leopard’ teachings as a way to connect to our essential humanity.
Interview with Jose Stevens
John was recently interviewed by Jose Stevens as part of a monthly audio series for The Society for Shamanic Practice.
John was recently interviewed by Jose Stevens as part of a monthly audio series for The Society for Shamanic Practice.
“From time immemorial the medicine person’s job was to help the community reconnect with their ancestors and thus find their vision and soul’s purpose. For it is well known that all people come to earth for a particular purpose and when that purpose is realized then there is tremendous healing for both the living and the dead. We are all intricately interconnected with our forefathers, for it is their blood running through our veins. In South Africa we talk about ‘Ubuntu’ humanity and how we are all intricately interconnected. Ubuntu involves a circle whereby each person forms part of their community. ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’.
In order for us to realize the hope of our Ancestors we need to ‘wake up’ to the blood in our veins and reconnect with our dreams.”
Watkins Mind Body Spirit Feature
John and his book Leopard Warrior are featured in this summer's edition of Watkins Mind Body Spirit!
John and his book Leopard Warrior are featured in this summer's edition of Watkins Mind Body Spirit!
Meet The South African Medicine Man With Irish Roots
John Lockley inherited his gift from his Irish mother - now he has made it his life's mission to spread the word about sangoma spirituality.
John was featured in Ireland's most popular newspaper, the Sunday Independent.
Source: https://www.independent.ie/life/meet-the-s...
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The Making of a Sangoma
John was recently featured in South Africa's Odyssey magazine.
May 24, 2018. John was recently featured in South Africa's Odyssey magazine. Read the article below.
Leopard Warrior
April 2018. John shares the story of his calling to be a sangoma with online magazine Light of Consciousness.
A Call to Become a Sangoma
Published in Grocott's, March 20, 2007. Feature in South Africa's Oldest Independent Newspaper.
Published in Grocott's, March 20, 2007. Feature in South Africa's Oldest Independent Newspaper.
Together We are Strong
Traditional Sangoma article. Published by Sacred Hoop magazine, UK.
Traditional Sangoma article. Published by Sacred Hoop magazine, UK.
The Sangoma's Apprentice
Published by Spirit & Destiny magazine UK, June 2010.
Published by Spirit & Destiny magazine UK, June 2010.
The Lone Leopard
Published by Sacred Fire Magazine, USA. Issue 11; 2010. An Interview with John Lockley, Xhosa Sangoma. Years of dreams and unexplained illness lead a white South African to his calling as a traditional healer. By Jeff Baker
Published by Sacred Fire Magazine, USA. Issue 11; 2010. An Interview with John Lockley, Xhosa Sangoma. Years of dreams and unexplained illness lead a white South African to his calling as a traditional healer. By Jeff Baker
After the Calling Dream
Published by The South African, UK magazine. 14th July 2009 edition.
Published by The South African, UK magazine. 14th July 2009 edition. White sangoma John Lockley chats to LINDY TIMM about his series of workshops taking place in the UK on ancient Xhosa teachings.
Bridge of Reconciliation
Published in Sacred Hoop magazine, issue 56, 2007.
From a childhood in Apartheid South Africa to a calling as a healer between peoples JOHN LOCKLEY white sangoma, believes we must each find our connection with the spirit world.
Published in Sacred Hoop magazine, issue 56, 2007.
White Sangoma Dreams his Destiny
Published online IOL. 28 April 2007. Shortened version of "You cannot choose to be a sangoma" by Jonathan Ancer published in The Star on 23 March 2007 (Currently unavailable.)
Published online IOL. 28 April 2007. Shortened version of "You cannot choose to be a sangoma" by Jonathan Ancer published in The Star on 23 March 2007 (Currently unavailable.)