Category Archives: inspiration
Pablo Amaringo – at home with the great visionary artist
Clip taken on a recent visit (Dec 2007) to Pablo’s home in Pucallpa (Peru). Pablo is one of the world’s greatest visionary artist. There is an interview with Pablo on my website at; View Original Interview with Pablo Amaringo
Pablo Amaringo – at home with the great visionary artist
Clip taken on a recent visit (Dec 2007) to Pablo’s home in Pucallpa (Peru). Pablo is one of the world’s greatest visionary artist. There is an interview with Pablo on my website at; View Original Interview with Pablo Amaringo
Death as an Adviser – The Shaman’s Perception of Death
In traditional wisdom and knowledge, life is a continuum that does not end at the moment of death. One of the most important traditional tasks of the seer, shaman, medicine man or woman is to assist people who are either
Death as an Adviser – The Shaman’s Perception of Death
In traditional wisdom and knowledge, life is a continuum that does not end at the moment of death. One of the most important traditional tasks of the seer, shaman, medicine man or woman is to assist people who are either
Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman, Benjamin Ochavano Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.
Conversation with Benjamín Ochavano, Peru 2002 Howard G Charing & Peter Cloudsley interviewed Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Benjamin Ochavano in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, who is in his late seventies to discuss how Ayahuasca can help those Westerners who are
Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman, Benjamin Ochavano Interviewed in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.
Conversation with Benjamín Ochavano, Peru 2002 Howard G Charing & Peter Cloudsley interviewed Shipibo Ayahuasca Shaman Benjamin Ochavano in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, who is in his late seventies to discuss how Ayahuasca can help those Westerners who are
Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 2
I discovered that Ayahuasca is a medicine, so unlike the Western understanding, a medicine which works on every level, on the physical and non-physical beings, our consciousness, our emotions, and our spirit. It is as if you are drinking not
Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 2
I discovered that Ayahuasca is a medicine, so unlike the Western understanding, a medicine which works on every level, on the physical and non-physical beings, our consciousness, our emotions, and our spirit. It is as if you are drinking not
Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 1
We humans have a special relationship and dependence on plants. Since our beginnings, they have been the source both directly and indirectly of our food, our shelter, our medicines, our fuel, our clothing, and of course the very oxygen that
Ayahuasca, Sacred Medicine for the Soul PART 1
We humans have a special relationship and dependence on plants. Since our beginnings, they have been the source both directly and indirectly of our food, our shelter, our medicines, our fuel, our clothing, and of course the very oxygen that
The Sacred Attributes of Plants, the Spirit of Life – a Shaman’s Perspective.
The shamans work with the power of the plants in many ways, the colours of the flowers, the perfume, their shape, form, and associations. This although does not play a role in modern medicine, this understanding has a long history
The Sacred Attributes of Plants, the Spirit of Life – a Shaman’s Perspective.
The shamans work with the power of the plants in many ways, the colours of the flowers, the perfume, their shape, form, and associations. This although does not play a role in modern medicine, this understanding has a long history
Ayahuasca, Icaros and the Visual Music of the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon
The Magical Art of the Shipibo People of the Upper Amazon Underlying the intricate geometric patterns of great complexity displayed in the art of the Shipibo people is a concept of an all pervading magical reality which can challenge the
Ayahuasca, Icaros and the Visual Music of the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon
The Magical Art of the Shipibo People of the Upper Amazon Underlying the intricate geometric patterns of great complexity displayed in the art of the Shipibo people is a concept of an all pervading magical reality which can challenge the
Homeopathy, Folk Medicine, and Plant Spirit Shamanism
The ‘doctrine of signatures’ is at the heart of homeopathy, folk medicine, and plant shamanism. The doctrine was revealed by the great alchemist and physician Paracelus who lived in the 16th Century. The underlying principle was that the healing properties
Homeopathy, Folk Medicine, and Plant Spirit Shamanism
The ‘doctrine of signatures’ is at the heart of homeopathy, folk medicine, and plant shamanism. The doctrine was revealed by the great alchemist and physician Paracelus who lived in the 16th Century. The underlying principle was that the healing properties
Ayahuasca, and the ‘Attraction’ Medicine from the Amazon: the Pusanga
The Western rational mind can only struggle, to take as an example the famed ‘love potion’ of the Amazon known as the Pusanga. In rational terms it makes no sense whatsoever, how can a concoction of leaves, roots, and seeds
Ayahuasca, and the ‘Attraction’ Medicine from the Amazon: the Pusanga
The Western rational mind can only struggle, to take as an example the famed ‘love potion’ of the Amazon known as the Pusanga. In rational terms it makes no sense whatsoever, how can a concoction of leaves, roots, and seeds
Ayahuasca, and the Magical Chants of the Amazon Shamans – the Icaros
The Ayahuasca Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the spiritual powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that
Ayahuasca, and the Magical Chants of the Amazon Shamans – the Icaros
The Ayahuasca Shamans of the Amazon, exhibit a close union with the Natural World. This powerful emotional and spiritual bond, enables them to commune with the spiritual powers of the Rainforest. Singing the chants or Icaros, is a way that
