Spirits of the Shamans Author: Christiane Krieg In a world where we see everything from the perspective of the materially oriented mind, we do not perceive the spiritual world. In this model of life, it is negated that subtle planes exist. Everything that we can see and touch is then our reality. Everything that does …
An overview Author: Wolfgang Bauer The toadstool is a faithful companion of man. Its influence on cultural history is immeasurable. Already shamans and priests appreciated the consciousness-expanding effect of the mushroom and saw in it a way to connect with the spiritual sphere and to communicate with its entities. Also as a remedy, as a …
On the deconstruction of a myth Author: Messanh Amadegnato Few spiritual traditions have been more discredited by racial prejudice than Vodou. Everyone is familiar with Vodou dolls, which are used to do evil to other people. In fact, however, Vodou is the traditional African spirituality that is prevalent everywhere south of the Sahara and in …
The treatment of trauma and psychological crises through spiritual wisdom Author: Gogo Ekhaya Sangoma are African spiritual healers who can communicate with spirit beings. They find solutions to problems in the areas of psyche, health, relationships and everyday life in dream and trance states. Much of what Western medicine consideres mental illness is an initial …
Learning and living in the kraal of a South African shaman Author: Hella Schwerla Life leads the author Hella Schwerla to a Sangoma shaman who invites her to his kraal in a South African village. She accepts the invitation without suspecting that this stay will change her life completely. She honestly reports on her experiences …
Art and Spirituality with Joseph Beuys Author: Rüdiger Sünner This year, Tattva Viveka also looks at the artist Joseph Beuys, whose 100th birthday is being celebrated this year. This is a good occasion to shed some light on his relationship with spirituality. It tends to receive little attention in discourse. The filmmaker and book author …
The african rainbow has a new color Author: Christa Zettel On one hand, Africa is considered the cradle of humanity both evolutionarily and culturally. On the other hand, no other continent has suffered so much exploitation, violence and oppression. It is time to turn to Africa’s cultural and spiritual heritage. In order to understand the …
