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 …
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 …
From the shadow conjurer Justinus Kerner to the soul researcher Hermann Rorschach to Jack the Dripper, the painter of the unconscious Jackson Pollock. Author: Wolfgang Bauer Man has always sought techniques and methods to approach the unconscious and interpret his images and archetypes. The unconscious symbols a gateway to inspiration and to the other world, which …
Judaism – Bible, Merkaba, Kabbala Author: Floco Tausin In the first part of the article, the author explores whether there are references to mouches volantes in the Jewish religion, especially the bible and merkaba mysticism, and how these can be interpreted spiritually. In the sequel, he explores another mystical tradition of Judaism, the kabbalah, and …
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 …
A descent into the depths of the soul requires all heroic courage Autor: Clemens Zerling Already in ancient times, the motive of descending into the underworld is often found. From the Babylonian goddess Ištar to the Greek hero Odysseus. And finally to poor Orpheus, who wanted to bring his beloved back from the deep darkness. But …
