Buddhism and Psychedelic Therapy

The course Buddhism & Psychedelic Therapy offers a unique blend of traditional Buddhist wisdom and the cutting-edge field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. This course bridges the gap between the two, providing a comprehensive overview of the intersection of these practices.

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  • Professional
  • Last updated Jul '24
  • English
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The course Buddhism & Psychedelic Therapy offers a unique blend of traditional Buddhist wisdom and the cutting-edge field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. This course bridges the gap between the two, providing a comprehensive overview of the intersection of these practices.

Through a combination of lecture and experiential learning, participants will explore various topics and experiences, including modern meditation research, mindfulness techniques, self-compassion training programs, and the “dark night” experiences in meditation.

By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how Buddhist psychology can inform psychedelic therapy. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to assess their own competency with mindfulness techniques, compare modern mindfulness and Buddhism, and apply self-compassion and compassion practices to their work with clients.

Additionally, participants will be able to understand the risks and opportunities presented by the decontextualization of Buddhism and psychedelics from their traditional cultural contexts, and create a plan for continued study and practice to support their own growth and development as therapists.

You will learn:

  • What is Bwiti?
  • Roles in Bwiti initiation/treatment
  • Instruments in Bwiti: ngombe, mogongo
  • What is an Nganga
    • Maboundi/Yombo
    • Maboundi/Yombo
  • Sustainability/reciprocity

You will learn:

  • History of the Fang tradition
  • Dissumba vs. Dissumba Fang
  • Ombwiri/Mbumbayano Fang
  • The kambo
  • State of Fang Bwiti in Gabon
  • Impact of Westerners coming to work with the sacred wood

You will learn:

  • History of the Missoko tradition
  • Various branches of Missoko initiation:
    • Miobe/Mioba
    • Ngonde Na Dipuma
    • Sengedia
  • The impact of logging on the tradition
  • What the future of Bwiti could look like in Gabon

You will learn:

  • History of Dissumba
  • Various branches of Dissumba initiation:
    • Abanji/Mabanji
    • Ilombo
    • Ombwiri
    • Ombudi
    • Loro
  • The ngombe (sacred harp)
  • Healing rituals involved in her tradition
  • Training to serve the wood
    • What does it involve?
    • How long does it take?

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Tatayo

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About Instructor

Tatayo (“Fruit of the Wind”) first arrived in Gabon in 1971 at the age of 21 and became a Gabonese citizen. In 1979, he became the first white person to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang tradition in Gabon. In 1994, he was initiated into the Misokko tradition. As a guide for numerous expeditions and missions, including those of National Geographic, the BBC, and others, Tatayo is considered to have “opened the door” to westerners in Gabon.

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$1200

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This course includes

  • Modules 12
  • Duration 12 Weeks
  • Skills Professional
  • Language English
  • Availability Past
  • Certificate CE

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