Bwiti: School of Life
This course introduces the Gabonese culture and the spiritual practice of Bwiti (with the use of ibogaine). The course informs people about how the whole ritual takes place.
- 100 Enrolled
- All levels
- Last updated Jan '23
- English
Course Description
This course introduces the Gabonese culture and the spiritual practice of Bwiti (with the use of ibogaine). The course hopes to inform people about how the whole ritual takes place.
Bwiti: School of Life is a series of four recorded webcasts that aims to educate people about the traditional use of iboga in Gabon, known as le bois sacre ("the sacred wood"). It will provide an in-depth look at the traditional uses of iboga in Gabon, including how it serves as a medicine and a way of life, and discuss themes related to plant medicine and sustainability.
The webcasts will feature short video clips from villages in Gabon where traditional Bwiti is practised, as well as guest presentations and discussions. The series aims to provide a unique educational opportunity by exploring the cultural context of iboga's use and how it has influenced global culture and approaches to healing and spirituality.
Tatayo
Instructor
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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$90
This course includes
- Modules 4
- Duration 6 Hours
- Skills All levels
- Language English
- Availability Always
- Certificate No
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