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DIY Shamanism V The Lineage
Exploring contrary approaches to the sacramental use of psychedelics and how they may creatively interact in contemporary Western practice. In ‘The Lineage’ plant teachers are used within strict ritual forms derived from indigenous traditions as part of a holistic time-honoured praxis. ‘DIY shamanism’ works with Western paradigms shaped by individualism and the transgressive use of psychedelics to evolve new, syncretic, culturally sensitive practices. This talk draws on extensive personal experience of both approaches, challenging assumptions that they are irreconcilable opposites, showing how one can inform the other, and how they can even lead to the same place.
Bio:
John Constable aka Crow is a writer, performer and ritualist, author of 'Sha-Manic Plays', 'The Southwark Mysteries' (Shakespeare's Globe), 'Grail' and the stage adaptation of 'Gormenghast'. Having channelled The Goose spirit on acid, he conducted a 23-year magical working at Crossbones Graveyard, conducting monthly rituals and creating a shrine and garden for outcasts. He helped establish a UK Santo Daime church and has held ceremonies at festivals and sacred sites around the world.
DIY Shamanism V The Lineage
Exploring contrary approaches to the sacramental use of psychedelics and how they may creatively interact in contemporary Western practice. In ‘The Lineage’ plant teachers are used within strict ritual forms derived from indigenous traditions as part of a holistic time-honoured praxis. ‘DIY shamanism’ works with Western paradigms shaped by individualism and the transgressive use of psychedelics to evolve new, syncretic, culturally sensitive practices. This talk draws on extensive personal experience of both approaches, challenging assumptions that they are irreconcilable opposites, showing how one can inform the other, and how they can even lead to the same place.
Bio:
John Constable aka Crow is a writer, performer and ritualist, author of 'Sha-Manic Plays', 'The Southwark Mysteries' (Shakespeare's Globe), 'Grail' and the stage adaptation of 'Gormenghast'. Having channelled The Goose spirit on acid, he conducted a 23-year magical working at Crossbones Graveyard, conducting monthly rituals and creating a shrine and garden for outcasts. He helped establish a UK Santo Daime church and has held ceremonies at festivals and sacred sites around the world.
