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Are you looking for the best bufo retreat around? As psychedelic experiences gain increasing acceptance and interest, it’s crucial to approach them with care and intention. A well-conducted Bufo retreat can offer profound spiritual and psychological benefits, but choosing the right setting, substance, and practitioners is paramount. What Makes the Best Bufo Retreat? When selecting …

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Storing memories in the body is no longer a concept; many Kambo and Bufo Alvaruis practitioners have worked with the releasing abilities of these substances. For centuries, we’ve believed that our brains are the sole repositories of memory and learning. However, recent scientific discoveries and ancient wisdom are challenging this notion. Emerging research suggests that …

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What is the concept of Psychology and Advaita Vedanta, and how does it conflict with modern psychology and psychedelic experiences? In this article, I explore the possible shortfalls of modern-day psychology regarding unity consciousness or non-dual experiences. I’m not suggesting that psychology doesn’t play a role in the journey of self-awareness and trauma management. However, …

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What is Advaita Vedanta? Advaita Vedanta, in simple words, is a philosophy or spiritual tradition that originated in ancient India. “Advaita” means “non-duality” or “oneness,” and “Vedanta” refers to the end or culmination of the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism. Advaita Vedanta teaches that the true nature of reality is non-dualistic, meaning that there …

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Spiritual awakening refers to a profound shift in an individual’s consciousness or understanding of themselves and their world. It is becoming more aware of one’s spiritual nature, often characterized by a sense of inner peace, clarity, and connection to something greater than oneself. Various experiences, such as a life-changing event, a personal crisis, or a …

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Mystical experiences are profound spiritual or religious experiences characterized by a deep sense of interconnectedness, unity, and transcendence. They are often described as transcending the limitations of the individual self and experiencing a sense of oneness with the universe or a higher power. Mystical experiences have been reported throughout human history and are found in …

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Spiritual bypassing refers to using spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid dealing with uncomfortable or painful emotions, psychological wounds, or personal issues. It involves using spiritual practices to avoid or deny the difficulties of everyday life, such as relationships, work, and personal challenges. Spiritual bypassing can manifest in many ways, such as using meditation to …

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Given the challenges and uncertainties of the world we live in, some spiritual practices that may be particularly beneficial include: At Shangriballa, we focus on Advaita Vedanta, a non-distinguistic philosophy that we believe is relevant to our times. As a spiritual practice, this could be a great way to transcend the limitations of our minds. …

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In a world of dullness and despair, Where nothing seems to truly care, There is a path that leads within, To find the light that’s always been. With every step, the colours start, To dance and swirl around your heart, The walls dissolve, the veil is torn, And all that’s left is love reborn. The …

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‍ Photo by DavidZydd on Pixabay ‍ I am exploring Unity Consciousness. Have you ever felt a collective energy or oneness with other people, even if you’ve never met them? That is the power of collective consciousness. It is a powerful force that can create positive social change, and unity consciousness is the cornerstone. In …

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How Does Marijuana Use Affect Ayahuasca Healing? Can I use Ayahuasca and Marijuana together? Many retreats around the world are reporting similar experiences when working with people who use Marijuana. Ayahuasca is unpredictable and works with people in a unique and personalised way. No two people report the same experience. Having multiple ayahuasca ceremonies makes …

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At Shangriballa we are blessed to have pure spring water that comes from the mountain. We are the first in line to the source of water 800 meters above sea level. We have waterfalls and natural pools where we conduct our water ceremonies. In South Africa, I worked with a shaman/sangoma that worked mainly with …

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In this article, we share Kambo Research that I have gathered over time. Some of the Kambo Research is based on individual peptides contained in Kambo, not the total secretion. Lymphatic System and Kambo ResearchWe know Kambo works on the Lymphatic system and this is why it is a powerful detox. Understanding what the lymphatic system …

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Where does Kambo come from? Kambo is a traditional Amazonian remedy from the secretion of the Phyllomedusa bicolour tree frog. It has been used by several indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest, and these people revere its powerful, purgative therapy. In these traditional cultures, they capture the tree frogs in the forest, gently scrape the secretions from the frog’s …

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In South Africa, I worked with a shaman/sangoma that worked mainly with water to heal. For years I worked with her and got to understand how powerful this element was. Water is the lifeblood of our mother earth the holiest being we will ever get to touch in this incarnation, used correctly water can bring …

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What’s the meaning of integration? “Integration is the act of bringing together smaller components into a single system that functions as one“ It’s important to realize that integration does not start with taking plant medicines or Kambo; we are constantly integrating what happens to us. Integration is as personal as your journey with plant medicine, we …

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The Science and Technique of Heart & Brain Harmonising. Heart Brain Harmonisation: what is it? We are constantly told the analogy “To speak from the heart,” but we never really meant this in a literal sense but in a truthful and honest way. Today, scientists now know that this is actually literal. In 1991, a …

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The Spiritual Teaching by Lisa Silva. Most people are familiar with the Tree of Life. I share a story about the tree that has a lot of meaning to me. Each incarnation that we are born into is one leaf on the tree. After every season, the leaf slowly fades and falls to the ground, …

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What are Telomers? Some people say, “Why would I want to live until my 80s or 90s?” Did the Buddhists refer to Telomeres? Ancient Buddhists said that “first you must learn to control the body”, which means healthy eating and exercise. Then, you must control the mind, which includes addictions/habits, sexual urges, negative thought patterns, …

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THE SIMULATION CODE Are we living in a simulated programmed reality? In 1949, Konrad Zuse (father of the computer) asked, “Does the universe act the way a giant computer does? Running from the depths of the universe, projecting the data/information that makes us what we are and how the universe and world are? No one …

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