Of water and the spirit, malidoma s initiation ritual was a fortyday ordeal of physical challenges, emotional and psychological surrender, and transcendental experience. He was singled out by his grandfather, a priest, leader, and counselor for 50 souls, to serve the tribe in a special way. I hope it inspires you all to think more deeply about freedom like it has for me. So illness, perhaps, is the sign language of the soul in need of attention. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be abducted to a jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being. In mules and men, some of the rich cultural heritage of black america is revealed and preserved. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is forbidden to illuminate it, for light scares the spirit away. In the 1930s, zora neale hurston returned to her home town of eatonville, florida, to collect and record the oral histories, songs, and. As described in his recent autobiography, of water and the spirit, malidomas. Malidoma patrice some, author of of water and the spirit, describes a broad spectrum of ways in which rituals can be helpful.
Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some, ph. As one of the many tribal customs he describes in his book of water and the spirit, names hold an important role in defining a persons life. His middle name malidoma, being his tribal name, means he who makes friends with the strangerenemy in his native dagara tongue. The couple moved to london, and later the united states. Malidoma patrice some about homosexuals free download as word doc. He eloquently shares his experiences of powerful shamanic healing practices. Jul 09, 2019 malidoma patrice some born is a west african writer and workshop leader, primarily in the field of spirituality. Get download pdf of water and the spirit book full free. Malidoma to make friends with strangers malidoma patrice some phd. Through the healing wisdom of africa, readers can come to understand that the life of indigenous and traditional people is a paradigm for an intimate. Malidoma patrice some living spiritual teachers quotes. Finding life purpose through nature, ritual, and community some, malidoma patrice on. Pdf151k wiley online library of water and the spirit.
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Malidoma patrice some about homosexuals homophobia. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman some, malidoma patrice add to cart buy now add to wishlist. My own rite of passage came as i was heading off to college more than half a century ago. One of the most astonishing and intimate accounts of spiritual transformation ever written, this is the true story of an africans shamans initiationa remarkable sharing of living african traditions, offered with compassion for those struggling with our contemporary crisis of spirit. By water and the spirit, a 6session study guide for use in small groups, contains the full text of the paper by water and the spirit, which describes the united methodist understanding of baptism approved by the 1996 general conference. As malidoma relates in his recent book of water and the spirit, he was taken from his tribe at the age of 4 by jesuit missionaries, who intended. Of water and the spirit is the result of that desire. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman 915 words 4 pages. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman paperback may 1 1995. Power, healing and community and of water and the spirit. Malidoma patrice some s autobiography, of water and the spirit offers an incredible behindthescenes look at the dagara people. Click download or read online button to of water and the spirit book pdf. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman. Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some editor.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Darkness is sacred among the dagara, darkness is sacred. She founded the organization wisdom spring to teach african spirituality to westerners and to provide drinking water to villages in. Some, malidoma patrice, 1956, dagaaba african people biography, shamans. January 14, 2017 was a burkinabe teacher and writer, specializing in topics of spirituality. A study of the role ritual plays in the lives of african people and the role it can play for seekers in the west. Malidoma means one who makes friends with the strangerenemy. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman compass.
Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african shaman arkana new ed by some, malidoma isbn. One wonders if the parents of malidoma patrice some sensed that the name they with the permission of the dagara tribal elders, malidoma is now sharing the. When i arrived at the modest oakland home of malidoma patrice some and his. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Everyone wants power and everyone is in a constant duplicitous game to gain more power at the expense of others, according to greene, a screenwriter and former editor at esquire elffers, a book packager, designed the volume, with its attractive marginalia. African autobiography as philosophy in malidoma patrice somes of. Malidoma patrice some thinks he is in the west in order to tell about his people in anyway he can and to take back to his people the knowledge he gains about this world. Sobonfu was married to malidoma patrice some in an arranged marriage.
Dec 01, 2014 here is an excerpt from one of my favorite books, of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some. Malidoma patrice some was born in burkina faso, africa, to a. The authors have created a sort of antibook of virtues in this encyclopedic compendium of the ways and means of power. Some of his story can be understood by westerners as the stuff of dreams and visions. Malidoma patrice some drums of change drums of spirit. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman embodies the concept of autobiography as. His perspective is that of a shaman trained in the west african dagara cultural tradition, now living and teaching in the us. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of water and the spirit download of water and the spirit ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Finding life purpose through nature, ritual, and community.
Download pdf of water and the spirit free online new. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be abducted to a jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being harshly indoctrinated into european ways of thought and worship. A divination with elder malidoma is a beautiful, empowering and healing manifestation of spirit. Born in a dagara community in dano, burkina faso, he was raised by jesuits from the age of four. Malidoma patrice some born 1956 is a west african writer and workshop leader, primarily in the field of spirituality.
With of water and spirit malidoma patrice some has written a very interesting, engaging autobiography in which he details his life as a man living between two different lifestyles. Among the dagara of burkina faso there is no distinction between the natural and the supernatural. The book is an exquisite document of the initation rites of one tribe in west africa. Malidoma patrice some recounts his life story in the audio version of water and spirit. I enjoyed the july 2010 interview with malidoma some on rites of passage between two worlds, by leslee goodman. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman some, malidoma patrice. Of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some, 9780140194968, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon. Here is an excerpt from one of my favorite books, of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some. A vision that encompasses two worlds and weaves the lessons of both into a fine tapestry. Of water and the spirit ritual magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some born in west africa in the early 1950sthe author is indefinite about the year some was kidnapped at age four by a french jesuit missionary to be trained as a priest, for the next 15 years enduring the harsh regimen of a seminary where his native language and tribal traditions. Get of water and the spirit ritual magic initiation in life an african shaman malidoma patrice some pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Pdf of water and the spirit download full pdf book.
Malidoma patrice some quotes author of of water and the spirit. Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african. It is a process by which your epic story is reflected back to you, giving you greater clarity about your gift to. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be abducted to a jesuit school, where he remained for the. Of water and the spirit ritual magic and initiation in the. This autobiography vividly describes the authors loss and rediscovery of his cultural and religious heritage.
Of water and the spirit available for download and read online too. In this essay, i examine how one particular african autobiographical work malidoma patrice somes of water and the spirit. Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman embodies the concept of autobiography as philosophy and challenges western metaphysical frameworks concerning the construction of the ethical self, temporality, and history.
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