Deep in the heart of the Gabonese jungle lies an ancient tradition shrouded in mystery....
Bwiti
The Bwiti is a complex and multifaceted tradition that encompasses philosophy, spirituality, healing, and community. Its use of Iboga and other spiritual forces offers a unique and powerful approach to personal growth and transformation that has been practiced for millennia in Gabon and beyond.
An ancient and powerful tradition rooted in the wisdom and energy of the Gabonese jungle, the Bwiti, views everything in the universe as interconnected and equal, offering a unique and powerful approach to healing and spiritual discovery. Participants are able to see their life unfold, engage in introspection, and even meet with ancestors as they journey towards personal growth and self-mastery.
While the forest's leaves and wood are believed to have healing properties, the Iboga shrub is considered the most vital. The root of the Iboga shrub is considered a teacher and master healer, yet it is said that "Iboga does not heal, Iboga saves." The sacred wood is taken under specific conditions, allowing the participant to enter an amplified inner dimension.
Through this process, participants are able to see their life unfold, undergo introspection, or even meet with ancestors gaining new insights and tools for personal growth and transformation.
Bwiti is a powerful force for cultural and social connection in Gabon, offering a way to connect with ancestral heritage and maintain a sense of community and belonging. Bwiti ceremonies are characterized by music, dance, and other rituals, often lasting for several days.
While interest in Iboga and Bwiti has spread beyond Africa in recent years, approaching these powerful substances should be done with caution and respect. Iboga can have intense and challenging effects on the mind, spirit, and body, and should only be used under the guidance of experienced and knowledgeable Ngangas or Maboundi (shamans). Join us and experience the transformative power of the Bwiti and Iboga with the blessings of the Ngonde Missoko Tradition.
Iboga
Iboga is a plant native to West Africa that has been used for centuries in traditional spiritual and healing practices. It is a shrub that grows in the rainforests of Gabon, Cameroon, and the Congo, characterized by its thick, leathery leaves and small, orange-colored fruit. The root bark is what is used in ritual and ceremony.
The use of Iboga has a long history in traditional African spiritual communal, and healing practices. The Bwiti, an indigenous cosmogony originating in Gabon, considers Iboga as a sacrament and a tool for connecting with the ancestors, understanding oneself, and healing.
Scientific research for several decades has shown that ibogaine, one of the main alkaloids found in Iboga, is incredible at rewiring the brain and removing patterns of addiction and mental illness. Ibogaine is the most recognized in the West, but it is important to note there are other alkaloids in Iboga that play a vital role in the healing nature of the plant.
To use Ibogaine alone is not nearly as effective as using Iboga, and to extract Ibogaine from Iboga damages the spirit of the plant. How do you expect to fully heal when working with a damaged spirit?
The experience of taking Iboga can be intense and transformative, leading to deep introspection, self-discovery, and emotional release. Participants may experience vivid and meaningful visions, encounter spiritual entities or ancestors, and gain insight and wisdom about their life's purpose and trajectory. It is also a deep purification of mind, body, and spirit. It's important to have experienced Ngangas there to work on the many levels Iboga opens up. Traditionally it takes over 20 years of training before you can administer Iboga to someone. You can not learn the Bwiti in a few months or just a few years, this takes decades to have the experience necessary to admister Iboga.
Iboga is more powerful than ibogaine, but the Iboga in the context of the Bwiti is a million times more powerful than Iboga alone. The Bwiti creates a safe environment, works with the forces of nature and the lineage itself to heal on all levels. You can not approach this level of healing working with iboga or ibogaine alone.
