Week 1:
Tuesday:
Ta Netjer- Becoming God, Training in the Mysterious Land of Punt.
Exploration of Acacia Root Bark and its entheogenic significance.
Tribes of Petra: Indigenous Plants and Their Effects.
Focus on Datura and Syrian Rue for ritualistic and shamanic practices.
Wednesday:
The Land of Punt: Hallucinogenic Fig, Fig Symbolism, and Morning Glory Usage.
Incorporation of Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Sidr Tree) Honey in ancient healing traditions.
Thursday:
Alkhemi of the Soul, Part 1: The Roots of Alchemy and Philosophy of Alchemy and Psychedelics.
Introduction to Amanita mushrooms and their esoteric applications.
Friday:
Tools of a Civilization of Healers: Balancing Feminine and Masculine in the Realm of Minor Psychedelics.
Exploration of Sacred Lotus (Red & Blue) for balancing energies.
Week 2:
Tuesday:
A Day in the Life, Indigenous Sacraments Parts 1 & 2: Entheogenic Connections to Cannabis.
Pairing with the use of Sumac and its spiritual relevance.
Wednesday:
Technology of Sacred Foods, Part 1.
Introduction to Acacia Gum and its medicinal and ritual applications.
Thursday:
Medicine and Mysticism of Sacred Foods, Part 1.
Focus on Date Palm and its historical usage in sacred rituals.
Friday:
Perspectives, Part 1: Mushrooms and Mysticism.
Examination of Papyrus Roots and their connection to ancient spiritual practices.
Week 3:
Tuesday:
Mental Exercise Workshop: Sharpening the Sword, Part 1.
Introduction to the sacred use of Bee Bread and its cognitive benefits.
Wednesday:
Perspectives, Part 2: Cultivating the Right Mind.
Use of Water Lily in calming the mind for deeper meditation practices.
Thursday:
Sharpening the Sword, Part 2: Nootropics and Energy Work.
Integrating Wormwood for mental clarity and focus.
Friday:
A Day in the Life, Indigenous Sacraments Part 3.
Discussion of Locust as a spiritual food in ancient practices.
Week 4:
Tuesday:
Ritual Preparation: Ta-Nejer – Deir-el-Bahari.
Focus on Mushaad Frankincense and Black Frankincense in ancient Egyptian rites.
Wednesday:
Florida Water Workshop and Sauhumerio Workshop.
Ritual uses of Acacia Seeds (Nep Nep) for cleansing and protection.
Thursday:
Closing Ceremony and Review of Topics.
Final reflections on the sacred role of Doum Fruit in spiritual practices.
Friday:
Completion Ceremony: Tools and Techniques of Sacred Foods and Plants.
Reflecting on the spiritual, medicinal, and mystical uses of the plants covered.
**1. Ancestral Villages & Fractal Designations:**
- African villages, particularly in regions such as Mali, have layouts reminiscent of fractal patterns. This design, which is seen in natural elements like snowflakes and fern leaves, has spiritual significance in African traditions.
- Such fractal designs are believed to connect the villagers with the rhythms and patterns of nature, a connection which mushrooms can help facilitate.
**2. Supersymmetry of Adinkra & Nsibidi:**
- Adinkra symbols are ideographic symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. They are used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their intricate designs contain deeper meanings related to cosmology and values.
- Nsibidi is an ancient writing system from the Ejagham people of southeastern Nigeria. It's a system of symbolic representation, which can be found on various artifacts, including calabashes, fans, and textiles.
**3. Ivory Coast Mushroom Stories & Souleyman:**
- While many African cultures have tales surrounding mushrooms and their mystical properties, the Ivory Coast stories particularly revolve around Souleyman, a revered figure. These tales reflect mushrooms' role in bridging the earthly and spiritual realms.
**4. Creedo Mutwa & Psilocybin Mushroom Use:**
- Creedo Mutwa was a renowned Zulu sangoma (traditional healer) and historian. He emphasized the significance of African oral traditions and the importance of native knowledge, including the use of mushrooms for spiritual and medicinal purposes.
**5. African Underworld Myths & Ethnobotany:**
- The African underworld is not just a place of the dead, but also a realm of ancestors, spirits, and wisdom. It's a space where knowledge is safeguarded and can be accessed through rituals, including the use of sacred plants.
- Ethnobotany in Africa is rich, with countless plants being used for healing, divination, and connecting with the divine.
**6. The Orishas & Symbolism:**
- Orishas are deities in the Yoruba religion, representing various natural elements.
- **Oshun/Oxun:** Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She's also associated with rivers. Her connection with mushrooms symbolizes growth, nurture, and natural beauty.
- **Oya:** Orisha of winds, lightning, and the underworld. As the "Death Doula", she guides souls to the afterlife. Mushrooms, with their transient nature, are symbols of the fleeting nature of life.
- **Yemoja:** The mother of the ocean, she's a symbol of motherhood, protection, and healing. Mushrooms, especially those growing near water sources, can be seen as her gifts.
**7. Mushrooms & Christianity:**
- Early Christian mystics, like the Desert Fathers and Mothers, were known for their deep, contemplative practices. While there's no direct evidence, some theories suggest that they might have used psychoactive substances, like mushrooms, to facilitate spiritual experiences.
- For African Americans, understanding the intertwined history of Christianity, traditional African spirituality, and mushrooms can offer a path to healing from the traumas of colonialism and forced religious conversions.