Derek Dodds

January 13, 2024

Ayahuasca Podcast: Overcoming Addiction & Return To Source

Sam from Ayahuasca Podcast contacted me to discuss my book on the ayahuasca ceremony. Sam owns a retreat in Coumiba and has a thriving podcast dedicated to plant medicine. We discuss themes from my book and my journey with plant medicine and healing. Some topics of this ayahuasca podcast include ceremony preparation, tips for having...CONTINUE READING

Category:Life Lessons, Plant Medicine, Video

TRAVEL TO BRAZIL AMAZON RAINFOREST TRIBES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

January 8, 2024

Noke Koi

by Derek Dodds

Nestled in the heart of Brazil's lush Amazon rainforest, the Noke Koi tribe embodies the country's indigenous peoples' vibrant spirit and rich cultural tapestry. CONTINUE READING

Category:Plant Medicine, Travel

Tag:Noke Koi

December 15, 2023

What is the difference between imagination and illusion?

by Derek Dodds

Illusion is the “perception of something objectively existing in such a way as to cause misinterpretation of its actual nature.” Illusion is a byproduct of imagination, and we must guard against its destructive tentacles. We make the best decisions in life when misinterpretation is absent.CONTINUE READING

Category:Life Lessons, Poems & Prose

October 1, 2023

Does Being Somebody Special Bring Happiness?

by Derek Dodds

So much of life is about being somebody special—creating a persona that others will like so that they (someone, please) will love the beautifully constructed avatar we have meticulously created. Krishnamurti once said, "The ego is a ring of defense around nothing."CONTINUE READING

Category:Life Lessons

September 20, 2023

Lord Shiva Deity – The Destroyer & Regenerator

by Derek Dodds

I just returned from the Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, California. Bhakti Fest celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirtan (sacred music), and meditation. Most of my devotion to the Vedanta lineage has focused on the Goddesses—Bhakti 2023 opened me up to Shiva in a new way. Thus, I dedicate this article and art to...CONTINUE READING

Category:Hindu Mythology, Mythology

Tag:Shiva

August 1, 2023

Ayahuasca Experience – Review After Drinking Aya 100 Times

by Derek Dodds

August 2023 marks the second anniversary of my return to Ayahuasca. I first sat with Grandmother ayahuasca in Peru in 2009. She told me then that I was not ready to continue to receive her sweet nectar. ‘Back to the training mat,’ she whispered. Thus, my ayahuasca experience was limited to one ceremony in those...CONTINUE READING

Category:D's Art, Life Lessons, Plant Medicine

July 7, 2023

Eye of Horus Vs Eye of Ra: Symbology & Spiritual Meaning

by Derek Dodds

Amidst the golden sands of time, the ancient Egyptians revered the mysteries of the cosmos through their divine symbols. Today, let us take a celestial journey through the corridors of ancient Egypt and unravel the profound symbolism behind two enigmatic symbols - The Eye of Horus and the Eye of Ra.CONTINUE READING

Category:D's Art, Egyptian Mythology, Mythology

Tag:Egypt, Eqypt, RA

May 29, 2023

God Jagannath: Meaning in Hindu Mythology

by Derek Dodds

Jagannath is the Lord of the Universe, the supreme god, an abstract of Krishna or Vishnu, and a fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. Jagannath is the cause and equivalence of all avatars and the infinite existence in space and time.CONTINUE READING

Category:D's Art, Mythology

March 24, 2023

Hindu Elephant God Deity Ganesha – Lord of Ganas & Guide to Higher Self

by Derek Dodds

Ganesha is concerned with the path toward our higher self and can guide us through the forest of our inner demons while forging a new course or diverting us toward an alternative route. Ganesha is known to remove obstacles but may also place obstructions in our way to help nudge us in the right direction.CONTINUE READING

Category:Hindu Mythology, Mythology

Tag:Ganesha

March 18, 2023

Yoruba Mythology Gods: Who were Yemanja and Oxumare?

by Derek Dodds

Oxumare and Yemanja are deities in the Yoruba religion, originating in West Africa. Yoruba is practiced by people in Nigeria, Benin, and other parts of Africa and the diaspora, particularly in Brazil, Cuba, and other parts of the Americas. CONTINUE READING

Category:Mythology

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Ayahuasca Podcast: Overcoming Addiction & Return To Source

Noke Koi

What is the difference between imagination and illusion?

Does Being Somebody Special Bring Happiness?

Lord Shiva Deity – The Destroyer & Regenerator

Ayahuasca Experience – Review After Drinking Aya 100 Times

Eye of Horus Vs Eye of Ra: Symbology & Spiritual Meaning

God Jagannath: Meaning in Hindu Mythology

Hindu Elephant God Deity Ganesha – Lord of Ganas & Guide to Higher Self

Yoruba Mythology Gods: Who were Yemanja and Oxumare?

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