• Jagannath by Derek Dodds
    D's Art,  Mythology

    God Jagannath: Meaning in Hindu Mythology

    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.

  • ayahuasca shipibo
    Plant Medicine

    What is Mother Ayahuasca?

    The ayahuasca brew has been used traditionally by indigenous peoples in the Amazon region for spiritual and medicinal purposes. It has gained popularity in recent years among people seeking to explore its effects on personal growth and healing. Most people know ayahuasca as a psychedelic.

  • Huni Kuin
    Plant Medicine,  Video

    Interview with Tuwe Huni Kuin Plant Medicine

    This post introduces the Huni Kuin (or Kaxinawá), an indigenous tribe residing in the Brazilian Amazon, particularly in Acre, and in parts of Peru. They belong to the Pano linguistic family and maintain a profound connection with their traditions and the natural world, highlighted by their use of ayahuasca in spiritual practices.

  • Ganesha
    D's Art,  Hindu Mythology

    Ganesha I

    Ganesha: The remover of obstacles. May last painting of 2022 (acrylic and gouache on wood). As I close out 2022, I am deeply grateful for all the obstacles removed from my path. The shield around my heart has slowly melted over the last two years, thanks to my dedication to unraveling my traumas through many hours of therapy, meditation, and plant medicine. My return to the lap of the divine is a great gift. My art is dedicated to the spirit that lives in everything—from the mountaintop to the unseen beings in and around us daily. I close this year with deep gratitude to my friends and community. Special thanks…

  • The Devine Feminine
    D's Art,  Hindu Mythology

    The Devine Feminine – Ma

    Ma. The divine feminine, the matrix, God’s mistress, the cosmic lover, matter. Shakti, energy, potential, the coiled serpent, the supreme circuit. She lives in Saraswati’s songs,She powers the wings of Isis, She is the healing roar inside Sekhmet’s lungs, She is the blood pulsating through Kali’s veins on the battlefield, She rests in Lakshmi’s heart and ignites Parvati’s’ compassion, She is the void, She is the cosmic power from which all arises, She is the queen of Maya, She is the path to liberation. She is not here for you… YOU are here for HER. Ma. ~12 x 16. Ink & Paint