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#140 - Iboga Part 2: Initiating with Iboga in Africa | Apollon (Bwiti Initiations)

Dec 20, 2022

57:30

For Part 2 of our exploration of the psychedelic plant iboga, I have the honor of sharing a conversation with Apollon, a Bwiti N'ganga from Gabon.

On the show we open with the colonial history of Gabon and the difference between Bwiti Fang in the North and Bwiti Missoko in the South. Apollon describes the meaning of Bwiti and how Westerns can connect with this spiritual practice. He describes how the Bwiti see addiction and why you have to learn to live with the devil inside you. Apollon shares the Bwiti perspective of Western Ibogaine clinics and finally how Westerners can initiate in Gabon.

Born in Gabon, Apollon met the Bwiti many years ago after study other spiritual paths, including Buddhism and Christianity. For many years he has been a bridge, supporting people to learn the Bwiti Missoko tradition. He helps people get initiated with trusted and consecrated masters who practice precisely with the traditional protocol. Through this ancient science, Apollon gives tools to change things inside and outside to create deep transformation. If you want to learn more about Apollon or potentially become initiated yourself, check out Bwiti Initiations.

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Timestamps

:06 - Christianity, colonization and the tradition in Gabon
:15 - The difference between Bwiti Fang in the North of Gabon and Bwiti Missoko in the South.
:18 - What is the meaning of Bwiti
:23 - How can westerners connect with Bwiti?
:28 - Bwiti is practice
:34 - How Bwiti see addiction
:39 - Learning to deal with the devil inside you
:51 - The Bwiti perspective of Western Ibogaine clinics
:56 - How can westerners initiate with Gabon