Bwete Spiritual
Iboga Immersion Retreat
in the jungles of the Costa Rica Southern Zone
What is the revolution of the mind?
Life is an illusion, a very real one that we creating. How can we find a way to look at ourselves, the processes of our mind without judgement and the layers of conditioning that life brings? We create layers of camouflage that we can no longer see and from this comes dis ease (emotional and physical) & we see no way out because our mind has become rigid.
"And yet that is what most of us want—to find a secure place in our ways of thinking. We want to pursue a set pattern and be undisturbed in our thoughts, in our actions. But it is only the mind that is capable of patiently observing its own conditioning and being free from its conditioning—it is only such a mind that is able to have a revolution, a radical transformation, and thereby to discover that which is infinitely beyond the mind, beyond all our desires, our vanities and pursuits. Without self-knowledge, without knowing oneself as one is—not as one would like to be, which is merely an illusion, an idealistic escape—without knowing the ways of one’s thinking, all one’s motives, one’s thoughts, one’s innumerable responses, it is not possible to understand and go beyond this whole process of thinking." (from "As One Is: To Free the Mind from All Condition: To Free the Mind from All Conditioning" by Jiddu Krishnamurti)
When we see past the illusion we have created, what do we find? Truth, a direct soul connection, true creativity, an ability to change and to heal - this is the process of Iboga The Bwiti in Gabon know of these processes, that is why they are the protectors of Iboga. Creation is universal knowledge attainable for all of those that are ready for change, to do the work. These processes do not need to be understood intellectually, they need to be experienced to become real, with Iboga this can be done.
When we see past the illusion we have created, what do we find? Truth, a direct soul connection, true creativity, an ability to change and to heal - this is the process of Iboga The Bwiti in Gabon know of these processes, that is why they are the protectors of Iboga. Creation is universal knowledge attainable for all of those that are ready for change, to do the work. These processes do not need to be understood intellectually, they need to be experienced to become real, with Iboga this can be done.
ABOUT OUR RETREATSEngage your soul with a true Iboga immersion experience. This 5 day 4 night experience follows African teachings with strong ancestral lineage. We come to Iboga to heal and this condensed experience that keeps our grouping together, follows the traditional way of administering iboga utilised in initiation in Africa.
This is all about the work, the truth, bridging the gap between soul and self without the distractions of the outside world. The waterfalls, beaches and activities can wait, these will happen and happen in new brilliance once you have immersed and met the soul to bring about the ultimate resolution. These are for the end of our retreat. You come to Iboga for another chance, for redemption of self. It awaits and we feel more than ever that our immersion experience is the most accurate way of experiencing the self in its communication with the soul.
We do not sell pretty images and ideas, this is not what you need. Healing by speaking with our souls is what we need and this exists through strong spirit, protection and guidance. Join us in becoming yourself. |
RETREAT DATES 2022/23
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IBOGA IMMERSION RETREAT PROGRAM
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Our retreat program is based on the traditional practices in Africa. It is about immersing yourself with Iboga We come to the temple together on the first day of arrival and we do not leave the retreat centre until the work with Iboga has been done. This retreat is about deep healing not about distractions, trips to the beaches and waterfalls can be done after. Watch the jungles come alive with the iboga spirit in this totally immersive experience.
Special for September / October $2000USD INCLUSIONS
Please note that all guests are required to fill out a medical questionnaire. We have published a selection of our testimonials from guests here for those who need it. |
Jamie´s Spiritual teacher His Majesty Adumangana, King of Primates, Gabon, Africa
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ABOUT IKARA RETREAT CENTRE
It has always been our deepest of intentions to work with the Iboga medicine. Bwiti spiritual tradition is indelibly linked with nature and we are encircled by nature at Ikara. Costa Rica is close to the equator, similar to Gabon in Africa and so our location is correctly aligned geographically with the medicine. We experience an even flow of electrical energy and ion distribution due to our proximity to the ocean. This is settling for all meditative practice and facilitates deep resonance with the self and environment.
We are located high in the hills above the authentic Tico village of Portalón. We have the best of all worlds here - quiet and secluded, set amongst old growth tropical rain forest. close to Matapalo beach, the beautiful Portalón river, and the Hills of Portalón Wildlife Sanctuary, We are located only 15 minutes from the community of Dominical and 30 minutes to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos.
We are biased of course, we chose this place and it is now where we call home so we should let the images speak for themselves!
Ikara is the representative for the NGO Ebota A Maghanga which is the cornerstone of The Universal Village of God - Mboka A Nzambe and its traditional hospital Le Don de Vie (The Gift of Life Hospital ) in the west.
When you participate in Iboga treatment here at Ikara, which is your adopted introduction to mind and the beginning of liberation, you directly contribute to our spiritual brothers and sisters who are composed of lovers of culture and natural medicine. Ebota A Maghanga, with support from ikara, works towards sustainability of indigenous knowledge for future generations and for a better world built on the brotherhood of man.
Ebota A Maghanga brings together initiates and healers from Gabon. Globally, the NGO is focused on
- The enhancement and protection of Gabonese cultural heritage
- Participation to health coverage for all through Le Don De Vie
- Integration of indigenous people´s
- Preservation of the environment
- Guaranteed access to organic food for a healthy & natural diet
This is not a promotional business through our association. This is our service to our spiritual teachers, brothers and sisters in an effort to maintain ethical practice and adapted forms of Iboga to the western mind whilst supporting its origin and source.
Radiate back into God's thinking with Iboga.
We are located high in the hills above the authentic Tico village of Portalón. We have the best of all worlds here - quiet and secluded, set amongst old growth tropical rain forest. close to Matapalo beach, the beautiful Portalón river, and the Hills of Portalón Wildlife Sanctuary, We are located only 15 minutes from the community of Dominical and 30 minutes to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos.
We are biased of course, we chose this place and it is now where we call home so we should let the images speak for themselves!
Ikara is the representative for the NGO Ebota A Maghanga which is the cornerstone of The Universal Village of God - Mboka A Nzambe and its traditional hospital Le Don de Vie (The Gift of Life Hospital ) in the west.
When you participate in Iboga treatment here at Ikara, which is your adopted introduction to mind and the beginning of liberation, you directly contribute to our spiritual brothers and sisters who are composed of lovers of culture and natural medicine. Ebota A Maghanga, with support from ikara, works towards sustainability of indigenous knowledge for future generations and for a better world built on the brotherhood of man.
Ebota A Maghanga brings together initiates and healers from Gabon. Globally, the NGO is focused on
- The enhancement and protection of Gabonese cultural heritage
- Participation to health coverage for all through Le Don De Vie
- Integration of indigenous people´s
- Preservation of the environment
- Guaranteed access to organic food for a healthy & natural diet
This is not a promotional business through our association. This is our service to our spiritual teachers, brothers and sisters in an effort to maintain ethical practice and adapted forms of Iboga to the western mind whilst supporting its origin and source.
Radiate back into God's thinking with Iboga.
OUR IBOGA VILLAGE
KUMA BWENZE MIOBE NGANGA Kuma is our Bwete Miobe Nganga. He has been trained in one of the original branches of Bwete called Miobe which focuses on traditional healing using plants such as Iboga. His spiritual father is King Adumangana and Kuma´s studies have been carried out in the Universal Village of God, a traditional Babongo village in Gabon.. |
MELINDA ATHERTON BWITI STUDENT & HOST I have used psychedelics in explorations of the self and reality for over 30 years. Iboga is the tool most applicable to the western mind Throughout my life I have learnt that we create our own experience and that nothing that we experience exists outside of the self. Accountability and responsibility is paramount for a joyful life. |
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MORE INFORMATION ON IBOGA
- Mboka A Nzambe - Universal Village in Gabon
- Our Youtube Channel
- Podcasts
- Iboga Intelligence - A whole perspective on the processes of Iboga
- To the Heart of Iboga
CONTACT US
For more information, or if you would like to attend an Iboga retreat, please give us a call (+506 89837678), send us an email or fill out the form below. We would love to hear from you.
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