In this episode of the Healers of the World podcast, host Robyn On Earth speaks with Mark Buckley, a practitioner of Dagara medicine. Mark shares his journey into the Dagara tradition, the significance of animism in Western spirituality, and the importance of divination practices. He discusses his experiences with Dagara diviners, the role of ancestors in healing, and the challenges of practicing African medicine in America. The conversation also touches on the current state of the world, the importance of ancestral relationships, and the need for a deeper connection with nature.

About our guest Mark Bockley

Mark is a very well respected Dagara Diviner and leader in his community. He has spearheaded and developed a thriving Dagara medicine community in the West, and have initiated almost 150 practitioners here in the US and many also in parts of Europe. He is fluent in French, Spanish and fairly literate in Dioula - a ‘market language’ covering much of French West Africa. He has worked extensively with Malidoma Some and Martine Some, beginning in the late 90’s and has traveled to Burkina Faso on numerous occasions for many years. During these years he was initiated on three separate occasions into unique Dagara divination practices. His book “Awakening Animism in the West’ was recently picked up by Inner Traditions for publishing.

About Your Host Robyn

Robyn is a teacher and guide who serves as a spiritual and life mentor and using depth psychology; breath-work and ritual to support her clients in unblocking limiting belief systems; in moving through fear and in gaining clarity. She does 1:1 sessions, holds online classes and in person retreats.

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Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Healers of the World Podcast

02:32
Mark Buckley's Journey into Dagara Medicine

08:41
The Role of Animism in Western Spirituality

15:49
Bridging African and American Spiritual Practices

20:59
Initiation into Dagara Medicine

27:52
Navigating Jealousy and Psychic Attacks in Healing

30:01
Tending to Our Ancestors

31:37
The Importance of Lineage

33:42
Understanding Our Ancestral Projects

34:47
The Balance of Light and Shadow

36:48
Connecting with Ancestors

39:06
The Currency of Matter

40:27
The Role of Ancestors in Our Lives

43:55
The Current State of the World

46:11
The Role of Autistic Children

49:00
Indigenous Perspectives on Our Times

52:09
Building Relationships with Nature