Horus Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Discussion of plant use in any culture. Hello, I would like to discuss the use of my Banisteriopsis caapi to make a ceremonial space in my Australian backyard. I didn’t know weather to post this in spirituality, but I think it conforms to this criteria better as I will post lots of plant pictures. So my Caapi has been outgrowing its host tree, a flowering peach, which is old and dying a slow death. So I built a pergola for my vine, which it fits like its been there for years. I’m sure by the end of this season it will have grown down and around to create an enclosed room. When I have been in deep connection with the plant spirits I have always experienced a very pronounced effect by meditating under the vine. So it was logical to develop this phenomena. To embrace and optimise it. To have a consecrated area where people can be in circle and meditate together. A simple spiral signifies the journey from the outer to the inner also the self to the whole. All the elements are represented etc etc I had a beautiful opening ceremony with my meditation group, all of whom are healers and psychics and 2 are duly deputized Aboriginal elders, along with some friends including a talented Bangladesh drummer I met "in circle".... somewhere...last year. All the libations and observances were made, a deep group meditation had, then chanting and some live music written and improvised for the event. We have made the area a "bright light" in the etheric. It is connected to the grid of energy points (having a big caapi makes you a beacon in the ether, and sometimes the twilight zone anyhow) It is, in my personal mythology a sacred site, and treated accordingly. And the space is now a portal for connecting, meditating and journeying. Connecting with the plants and the whole, the outer and the inner as one. Or .....it is just a pergola with an knotty vine, and a space cadet owner with too much imagination.........anyhow Somewhere beneath that vine is my special space Hidden away from veiw My vine stands tall in its new room The vine is also in the undercover meditation space. So guys thats my yearly show and tell, dont PM me about circles as I am talking about guided a meditation group. But any SAB member with a forum history is welcome,with a weeks notice to pop in for a cuppa if ya passin by.As many have already done. Edited July 30, 2012 by colhawk 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr b.caapi Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Beautiful man, so so beautiful. p.s how old is the vine? Edited July 30, 2012 by mr b.caapi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etherealdrifter Posted July 30, 2012 Wow Col, picture #3 describes you perfectly i reckon. Peaceful looking pad man. thanks for the update to your space portal brother. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horus Posted July 30, 2012 Vine is 12 yo Mr Caapi. I felt there was a shift in our relationship about 4 yrs ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted July 30, 2012 You have created what many dream of colhawk. Very inspirational. Thank You for sharing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micromegas Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Colhawk everytime I see photos of your garden i feel happier, and it is great to have some background about how you approach the task of growing sacred plants. Both a masterful effort and a sacred space, as well as the imagination of a space cadet I'd say, two sides of the same coin. Well done, and congratulations. Edited July 30, 2012 by Micromegas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted July 30, 2012 Wow, another year already, time flies. As beautiful as always Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilli Posted July 30, 2012 I saw video of this space of yours before.. very awesome and inspiring! I especially love the comfy chairs in the shadehouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti101 Posted July 30, 2012 It is a great space Col, will have to drop in again sometime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_e_ Posted July 31, 2012 beautiful ! sincere thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Deep2Handle Posted July 31, 2012 And Colhawk's caapi has reminded me yet again that another year has elapsed! :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wameron36 Posted August 1, 2012 What a beautiful yard, looks like a very special spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roopey Posted August 1, 2012 Amazing. I'm inspired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtarman Posted August 4, 2012 Very cool. Can't wait to have my own place someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted August 5, 2012 Very amazing! That 4th photo (of the cacti from the verandah) is just so cool. It's almost exactly what I plan on building once I get the resources. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Gardener Posted August 9, 2012 Truly beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
