Mark Bockley

About The Author

Mark Bockley is an initiated diviner of the Dagara tradition of West Africa. He first traveled to Africa in 1976 and, in the mid-1990s, underwent a rigorous apprenticeship and initiation with Martine Somé, sister of spiritual leader Malidoma Patrice Somé. He is a workshop leader and lives in West Marin, California.

Books by Mark Bockley

The Healing Power of Animism

Teachings from the Spirits of the Dagara

By Mark Bockley
• Explores the ancient animistic beliefs and rituals of the Dagara people of West Africa, including the importance of ancestors and dreams • Examines Dagara animistic magic in depth, including examples of divination methods, spells, and healing practices • Describes the author’s spiritual apprent...
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