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Jun 2025
39m 55s

Spiritual Maturity and the Bwiti Missoko...

International School of Temple Arts
About this episode

Aténougha is an Nganga (teacher) and bridge to the Bwiti Missoko tradition of Central Africa, where he helps people find transformation through this ancient spiritual science.

In this conversation, Caitlyn Cook asks him, in a world that seems more and more chaotic, warring and disconnected, how do we relate to it as spiritual people? How does a spiritually mature person act or perceive this without being overwhelmed, disheartened or paralysed?

Recorded in Libreville, Gabon, Aténougha explores the link between inner and outer conflict—and how everything begins from within...

Rather than being overwhelmed, a spiritual person learns to understand their “position”, embracing both light and dark and choosing grounded ways to create change.

The conversation includes..

  • Spiritual views on war & crisis: Why war is not only political but energetic—and how to relate to it without fear or paralysis.


  • The importance of position: How recognising — and possibly shifting — your internal stance can change your outer experience.


  • From overwhelm to action: Why change starts small (in your home, relationships, and community) and grows from there.


  • Recognizing symptoms early: War doesn't just happen 'out there', it starts inside of you. Notice signs of conflict or misalignment and the role of daily practice in becoming more attuned...


  • Balancing and accepting light and dark: How to meet life’s polarities with wisdom, understanding that everything is part of the whole.


To find out more about the Bwiti tradition and initiations, contact: 

bwiti.calling@gmail.com

Learn more about ISTA: https://ista.life

Follow us on Instagram: @ista.community

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