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Beyi is a traditional Dagara ritual whereby each participant has the rare and unique opportunity to discover one’s purpose, be seen by community, and drink one’s true spiritual name, imbibing the essence and quality of one’s own birthright.
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Each of us, together with our Ancestors, determined why we would come to this earth plain at this time. We have collectively discovered that these times are critical. Our world is out of balance with the rhythm of Spirit and Nature; our destiny beckons us to make the changes necessary for future generations.
Beyi offers an opportunity for those yearning to know what their role in this collective world is about, what gifts are ready to burst forward and be shared, what doorway is waiting to be swung open.
BEYI is a three-day ritual led by Malidoma and facilitated by elders who will contribute to unearthing each participant’s mystical meaning in this world, encouraging each to embrace it by drinking it in.
BEYI is available to any person who feels their gift, their purpose pressing from within, ready to burst into this world.
BEYI offers clarity about ourselves, allowing a legitimate claim to community.
BEYI is the first step and prerequisite toward eldership in the Dagara tradition.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to reach into the realm of ancient wisdom, touch the heart of your soul, and hear your Spiritual Name resonating with the pulse of your purpose for being here at this time. Malidoma is uniquely gifted to take each person’s story to the Ancestors and translate back each person’s calling for being here at this time in the form a Special spiritual name in the Dagara language.
During the Beyi Ritual you will be supported by the 2015 elder initiates (bokoras), under the guidance of Elder Malidoma. They too received their spiritual names and will be there to assist you in the unearthing of your own.
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Fees range from $385 – $500, depending on your selection for housing and meals.
Tuition: $385
Venue & Housing
For the weekend, we will be gathering at a retreat center nearing Orlando/Tampa, Florida. Lodging is available in cottages, each having four bedrooms, housing 2 to a room. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and shower. Guests in each Cottage share dining and living areas and a kitchenette supplied with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. All Cottages have central air conditioning and heat.
Cost for the weekend (2-nights): $80/person. Taxes and fees included.
Note: if you wish to extend your stay, please make those arrangements directly while you are here.
Meals
We will provide 4 meals at this event: on Saturday, breakfast, lunch & dinner, and breakfast on Sunday. Please bring your own supper for Friday evening. Alternatively, you can bring your own meals for the weekend, which you can store and reheat in your cottage.
Cost for 4 meals: $35/person (omnivore or lacto-ovo vegetarian). Gluten-free: $40/person
If you have special dietary needs, please consider bringing your own meals for the weekend. Use of the commercial kitchen is not available to participants.
Arrival/Departure
We will begin promptly at 8pm on Friday September 9th. Activities end Sunday at noon.
The closest airport is Tampa International Airport, about an hour away from the retreat center, in Brooksville, Florida. You are responsible for getting to/from the venue. We will assist you as best as possible with carpooling and shuttle arrangements. If driving, let us know if you would like to share a ride in your vehicle with other participants. Alternatively, you may want to reach out to fellow travelers to share shuttle or a rental car. We will be happy to help you make connections with each other.
If paying by check/money order, your reservation will be confirmed only when your payment is received. Thank you!
Registration closes on September 5th. Additional information and directions will be sent to registered participants. Complete the form below: