The Religion of Ayahuasca
The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime
$56.67
- Paperback
296 pages
- Release Date
19 October 2010
Summary
An insider’s experience and personal transformation with ayahuasca and the religious philosophy surrounding it
- An intimate account of the genesis of the Santo Daime tradition
- Edited and introduced by Stephen Larsen, author of The Shaman’s Doorway
In search of something to restore his spiritual connection to life after his release from captivity as a political prisoner in Brazil, Alex Polari de Alverga had a transformative encounter with Padrinho …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594773983 |
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| ISBN-10: | 159477398X |
| Author: | Alex Polari de Alverga |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Park Street Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 19 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“There are detailed, carefully written descriptions of the spiritual process and the precision with which Alverga has woven these threads through various perspectives and conceptual frameworks is fascinating.” * The Psychedelic Press, UK, January 2011 *“Who better to tell the story of ayahuasca (Diplopterys cabrerana) than de Alverga? His intellectual and practical work bridges the worlds of scholars and Amazonian people. After years of being held as a political prisoner during the reign of Brazil’s military junta, he encountered the Santo Daime religion–a unique form of christianity blended with traditional Amazonian use of mediumship and ayahuasca for healing and spiritual growth. The book relates the personal experiences key figures and of the author’s as he evolves into a Santo Daime leader.” * American Herb Association, September 2012 *
About The Author
Alex Polari de Alverga
Alex Polari de Alverga spent years as a political prisoner during the rule of the military junta in Brazil, enduring torture, brutality, and deprivation. On his release from captivity, he encountered the Santo Daime religion and is currently a padrinho (spiritual father) in the spiritual community of Mapiá.
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