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After enduring the hardships of political imprisonment in Brazil, Alex Polari de Alverga seeks spiritual renewal through a transformative encounter with Padrinho Sebastiao Mota de Mela, a key figure in the Santo Daime church. This religion, blending Christianity with indigenous Amazonian practices, offers him solace and purpose. His journey leads him to Mapia, a spiritual center where he becomes a teacher and leader. The narrative explores the origins and global spread of Santo Daime, emphasizing the profound spiritual insights gained through the sacred use of ayahuasca.
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The Religion of Ayahuasca, Alex Polari de Alverga
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Religion of Ayahuasca
- Subtitle
- The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alex Polari de Alverga
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9781594773983
- Series
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- After enduring the hardships of political imprisonment in Brazil, Alex Polari de Alverga seeks spiritual renewal through a transformative encounter with Padrinho Sebastiao Mota de Mela, a key figure in the Santo Daime church. This religion, blending Christianity with indigenous Amazonian practices, offers him solace and purpose. His journey leads him to Mapia, a spiritual center where he becomes a teacher and leader. The narrative explores the origins and global spread of Santo Daime, emphasizing the profound spiritual insights gained through the sacred use of ayahuasca.