The Religion of Ayahuasca

The Santo Daime religion is a synthesis of Christianity and Amazonian spirituality whose practices include the sacred use of ayahuasca. The Religion of Ayahuasca is a first-hand account of the genesis and spread of this important religious tradition.

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 Mapiß.

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xx
Introduction	p. 1
The Magician of Rio Branco	p. 11
The Prophet of the Amazon	p. 23
The Divine Gardener	p. 37
Zen Canoeing in the Igarapé Mapiá	p. 49
The Doctor of the Juruá	p. 63
Padrinho Sebastião and Mestre Irineu	p. 75
I Raise This Banner	p. 91
The Duel with the Sorcerer	p. 107
I Light My Candlesticks	p. 121
Feitio: God's Will, Human Action	p. 137
The Spiritual Rebirth	p. 155
Memories of the Past	p. 171
Love Is to Be Shared	p. 189
New World, New Life	p. 203
The End of Time: The New Beginning	p. 217
The Future of New Jersalem	p. 229
Notes	p. 245
Glossary	p. 249
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