top of page

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Many people have questions about our beliefs and practices, and how they differ from mainstream Western religions. While our earth-centered and shamanistic traditions may seem unfamiliar to some, they are among the most ancient spiritual practices in human history. Rooted in the wisdom of indigenous elders, these traditions have honored the sacred connection between humanity, nature, and the spirit realms for thousands of years. We believe in fostering open dialogue and leading with integrity, ensuring that our teachings are shared with clarity and respect. To learn more, explore our most frequently asked questions at the link below. Do you have a question not answered below? Feel free to contact us!
-
Do you believe in God?We believe in the Divine, who go by many names. We honor our Mother Earth, who is our source of life, and our Father Sky, who is our connection to the cosmos. In many western religions, God would be another name for Father Sky, Creator, Great Spirit, among more. We believe in the divinity of spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and other energies. There is the essence of the divine in all things, including ourselves.
-
Who is Gaia?We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, who is our Mother Earth. She has created all life, she can heal all life, and we return to her at the end of life. She is also our great teacher, who offers guidance and wisdom to those who humbly seek it.
-
Are you Christian or worship Jesus?We believe Jesus was someone who once walked this Earth. We believe he was a healer, like many others in history, and someone who was dedicated to his spiritual path and a teacher of it, similar to the Buddha. However, he is not a person we worship or include in our religious practices. We consider ourselves to be a non-denominational Ayahuasca community with spiritual, animist, and earth-centered traditions guided by Indigenous practices.
-
Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in reincarnation?We believe in the continuation of the soul beyond this life, but not necessarily in the heaven or hell commonly portrayed in Western traditions. Instead, we see the afterlife as a realm where souls may go to rest, reside among divine spirits, guides, and ancestors, or prepare for their next journey. We do not believe in eternal damnation. Rather, we view the soul’s existence as an infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation allows the soul to grow, learn, and fulfill its purpose across many lifetimes. Our path in this life is to uncover that purpose, heal from past wounds, and move toward fulfillment. Sometimes, unresolved pain and trauma follow us from one life to the next. Through sacred practice, we seek to understand these burdens, find healing, and gain a deeper awareness of our place in the universe. Ultimately, we embrace the mystery of existence with humility. While we hold these beliefs, we acknowledge that the workings of the universe and what lies beyond remain vast and unknowable.
-
Do you have a written doctrine?No. Our beliefs do not come from a specific book, but instead from our relationships with nature. Through partaking of the sacrament, we deepen our connection to ourselves and our understanding of the world. We communicate directly with the Divine and receive the teachings we need at that time. We do not practice with a written doctrine because the wisdom we receive is individualized. We also believe in the importance of passing wisdom through oral traditions. We strive to create a community of trust and connection for this to happen. We honor the tradition of gathering for songs and storytelling to pass on knowledge and share our experiences, especially with respect to including and listening to our elders. While we do not have a written doctrine, we do have Ethical Guidelines, Core Values, and written policies that members are expected to adhere to in order to maintain integrity and respect within as well as outside of our community.
-
Do you believe in God?We believe in the Divine, who go by many names. We honor our Mother Earth, who is our source of life, and our Father Sky, who is our connection to the cosmos. In many western religions, God would be another name for Father Sky, Creator, Great Spirit, among more. We believe in the divinity of spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and other energies. There is the essence of the divine in all things, including ourselves.
-
Who is Gaia?We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, who is our Mother Earth. She has created all life, she can heal all life, and we return to her at the end of life. She is also our great teacher, who offers guidance and wisdom to those who humbly seek it.
-
Are you Christian or worship Jesus?We believe Jesus was someone who once walked this Earth. We believe he was a healer, like many others in history, and someone who was dedicated to his spiritual path and a teacher of it, similar to the Buddha. However, he is not a person we worship or include in our religious practices. We consider ourselves to be a non-denominational Ayahuasca community with spiritual, animist, and earth-centered traditions guided by Indigenous practices.
-
Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in reincarnation?We believe in the continuation of the soul beyond this life, but not necessarily in the heaven or hell commonly portrayed in Western traditions. Instead, we see the afterlife as a realm where souls may go to rest, reside among divine spirits, guides, and ancestors, or prepare for their next journey. We do not believe in eternal damnation. Rather, we view the soul’s existence as an infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation allows the soul to grow, learn, and fulfill its purpose across many lifetimes. Our path in this life is to uncover that purpose, heal from past wounds, and move toward fulfillment. Sometimes, unresolved pain and trauma follow us from one life to the next. Through sacred practice, we seek to understand these burdens, find healing, and gain a deeper awareness of our place in the universe. Ultimately, we embrace the mystery of existence with humility. While we hold these beliefs, we acknowledge that the workings of the universe and what lies beyond remain vast and unknowable.
-
Do you have a written doctrine?No. Our beliefs do not come from a specific book, but instead from our relationships with nature. Through partaking of the sacrament, we deepen our connection to ourselves and our understanding of the world. We communicate directly with the Divine and receive the teachings we need at that time. We do not practice with a written doctrine because the wisdom we receive is individualized. We also believe in the importance of passing wisdom through oral traditions. We strive to create a community of trust and connection for this to happen. We honor the tradition of gathering for songs and storytelling to pass on knowledge and share our experiences, especially with respect to including and listening to our elders. While we do not have a written doctrine, we do have Ethical Guidelines, Core Values, and written policies that members are expected to adhere to in order to maintain integrity and respect within as well as outside of our community.
-
Do you believe in God?We believe in the Divine, who go by many names. We honor our Mother Earth, who is our source of life, and our Father Sky, who is our connection to the cosmos. In many western religions, God would be another name for Father Sky, Creator, Great Spirit, among more. We believe in the divinity of spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and other energies. There is the essence of the divine in all things, including ourselves.
-
Who is Gaia?We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, who is our Mother Earth. She has created all life, she can heal all life, and we return to her at the end of life. She is also our great teacher, who offers guidance and wisdom to those who humbly seek it.
-
Are you Christian or worship Jesus?We believe Jesus was someone who once walked this Earth. We believe he was a healer, like many others in history, and someone who was dedicated to his spiritual path and a teacher of it, similar to the Buddha. However, he is not a person we worship or include in our religious practices. We consider ourselves to be a non-denominational Ayahuasca community with spiritual, animist, and earth-centered traditions guided by Indigenous practices.
-
Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in reincarnation?We believe in the continuation of the soul beyond this life, but not necessarily in the heaven or hell commonly portrayed in Western traditions. Instead, we see the afterlife as a realm where souls may go to rest, reside among divine spirits, guides, and ancestors, or prepare for their next journey. We do not believe in eternal damnation. Rather, we view the soul’s existence as an infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation allows the soul to grow, learn, and fulfill its purpose across many lifetimes. Our path in this life is to uncover that purpose, heal from past wounds, and move toward fulfillment. Sometimes, unresolved pain and trauma follow us from one life to the next. Through sacred practice, we seek to understand these burdens, find healing, and gain a deeper awareness of our place in the universe. Ultimately, we embrace the mystery of existence with humility. While we hold these beliefs, we acknowledge that the workings of the universe and what lies beyond remain vast and unknowable.
-
Do you have a written doctrine?No. Our beliefs do not come from a specific book, but instead from our relationships with nature. Through partaking of the sacrament, we deepen our connection to ourselves and our understanding of the world. We communicate directly with the Divine and receive the teachings we need at that time. We do not practice with a written doctrine because the wisdom we receive is individualized. We also believe in the importance of passing wisdom through oral traditions. We strive to create a community of trust and connection for this to happen. We honor the tradition of gathering for songs and storytelling to pass on knowledge and share our experiences, especially with respect to including and listening to our elders. While we do not have a written doctrine, we do have Ethical Guidelines, Core Values, and written policies that members are expected to adhere to in order to maintain integrity and respect within as well as outside of our community.
-
Do you believe in God?We believe in the Divine, who go by many names. We honor our Mother Earth, who is our source of life, and our Father Sky, who is our connection to the cosmos. In many western religions, God would be another name for Father Sky, Creator, Great Spirit, among more. We believe in the divinity of spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and other energies. There is the essence of the divine in all things, including ourselves.
-
Who is Gaia?We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, who is our Mother Earth. She has created all life, she can heal all life, and we return to her at the end of life. She is also our great teacher, who offers guidance and wisdom to those who humbly seek it.
-
Are you Christian or worship Jesus?We believe Jesus was someone who once walked this Earth. We believe he was a healer, like many others in history, and someone who was dedicated to his spiritual path and a teacher of it, similar to the Buddha. However, he is not a person we worship or include in our religious practices. We consider ourselves to be a non-denominational Ayahuasca community with spiritual, animist, and earth-centered traditions guided by Indigenous practices.
-
Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in reincarnation?We believe in the continuation of the soul beyond this life, but not necessarily in the heaven or hell commonly portrayed in Western traditions. Instead, we see the afterlife as a realm where souls may go to rest, reside among divine spirits, guides, and ancestors, or prepare for their next journey. We do not believe in eternal damnation. Rather, we view the soul’s existence as an infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation allows the soul to grow, learn, and fulfill its purpose across many lifetimes. Our path in this life is to uncover that purpose, heal from past wounds, and move toward fulfillment. Sometimes, unresolved pain and trauma follow us from one life to the next. Through sacred practice, we seek to understand these burdens, find healing, and gain a deeper awareness of our place in the universe. Ultimately, we embrace the mystery of existence with humility. While we hold these beliefs, we acknowledge that the workings of the universe and what lies beyond remain vast and unknowable.
-
Do you have a written doctrine?No. Our beliefs do not come from a specific book, but instead from our relationships with nature. Through partaking of the sacrament, we deepen our connection to ourselves and our understanding of the world. We communicate directly with the Divine and receive the teachings we need at that time. We do not practice with a written doctrine because the wisdom we receive is individualized. We also believe in the importance of passing wisdom through oral traditions. We strive to create a community of trust and connection for this to happen. We honor the tradition of gathering for songs and storytelling to pass on knowledge and share our experiences, especially with respect to including and listening to our elders. While we do not have a written doctrine, we do have Ethical Guidelines, Core Values, and written policies that members are expected to adhere to in order to maintain integrity and respect within as well as outside of our community.
-
Do you believe in God?We believe in the Divine, who go by many names. We honor our Mother Earth, who is our source of life, and our Father Sky, who is our connection to the cosmos. In many western religions, God would be another name for Father Sky, Creator, Great Spirit, among more. We believe in the divinity of spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and other energies. There is the essence of the divine in all things, including ourselves.
-
Who is Gaia?We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, who is our Mother Earth. She has created all life, she can heal all life, and we return to her at the end of life. She is also our great teacher, who offers guidance and wisdom to those who humbly seek it.
-
Are you Christian or worship Jesus?We believe Jesus was someone who once walked this Earth. We believe he was a healer, like many others in history, and someone who was dedicated to his spiritual path and a teacher of it, similar to the Buddha. However, he is not a person we worship or include in our religious practices. We consider ourselves to be a non-denominational Ayahuasca community with spiritual, animist, and earth-centered traditions guided by Indigenous practices.
-
Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in reincarnation?We believe in the continuation of the soul beyond this life, but not necessarily in the heaven or hell commonly portrayed in Western traditions. Instead, we see the afterlife as a realm where souls may go to rest, reside among divine spirits, guides, and ancestors, or prepare for their next journey. We do not believe in eternal damnation. Rather, we view the soul’s existence as an infinite cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation allows the soul to grow, learn, and fulfill its purpose across many lifetimes. Our path in this life is to uncover that purpose, heal from past wounds, and move toward fulfillment. Sometimes, unresolved pain and trauma follow us from one life to the next. Through sacred practice, we seek to understand these burdens, find healing, and gain a deeper awareness of our place in the universe. Ultimately, we embrace the mystery of existence with humility. While we hold these beliefs, we acknowledge that the workings of the universe and what lies beyond remain vast and unknowable.
-
Do you have a written doctrine?No. Our beliefs do not come from a specific book, but instead from our relationships with nature. Through partaking of the sacrament, we deepen our connection to ourselves and our understanding of the world. We communicate directly with the Divine and receive the teachings we need at that time. We do not practice with a written doctrine because the wisdom we receive is individualized. We also believe in the importance of passing wisdom through oral traditions. We strive to create a community of trust and connection for this to happen. We honor the tradition of gathering for songs and storytelling to pass on knowledge and share our experiences, especially with respect to including and listening to our elders. While we do not have a written doctrine, we do have Ethical Guidelines, Core Values, and written policies that members are expected to adhere to in order to maintain integrity and respect within as well as outside of our community.
bottom of page