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May 29, 2025By Públio Valle, Senior Retreat and Integration Facilitator A Sacred Journey of Surrender and Deep Listening It is often said that the connection with ayahuasca starts in the moment we say yes to a retreat. It can be subtle, but noticeable, that something starts to happen as our gaze turns…
April 11, 2025The journey toward healing deeply rooted trauma is long and challenging. Many people who have tried conventional Western approaches often find that it does not provide much relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other manifestations of trauma. Ayahuasca healing, a sophisticated system of spiritual healing carried out by Indigenous healers…
March 18, 2025By Públio Valle, Senior Retreat and Integration Facilitator The weeks, months, and sometimes even years following an ayahuasca retreat represent a period where deep transformation can unfold. While the ayahuasca retreat itself can be a profound healing experience, ayahuasca integration happens when these experiences effectively translate into lasting positive changes…
March 14, 2025When considering an ayahuasca retreat in Peru, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "How much does an ayahuasca retreat cost?" The price range for ayahuasca retreats in Peru can vary significantly, typically ranging from $500 to $4,500, depending on many factors, including the duration, location, quality…- December 8, 2024An ayahuasca retreat offers the opportunity to experience deep healing and transformation of your life. Due to the powerful healing work that plant-spirit doctors carry out, attending an ayahuasca retreat catalyzes a long-term path of self-discovery and awakening. However, to ensure safety and long-lasting outcomes, it’s essential to approach this…
- December 5, 2024An ayahuasca ceremony is a transformative, sacred ritual that has been practiced traditionally for centuries by indigenous tribes in the Amazon Rainforest for holistic healing and spiritual purposes. This guide will answer the most common questions about ayahuasca ceremonies, helping you prepare and understand this life-changing experience. What is an…
November 3, 2021It is with much joy that I share this update. After one and a half years of having to suspect all retreats - the COVID cocoon - the Temple of the Way of Light reopened at the end of August 2021. As we had sensed from the beginning of the…
October 25, 2021Between 2015 and 2019, a prospective, observational, non-controlled study took place at the Temple, conducted by ICEERS and the Beckley Foundation. They examined the long-term effects of ayahuasca healing on quality of life, well-being, and health, with sub-sections in anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD. Over the last two years, they…
October 21, 2021We have just completed our first reopening retreats at the Temple and everyone is absolutely thrilled to be back and to be doing what we love! As we finally bring our Emergency Fund for Shipibo Healers & Local Workers campaign to a close, we extend our deepest heartfelt thanks to all of…
May 20, 2021Since we set the intention back in December 2020 to reopen the Temple in June 2021, we have been closely monitoring the global pandemic and national and international travel possibilities. There are currently flights available from most countries to Peru but many countries are still experiencing significant restrictions either flying…
May 20, 2021Source: drbronner.com Is it possible to create an ethical psychedelics "industry"… We are honored to have been mentioned in this poignant and important article from David Bronner, CEO, and Les Szabo, Director of Constructive Capital at Dr. Bronner's who share their concerns about extractive capitalism and psychedelics. As plant and fungal…
December 18, 2020I hope this finds you and your family well, safe, and healthy. I am writing to share an update on an important decision we have made this week. We have been closely and continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation globally and in Peru, staying informed of the latest news related to…
September 3, 2020We know many of you have been waiting for an update from us and we're grateful for your patience. All of you with whom we are connected in some way or who have been anticipating coming to experience a retreat with us have been very present in our hearts and…
April 14, 2020I am writing to share important news from the Temple on the coronavirus situation, the actions that we are taking, the impact that it is having on our work in the Amazon, and our view of what this represents as an opportunity to individually and collectively build resilience and raise…
February 26, 2020As you may know, over the past 4 years, The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service (ICEERS), in collaboration with the Beckley Foundation, conducted a large research initiative at the Temple of the Way of Light. Through this study, they have generated exciting new evidence on the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca…- August 5, 2019Dear Temple community, From May 31st to June 1st, we had the great honor and pleasure of attending the third World Ayahuasca Conference, in beautiful Girona, Catalonia. The conference was organized by our friends from ICEERS and we were proud sponsors alongside many friends and allies. The conference comes at…
- August 20, 2018Through the lens of young Amazonian biologist and photographer Jorge Salvador Pizarro García, Amazonian flora and fauna are not only magnified but celebrated. From brightly colored frogs and snakes to the blooming flowers of medicinal plants and trees, Jorge documents the astonishing diversity of natural life in Peru’s Amazon. The Chaikuni…
April 23, 2018It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Maestra Olivia Arévalo. She was killed on Thursday 19th April, shot multiple times allegedly by a Canadian man near her home in Victoria Gracia, a community close to Pucallpa in Peru’s central Amazon region of Ucayali. We hope that the authorities…
June 21, 2017Earlier this month, the Temple of the Way of Light was represented in an historical event: an academic symposium focused on the social uses and the political economy of ayahuasca. This gathering took place during the V Congress of the Latin American Association of Anthropology, from June 6-9 2017 in…
March 21, 2017We would like to invite you to share in our collective vision. The Temple of the Way of Light was born 10 years ago, out of an individual vision. Disenchanted with the western healthcare system’s inability to address the deep roots of chronic disease, trauma, and psycho-spiritual disconnection, the Temple’s…
March 13, 2017The Psychedelic Science 2017 conference will be a historic six-day global gathering, featuring three days of conference presentations and three days of workshops, a Sunset Cruise on the San Francisco Bay, the world's first Psychedelic Comedy Banquet, and much more. Hundreds of tie-and-blouse-wearing psychedelic professionals will descend upon the city of Oakland to share…
October 15, 2016We are excited to present Miles Sherts and to announce that he will be joining us at the Temple in January and February 2017. He is the author of Conscious Communication – a Language of Connection, and Beyond Perception – a Guide to Meditation, and is a teacher / trainer with over…- October 2, 2016One can’t help but wonder—could the rise in people suffering from anxiety-related mental disorders be helped by the increased popularity of ayahuasca? While the industrialized world has delivered ever-increasing comfort, safety, and useful technology, it has also left a shadowy legacy of stress, isolation, and disconnection from nature and community.…
October 1, 2016Source: Psychedelic Times Sometimes when you enter the heart of darkness, it turns out to be a heart of light and a whole new world opens up to you. And then, in the heart of light, darkness reappears and the cycle continues ever onward. Matthew Watherston is the founder of the Temple…
September 19, 2016Approaching ayahuasca for the first time can be a daunting task. While anecdotal accounts and emerging scientific studies abound about its incredible healing properties, there are also many cautionary tales out there when it comes to disingenuous shamans and questionable healing centers. Beyond that, a truly conscientious seeker will be…
January 16, 2016Ayahuasca is a sacred visionary brew that has been used for centuries in healing ceremonies by various indigenous cultures in the Amazon basin. The beverage is a decoction of two key plants, the ayahuasca vine itself, scientifically known asBanisteriopsis caapi, and the vision-inducing, DMT-containing leaves of the chacruna plant, also known…- December 5, 2015Presence. Detached and non-judgmental observation of thoughts and emotions. Living in the moment in full awareness. These are some of the fundamental qualities underlying the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness practice has its historical origins in the Buddhist tradition, particularly Vipassana or insight meditation, which was taught by Buddha himself 2500…
November 15, 2015To disregard the problems facing the Earth and to proceed with business as usual in education would be a betrayal of trust. Our students want to know how to make a difference. They need hope. And it won’t come if all we can offer is another scientific theory or technological…- January 9, 2015Reviewing The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook, Chris Kilham’s backpack guide to the healing powers of the sacred Amazonian plant brew. My first encounter with ayahuasca was through William S. Burroughs. That is to say, several years ago I read The Yage Letters, which was Burroughs’ collected correspondence with poet Allen Ginsberg as…
January 1, 2015Drink ayahuasca and you may see yourself being eaten by a crocodile. You may find a miraculous resolution to a crippling sadness. Or, more likely, you’ll land somewhere in between. Regardless, you will definitely throw up. Author and ethnobotanist Chris Kilham says all of these things have happened to him after drinking…- November 3, 2014Fantastic recent (October 2014) presentation by Graham Hancock on the history of psychedelics, their demonization in modern society and his perspectives on ayahuasca. Horizons 2014: GRAHAM HANCOCK “Psychedelics and Civilisation, Light and Darkness” from Horizons on Vimeo. “Psychedelics and Civilisation, Light and Darkness” Graham Hancock investigates the possibility that by demonising and criminalising…
