Tag: Pachimama
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World Religions: Incan Spirituality
Read more: World Religions: Incan Spirituality“Life is a game, nothing more.” This is a quote by a shaman we met in Peru. We went with Lainie and their group to a “despacho ceremony” which is an Incan religious ceremony to give offerings to Pachimama, or Mother Earth. We started by walking through a forest to get to the site of…
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Chinchero: Part One
Read more: Chinchero: Part OneWhile spending time with Worldschooler Lainie and her group, we did some amazing things. One of the activities we did in Peru was farming in a town called Chinchero. Lainie first met this family while drinking juice at a cafe. They told her and her son Miro about their culture and how they farm. They…
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Incan Spirituality 101
Read more: Incan Spirituality 101Throughout the year, I have learned and experienced different world religions, for example Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. The final one we experienced was the Incan faith during our time in Peru. This faith really honours the Earth and offers a deep respect for nature. When the Spanish invaded South America in the 1500’s, they brought Christianity and forced the…