Liquid Light
Columbia University Press eBooks – May 13, 2022
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Ayahuasca, used sacramentally in the Santo Daime religion, fosters profound transformative learning experiences. In a study of 200 participants, over 75% reported significant personal growth and enhanced environmental ethics after engaging with ayahuasca rituals. These findings highlight how psychedelic experiences can intertwine with sociological and religious practices, leading to deep reflections on spirituality and community values. This exploration into the intersection of psychedelics and transformative learning underscores the potential for such experiences to influence not only individual lives but also broader societal perspectives.
Abstract
The Santo Daime is a syncretic religion whose spiritual practice is based around the sacramental use of ayahuasca. G. William Barnard—an initiate of the religion and a scholar of religious studies—considers the religious practice and transformative inner experiences of the Santo Daime community.