La Ayahuasca como recurso educativo: integración de saberes ancestrales y educación contemporánea

Ayahuasca, an ancestral Amazonian beverage, has moved beyond ritual and medicinal use to become a resource in intercultural education. It symbolizes indigenous worldviews and acts as a bridge integrating ancestral knowledge with contemporary teaching. In pedagogy, ayahuasca can strengthen cultural identity, stimulate critical thinking, and raise environmental awareness. Its study promotes a more contextualized, inclusive education for indigenous and non-indigenous communities. Responsible integration respects cultural practices and avoids appropriation. The work explores ayahuasca as an educational tool fostering interculturality, tradition revitalization, and plural knowledge, proposing a model that dialogues between ancestral heritage and contemporary challenges for comprehensive education.

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Abstract

Ayahuasca, an ancestral beverage used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon, has transcended its ritual and medicinal use to become a significant resource within intercultural educational processes. This sacred brew not only represents a symbol of indigenous worldview but also acts as a bridge to integrate ancestral knowledge with contemporary educational approaches. The incorporation of ayahuasca in educational spaces fosters the recognition and appreciation of traditional knowledge, promoting a respectful dialogue between indigenous and scientific epistemologies. In the pedagogical realm, ayahuasca can be used to strengthen cultural identity, stimulate critical thinking, and raise awareness about the importance of environmental care and sustainability. Likewise, its study contributes to a more contextualized, inclusive, and relevant education for both indigenous and non-indigenous communities. However, it is essential to approach this integration responsibly, respecting cultural practices and avoiding cultural appropriation. The present work aims to explore how ayahuasca can become an educational tool that fosters interculturality, the revitalization of traditions, and the construction of plural knowledge. In this way, it proposes an educational model that fosters dialogue between ancestral heritage and contemporary challenges, promoting a comprehensive education that enriches all generations.