Periagoge
Scenario

How to navigate cultural appropriation of your own spiritual traditions

I'm half Quechua and my white friends think it's cool that I do ayahuasca ceremonies, but they don't understand that for me it's not a psychedelic experience—it's talking to my ancestors and I can't explain why their casual attitude makes me feel so angry.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The commodification of sacred practices creates a painful tension between sharing wisdom and protecting its sanctity.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous spiritualities — South America?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.