Liquid Light
Columbia University Press eBooks May 13, 2022 DOI: 10.7312/barn18660 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe Santo Daime is a syncretic religion that uses ayahuasca as a sacrament. G. William Barnard, both an initiate and a scholar of religious studies, examines the community's religious practice and the transformative inner experiences that arise from it.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Ayahuasca |
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Transformative learning Sociology Religious studies Environmental ethics |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key finding | Argues that the Santo Daime's sacramental use of ayahuasca fosters transformative inner experiences within its syncretic religious framework. |
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.