La Ayahuasca como recurso educativo: integración de saberes ancestrales y educación contemporánea
Rogger Silva Herrera, María Del Rosario Vivar Sarmiento
Revista Científica Multidisciplinaria SAPIENTIAE January 15, 2026 DOI: 10.56124/sapientiae.v9i19.007 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Traditional knowledge Plural Symbol formal Indigenous education Resource disambiguation Environmental ethics Work physics Ethnology |
| Key points | Proposes that ayahuasca can be used as an educational tool to foster interculturality and revitalize traditions. |
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.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on ayahuasca, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The globalization of ayahuasca: Harm reduction or benefit maximization? | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Ayahuasca Shamanism in the Amazon and Beyond | 2014 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Antipodes of the Mind: Charting the Phenomenology of the Ayahuasca Experience | 2003 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Towards psychedelic apprenticeship: Developing a gentle touch for the mediation and validation of psychedelic-induced insights and revelations. | 2022 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Ayahuasca healing beyond the Amazon: the globalization of a traditional indigenous entheogenic practice | 2008 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
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