Gate of Paradise

The Andean shaman is emerging from his silence to share with Westerners his tenderness for an appreciation of the Earth. In the heart of the Andes a sacred place has been dedicated to this exchange, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Chamalu is an Ouccha Indian born in Bolivia and trained in shamanism. He founded the Jananpacha (meaning paradise) community in Bolivia in 1990 and here shares the shaman's way of cherishing the Earth and honoring her sacred places.