Renowned local physician Jose Antonio Pando to offer insight on the spirituality of the Incas
Jose Antonio Pando, MD will present insight on the spirituality of the Incas Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m., in the Parish Hall of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 211 Mulberry St., Lewes. This is the third presentation in the 5th annual Summer Spirituality Series, presented by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square.
The Incas, by the 1400s developed an amazing civilization that covered a large portion of Latin America. At the time the Europeans arrived in the Americas the Empire consisted of over 10 million people who lived happily and in harmony with nature. Their rules were basic and they practiced "Ayni," which, in its basic form, represents the principle of reciprocity. There was an obligation to take care of your friends and neighbors in their time of need as they would do the same for you.
The Incas' cosmologic vision was that all human beings are children of the Sun and enjoy the warmth and light of the Sun. Behind the Sun there is God Wiracocha, the "Sun behind the Sun," that sends life force energy through the Sun to Mother Earth (Pachamama) for all people and all of nature. Because of that relationship all humans are related and should live in harmony.
Their conception of Pacha (the Universe) and the world "layers” will be explained, along with discussion of Inca legends, including the 1000 year time cycles, that will explain the understanding of the current changes in 2012 and beyond. The presentation will conclude with an explanation of why the Inca Empire disappeared with all their knowledge only to reemerge in the last decades in preparation for this new cycle.
Pando was born in Lima, Peru. He trained as a medical doctor in Latin America and the United States. Since early age has been exposed to and interested in the history of Peru and the healing arts of the Andean people.
All Summer Spirituality Series presentations are free and the public is welcome. For more information, go to www.stpeterslewes.org or call 302-645-8479 for St. Peters. For Seekers, go to www.seekerslewes.com or call 302-645-9916.
The Seekers ministry provides resources for spiritual growth, knowledge and inspiration for people of all faiths through the Seekers shop, located in St. Peter’s parish hall and events such as this series. Net proceeds from the sale spiritual gifts and books are donated to those in need.
