Works by
Luis Espinoza
Aka Chamalú
(Writer)

Books

• The Gate of Paradise: Secrets of Andean Shamanism (1997)
  Shamanism is enjoying a renaissance in the West as more and more people seek to find their own balance with nature. This inspiring book, evocative of 'The Prophet' by Kahlil Gibran, is a celebration of that magic communion. It is the true shaman's insight into what humanity has lost and must rediscover if it is to survive. Lushly illustrated with beautiful pictures of Peru and Bolivia, the book combines the lyrical use of verse-like prose to convey the author's inspiring teachings. In this first English language edition of his work, Luis Espinoza (Chamalú) provides an exciting introduction to the indigenous wisdom of the Andes, about being closer to nature, healing the earth and venerating its sacred places. Anyone interested in native American wisdom will want to read this moving work by a charismatic and increasingly influential spiritual leader and healer. In the words of Chamalú, Andean Shamanism is an art. This book invites you to become an artist in the supreme art of living, to become a wayfarer on the Path of the Sun. It is the path of humility, the way of simplicity.

• Chamalú: The Shamanic Way of the Heart: Traditional Teachings from the Andes (1995)
  Chamalu tells the story of a young woman's initiation into Andean wisdom traditions under the guidance of Chamalu, a Quechua shaman. The sacred way of the heart, he tells her, is a spiritual journey that must be undergone by anyone who aspires to be a Wanderer--a person who transcends illusion and embraces primal reality, unmediated by religious doctrine or intellectual constructs. The woman asks him to show her how to release herself from the emotional pain that paralyzes her, and gradually, over a series of meetings, Chamalúreveals to her the secret of reconnecting with the spirits of the ancestors and of Pachamama, Mother Earth.
  
  Presented as a series of conversations, Chamalúencompasses teachings that can be lived and experienced by anyone who truly desires to learn.
  
  Simply told in language that appeals directly to the heart, Chamalúallows the reader to experience Andean shamanic teachings based on the ancient Inca heritage of wisdom, inner power, simplicity, and joy.