Join Amy for Llankaypaq Munaypa: An intermediate Apprenticeship into the art of Despacho.
Based on the teachings of don Oscar Miro Quesada, this is an opportunity to develop advanced skill and intelligence in the ceremonial application of ayni through the art of despacho making.
The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of shamanism provides a comprehensive understanding of the ritual cosmology and healing use of the sacred powers and forces revered by Andean wisdom-keepers since time immemorial.
These practices are relevant for people from all walks of life who are seeking to maximize their presence as sources of healing light in the world. Working with teachers sanctioned by don Oscar Miro-Quesada and the PMT Lineage, you’ll be apprenticed in ritual arts derived from Peru’s northern coastal kamasqa curandersimo and southeastern highland paqokuna shamanic traditions.
This level of shamanic medicine contribution to the Great Work is needed more than ever in the world, especially given the current alarming level of systemic intensification in prophesied Pachakuti witnessed at a global scale. All said and done, Now is the TIME, and the Time is NOW to emphatically ‘roll up our sleeves’, or better even, ‘pull out our Ajuar de Artes’, and lovingly embrace and honor the soul-empowering medicine ways of our shamanic ancestors.
By pursuing this course of study, you can:
Develop a deep personal relationship with the five unseen Guardians of Ayni: Tirakuna, Awkikuna, Malkikuna, Machula Awlanchis, and Apukuna.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific offerings and their uses when engaging the Guardians of Ayni for healing in despachos.
Establish a comfort level with creating despachos for personal, communal, and planetary healing.
Serve your community as an empowered ceremonialist, leading despacho ceremonies and integrating them into your spiritual practice.
Receive a minimum of 36 hours of in-person training on the ritual arts of despacho creation and offering in healing service of an individual (Self), the community (Culture), and the planet (Nature).
Experience and understand the three primary ways of offering despachos – burying, burning, and offering to water.
Honor the traditional roots of Andean despacho making and explore the contemporary and regional additions to this art.
Create and maintain your own despacho kit.
This exceptional hands-on training will include:
Quechua Sacred Words
Vibrational Music
Platonic Solids
Elemental Colors
Breathing Techniques
Shamanic Journeying
Exploration of the Cosmovision
and more shamanic tools to expand your healing practice
In addition to the Course Essentials book, you will receive a never before offered Despacho Handbook including ceremonial components, an exhaustive list of ingredients and their symbolism, and intention-specific ceremonies offered by The PMT Lineage.
Who is this training for?
These practices are relevant for people from all walks of life who are seeking to maximize their presence as sources of healing light in the world. Working with teachers sanctioned by don Oscar Miro-Quesada and the PMT Lineage, you’ll be apprenticed in time-tested healing arts derived from Peru’s northern coastal kamasqa curandersimo and southeastern highland paqokuna shamanic traditions.
PLEASE NOTE: This level of training is for students who have completed the Foundational Apprenticeship, OR Have a Pachakuti Mesa or are a Mesa Carrier, OR one online or in-person class with don Oscar Miro-Quesada. Please connect with Amy if you have any questions.
Next Date (see below for the full 5 Weekend schedule*)
*You may take the full apprenticeship or choose individual weekends
October 7-8, 2023
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6pm
The Practicums take the apprentice even deeper in exploring the symbology of despacho ingredients and offering methods. You will also build your skills as a ceremonial leader and learn to plan intention-specific ceremonies.
Practicum 1: SELF: Attaining Individual Wholeness at the Intrapersonal Soul Level
Practicum 2: CULTURE: Attaining Communal Wholeness at the Interpersonal Soul Level
Practicum 3: NATURE: Attaining Planetary Wholeness at the Transpersonal Soul Level
Tuition
$355 per weekend
*no one turned for financial reasons
Location: 7 Stars Medicine Lodge, Valley Forge Mountain, Phoenixville, PA (directions sent when registered.)
Pre-requisite: One (1) or more online or in-person courses with don Oscar and/or completion of the Foundational Apprenticeship.
Note: You can participate in the entire series or choose individual weekends. In order to participate in the practicums, you must participate in at least one of modules 1-5.
Advanced Apprenticeship Full Schedule
May 20-May 21, 2023 - COMPLETED
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6pm
Module 1: Deepening One’s Relationship with the Tirakuna – The ‘Watchers’ are protectors of rocky outcroppings and other sacred Earth sites. They feed on the life-force of animals and offerings to them are key to the well-being of one’s physical body.
Module 2: Deepening One’s Relationship with the Awkikuna – The Nature Spirits or ‘Doctors of the Heart’ are the keepers of great gardens and forests. Vegetal life is the appropriate offering in gratitude or appeal for one’s emotional health.
June 10-11, 2023 - COMPLETED
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6pm
Module 3: Deepening One’s Relationship with the Malkikuna– Maintaining a balanced relationship with the ‘Tree Deities’ is vital to our spiritual well-being. Offerings of crystals and other elements from the mineral world are most welcome.
Module 4: Deepening One’s Relationship with the Machula Awlanchis – Associated with the realm of intellect and skill, these ‘Benevolent Ancient Ones’ are elevated human ancestors who are powerful resources to aid our personal and cultural acumen. They deeply appreciate our crafts and other creative expressions.
September 2-3, 2023
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6pm
Module 5: Deepening One’s Relationship with the Apukuna – The magnanimous ‘Mountain Deities’ are mediators between Heaven and Earth and offer power, protection and blessings to all. They are honored with sacred untu, incense, and k’intus.
Module 6: Building the Ayni Despacho – Once the apprentices establish a solid understanding and connection with each of the Guardians, it is time to address the ceremonial honoring of them in the form of a despacho.
October 7-8, 2023
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6pm
The Practicums take the apprentice even deeper in exploring the symbology of despacho ingredients and offering methods. You will also build your skills as a ceremonial leader and learn to plan intention-specific ceremonies.
Practicum 1: SELF: Attaining Individual Wholeness at the Intrapersonal Soul Level
Practicum 2: CULTURE: Attaining Communal Wholeness at the Interpersonal Soul Level
Practicum 3: NATURE: Attaining Planetary Wholeness at the Transpersonal Soul Level