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The invasion of the Spaniards in Guatemala

The invasion of the Spaniards in Guatemala

Unfortunately, ever since the invasion of Guatemala, this wonderful country has undergone periods of darkness, and its history has led us into our present state of corruption and impunity. Our...

The invasion of the Spaniards in Guatemala

Unfortunately, ever since the invasion of Guatemala, this wonderful country has undergone periods of darkness, and its history has led us into our present state of corruption and impunity. Our...

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

Vibrating in the harmony transmitted by our ancestors Use your imagination to transport yourself to the heart of Mesoamerica, where the original Maya nations once lived, a region vibrant in...

Conflict Resolution

Vibrating in the harmony transmitted by our ancestors Use your imagination to transport yourself to the heart of Mesoamerica, where the original Maya nations once lived, a region vibrant in...

The Path of a Mayan Spiritual Leader or Ajq'ij

The Path of a Mayan Spiritual Leader or Ajq'ij

The Path of a Mayan Spiritual Leader or  Ajq’ij is a lifelong commitment. How do they know if it is their calling and how does this path unfold?

The Path of a Mayan Spiritual Leader or Ajq'ij

The Path of a Mayan Spiritual Leader or  Ajq’ij is a lifelong commitment. How do they know if it is their calling and how does this path unfold?

The essence of fire in Mayan tradition

The essence of fire in Mayan tradition

Fire is a primal element and one of nature's most powerful energies. This element has been with us for millions of years, being born with the creation of life on...

The essence of fire in Mayan tradition

Fire is a primal element and one of nature's most powerful energies. This element has been with us for millions of years, being born with the creation of life on...

Why is the Cholq’ij Called the Human Level Calendar?

Why is the Cholq’ij Called the Human Level Cale...

The ways we represent this count of time The ancient Maya recognized an essential aspect of life: we are a reflection of the universe, and the spirals in our DNA...

Why is the Cholq’ij Called the Human Level Cale...

The ways we represent this count of time The ancient Maya recognized an essential aspect of life: we are a reflection of the universe, and the spirals in our DNA...

How Cacao almost disappeared

How Cacao almost disappeared

Since ancient times, the Maya have held a special interconnected relationship with the Sacred Cacao. Although once on the edge of being lost during the Spaniard invasions, cacao is now renowned...

How Cacao almost disappeared

Since ancient times, the Maya have held a special interconnected relationship with the Sacred Cacao. Although once on the edge of being lost during the Spaniard invasions, cacao is now renowned...