Keepers of the Ancient Knowledge: The Mystical World of the Q'Ero Indians of Peru

by Joan Parisi Wilcox

".a mature and sensitive portrait of a mystical system as seen through the eyes of its practitioners.Written with heart and respect.a gateway for serious seekers to discover the world of living energy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1862044929
• ISBN13: 9781862044920
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Element Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Keepers of the Ancient (Mystical) Knowledge

I have been a student on the path of mystical knowledge for over 20 years. This is one of the most detailed and enlightening books I have read. The knowledge for true seekers is what this world needs and Joan has not only done a remarkable job at reseaching the subject, her clear and detailed explanations are right on.This is one book that any true seeker will gain from. The exercises included, when performed, bring lasting and enlightening results. Any seeker on the path of truth will tell you there is a lot of "shallow" materal on the market today. This book is anything but shallow. Joan's depth takes you places few have journeyed and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it. Make sure you "DO THE EXERSICES". Do not just read them, and I am certain you will be recomending this book to others too. Great job Joan.

This is superb!

This book truly brings to us, the readers, the word of theQ'ero. After a fair amount of personal preparation, includingprevious trips to the sacred lands of the Andes, the author,along with carefully chosen teachers, guides, and translators,embarked upon another journey for the purpose of recording thestories, accounts, and answers to many questions that theQ'ero paqos (trained spiritual leaders) gathered to share .It was clear that there was respect, love and friendship betweenthe visitors from the west and the Andean medicine men and women.And I use the word "medicine" in the spirit of anything whichassists in giving wholeness, connection, insight and healing,of body, mind, and spirit.The book clearly explains various terms and methods within thiscultural system of spiritual connection, growth, and healing.We are carefully guided into a vision of how another culturefeels, thinks, and acts. Let us not allow this knowledge todisappear.Reading this beautifully written book, interspersed with stories,a bit of historical background, lovely photos, and , above all,insightful dialogue, I felt that I , too was present and awareduring the heartwarming several days during which the "word ofthe Q'ero " was gathered. It is clear that Joan Parisi Wilcoxis a gifted writer, and a person of great integrity, and sheshows us the gifts and integrity of her teachers, companions, and the Q'ero people, as well. I feel there is great spiritualenergy present in this book. Several months later, I have beendrawn to read it a second time! And for me, it is all the moreinsightful and inspiring. I am inspired to be grateful for theworld of spirit available within the world; within all of us!I am also inspired to visit one day, not for anything lackingwithin myself, but to experience and pay homage to this part ofthe earth, and to perhaps gain insight and strength for my ownwork within the world - for peace, understanding, and healing.I would recommend this work to anyone curious about any of thecontent described above- Peru, the Q'ero, spirituality, energymedicine, shamanism; it is a meaningful adventure.

All the information I was looking for, in one book!

I am Peruvian and have been for some time researching on Andean mysticism, but written sources in my country are not easily available. After all, the Inca culture had no written language. I was looking for reliable sources that could help me in the serious study of Andean mysteries - not just a picturesque description for outsiders of life and customs in the Andes. And then I found Joan Parisi Wilcox's "Keepers of the Ancient Knowledge". In all truth, this book has been Heaven-sent! It clearly and directly describes the basics of Andean mysticism, vividly portrays the personalities of the paqos she interviewed, and even gives you hints of how to start practicing the mysteries on your own! In being Peruvian, I can somewhat easily spot the true thing from the "merely folkloric" - and I can confirm that this is serious research. I fully recommend this book to anybody who wants to truly dive into the realm of Pachamama and encounter an extraordinary experience."Keepers..." has been a great teacher for me, and I will have it as a permanent study text.

An Honest Account of the Way Things Really Are

I have been searching for a book such as this ever since my pilgrimage to Peru and Bolivia. I could not put this book down. It gives one a greater understanding of the traditions of these widsom keepers, and explains honestly what I experienced there, but could not fully understand because of the language barrier. Written with great integrity, and without a "western twist". A must read for anyone travelling to Peru. Much gratitude to the author for this gift.

An excellent book written about the Q'ero of Peru.

This book gives the reader a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the Q'ero, who are the direct descendants of the Inca people. The author takes the reader on a journey in which the Q'ero share their stories, prophecies and ancient wisdom. Joan Parisi Wilcox provides information which is easy to read and understand. Exercises are provided so that the reader can apply spiritual practices which will be healing to the reader and to the earth. I could not put the book down! This author has given us a great gift from her heart.