Who are the Wixárika (Huichol) People
Map of territory, harsh habitat, historical perspectives
Ancient Shamanic Traditions
Ceremonial life, nature spirits, communication with spirit world
Peyote Cactus and Imagery
The sacred peyote provides a portal into the psychedelic world of
the Wixárika belief system
Shamans and Their Power Objects
An overview of the shaman’s power objects, medicine baskets,
healing powers and votive offerings
Sacred Pilgrimage to Wirikuta
The long journey to the peyote desert requires many preparations,
visits to ancestral sites,
votive offerings and the sacred art of face painting
Ceremony to Celebrate the Safe Return of the Peyote Seekers
Peyote rituals, dances and sacred activities take place when the
peyote pilgrims return from their
journey and arrive at their community ceremonial centers
The Spiritual Path of Huichol Children
The ceremonial initiation of each new generation into the peyote
traditions
The Invasion of the Outside World Threatens Ancient Traditions
How assimilation into the dominant society affects and continues to pose a threat
to the continuation of Wixárika culture and spiritual life
