For many years, Inti and Macaco, have been actively engaged in Peru, where they have conducted numerous presentations and workshops on behalf of Damanhur. Their outreach efforts have reached diverse groups and associations, including the prestigious University of Lima, La Cattolica. Through these engagements, they have successfully shared the teachings and wisdom of Damanhur.
Falco,
who has been of tremendous inspiration for over 40 years for the vision of
Damanhur, died in 2013. In his letter to Inti, Falco, expresses his desire to
unite Inti's origins with Damanhur. During a personal conversation, Falco
entrusted Macaco with the task of bringing Damanhur to the world. It is from
this conversation that the idea of creating a Damanhurian community in Peru was
born.
Initially, Inti and Macaco had the intention of creating a Damanhurian community in the mountains, the ancestral lands of Inti's family. However, due to various family complications and the workings of synchronicity, they were guided in a different direction.
After several years, the AMA
Community finally decided to purchase 2 hectares of land near their friend's property. This friend had already acquired an additional 2 hectares between Lamas and Shanao in the Department of San Martin in the Upper Amazon region. Upon visiting the site, it became apparent that this location and situation were ideal for establishing the Damanhurian community in Peru.
Synchronicity has accompanied the relationship with the AMA
Community, consisting of approximately 15 individuals who share a common desire for a more sacred and healthy way of life and the aspiration to create a community.
AMA Community
Among the key members of the AMA
Community, Pepe Lucho stands out as the representative of CASA, the Latin American branch of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). Pepe Lucho, along with his partner Carla, played a crucial role in facilitating our initial contacts and connections during the early years.
Consuelo and Luna, as a couple, have been the most actively engaged members of the AMA
Community. They relocated to Lamas in 2021, dedicating themselves to advancing the project and its objectives.
When the opportunity arose to purchase 4 hectares of land at an incredibly low price adjacent to the AMA property, Inti, Macaco and Angela, embarked on a bureaucratic journey.
In Peru, there are two parallel legislative systems: the first involves the local justice system, which applies only at the local level, and the second is the public registry.
The process of obtaining official recognition for the land can take months, if not years.
Currently, there is a strong government push to regularize all lands, which provides an encouraging momentum to our endeavors.
The past November brought us an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement as we gathered to sign the official deed of sale before a notary. The successful completion of the purchase for 3 hectares of land marked a significant milestone in our journey. While the regularization process for the fourth hectare is still underway, we celebrate this achievement with great anticipation for what lies ahead. This momentous occasion fuels our enthusiasm and strengthens our commitment to creating a thriving community on this sacred land.
