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Who are the Q'ero?
 

The Q’ero tradition offers a path of self-realization with rich experiential wisdom that is practical in its integration. The integration of this wisdom gives way to the fulfillment of many prophecies, including, the Return of Pachakuteq and the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor
 

The Q'ero were the counselors of the Inka advising on the best ways to bring out. They are the healers, the magicians and the stewards of mother earth (Pachamama). Out of the many tribes, and spiritual lineages in the Andes (and te Inka Empire) the Q'ero were the chosen priests 

Through Muyucanchas (Sacred portals), The Q'ero, were unaffected by the Spanish colonization, Preserving and evolving all the wisdom for over 5000 years.

The Cosmology of the Q'ero offers tangible experiences of divinity to embody ancestral wisdosm that brings heightened consciousness states, rich of flow and Joy. The art of detachment gives way to Sumaq Kawsay, which means Right Living. Along with the Qhapaq Ñan and the 7 Andean Codes, This retreat offers an Initiation into the pragmatic ways of the Andes.

Honoring our Pachamama and every one of her elements. Integrating the fire in our hearts, the flow of water in our minds, the gentle air in our speech and actions, recognizing the earth, grounding us from under our feet as our mother herself.
 

The Path of Magic, Love and Joy are experiences of our day-to-day!

This path is called the Qhapaq Ñan, which means the Path of the Righteous and Wise. 

On this Q'ero Path, we have the opportunity to integrate Andean Wisdom into our lives in practical ways through the 7 Andean Codes:
 

      Merging with                          KAWSAY  (Existence)

     Discovering your                   ANYA (Truth)

     Awakening your                   MUNAY (Love, Wish and Power)

     Responsibility &                    LLANK'AY (Work)

     Integration and                     YACHAY (Wisdom) 

     Self Worth, Reciprocity &     AYNI (Balance with life)

     Time-Space &                       KAWSAY PACHA (Life after Life)

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As we continue to walk this path and integrate the wisdom of the Codes, the commitment to the Qhapaq Ñan gives way to Allin Kawsay, which translates to Aligned Living (Right Living). Allin Kawsay (Right Living) has many expressions, the Tawatinsuyo, the Tawa Chakana, and the Tawa Allinllakuna. 

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Firstly, Tawantinsuyo invites us to commune with the Four Elements and Four Directions. Here we are invited to meet the Elements/Directions with the purpose of becoming centered and becoming the Pachakuteq or the enlightened one.

Tawa Chakana, which refers to the Tawa (four) pillars or principles of the Chakana or Chakanay, then reminds us to:

         -Cross the bridge to inner truth
         -Renounce the cycle of destruction, in our lives and the world.

         -Return to Khuyay, which is Inner Passion

         -Become a Human-Being, or incarnate.

 

We achieve this with 4 basic symbolic (non-necessary) decrees (affirmations).

1.- Unanchay - I am Thought in Purity. (You are Thought in Purity.) 
 

2.- Qhaway - I am Perception in Purity. (You are Perception in Purity.)

3.- Khuyay - I am Purity of Love. (You are Purity of Love.)

4.- Kawsay - I am Pure Life. (You are Pure of Life.) We are Earth that Thinks.

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Finally, the Tawa Allinllakuna, teaches us the concrete necessary actions that form the basis of the Tawa Chakana. Unlike the decrees above, these are tangible (necessary) actions. 

1.- Allin Yuyay - This is summarized as Right Thinking (Aligned Thinking), practicing Wisdom, and exercising Moderation. Feeling with the mind and thinking with the heart, we allow ourselves to be guided by Illatiksi (Divine Consciousness) and Yachay (Wisdom). This is a Cognitive Process. 

2.- Allin Sonqo - This means having Compassion for everyone and everything, practicing Qhaway (Observation and Care), and experiencing light emotions and feelings toward others. It is linked to our perspectives and beliefs. Freeing ourselves from condemnation and judgment, we do not allow the mind to be consumed by dense thoughts or emotions, which lead to disconnecion and separation. This is an Affective Process. 

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3.- Allin Rimay - The practice of Right Speech, or Aligned Speech. What abides in our heart will flow from our mouth....and it is not what we receive, but what we have given that remains once we leave this world. Raising the vibration of our communication, by speaking to others and ourselves in a way that is uplifting instead of hurtful, letting ourselves be guided by Khuyay (Inner Love). This is a Conative Process. 

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4.- Allin Ruway - The practice of taking Right Action, or Aligned Action. The purpose of our hands is to serve, heal, and to care for the Earth not to cause harm. Allin Ruway teaches us not cause Hucha (Dense energy) to anyone. and reminds us to instead sow harmony and healing throughout all of life. Through Allin Hampi (right medicine use), and Allin Llankay (Honest work), we practice Allin Ruway. This is a Volitional Process. 

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The Q'ero cosmology is a practical way to experience a willful transformation into enlightenment, with total acceptance of the inspiration brought by Illatiksi.