Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Santo Daime (CEPSDA)

The Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Santo Daime (CEPSDA) is an organization focused on researching and studying the spiritual and cultural practices of the Santo Daime Church, which originated in Brazil. Santo Daime is a religious movement that blends elements of Christianity, indigenous beliefs, and African spirituality, centered around the ritual use of a psychoactive brew called ayahuasca. CEPSDA aims to explore the theological, ethical, and social dimensions of Santo Daime, promoting academic inquiry and understanding of its practices while fostering community and dialogue among practitioners and scholars.