Arca da Montanha Azul, founded by Philppe Bandiera de Melo is a multi-faith, multi disciplinary esoteric school of mystery. It is by far the most advanced and elevated group of practitioners working with our sacred sacrament that I have ever encountered in all my years of combined spiritual practice. The methodology of Arca and the depth of its study has been fueling and inspiring the development of Celestial Heart in the last few years. As an initiate of this school, I am privileged to continue my studies here and have access to a vast body of knowledge and truly inspiring teachers.
The ceremonies at Arca cover a wide range of traditions, religious practices and truly infinite esoteric wisdom. It is the first school where I found a beautiful integration between the development of the social-spiritual and therapeutic aspects of this work.
There are a few foundational principles to Arca and its methodology. The first is deep respect and honoring of all traditions and all faiths. This means that within one night the songs and prayers come from many sources, acknowledging the different traditions and different masters. The second, is relating to every participant as a sovereign being, seeing the master in everyone.
There is a profound and harmonious blend in Arca between the practice of mediumship, artistic expression, philosophical study and incredible, live music. Every ceremony is themed differently, exploring the multitude aspects of the relationship between the Divine and its expression within an embodied presence.
I am so excited we have this opportunity to share in ceremony and spend time together with the Arcansis, hiking, studying, dancing and celebrating the beauty of Rio de Janiero together.