Jordão Souza
In 2009, Jordão began his deep journey with the Yawanawá people, becoming the last student of the revered healer Pajé Tata and dedicating himself to the study of ancestral plant medicine and Indigenous wisdom.
He later co-founded the Nipëihu Sanctuary in Bahia—a center for healing and research that connects ancestral plant medicine with visitors from around the world.
Jordão now leads initiatives focused on preserving, revitalizing, and sharing Yawanawá culture and spirituality. His work bridges tradition and modernity, amplifies Indigenous voices, and fosters intercultural dialogue.
Upcoming Programs by Jordão Souza
Sacred Bridge: Uniting the Heart of the Amazon and the Peaks of the Himalayas - Sponsored by Tibet House US
Also With Hushahu Yawanawá, Matsini Yawanawá & Family, Kenewma Yawanawá, Tuikuru, Manxyvake, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Dechen Kelden, Khenzom and Lobsang Tara
There was once a time, deep in the Amazon rainforest, when the great keepers of wisdom—guardians of plants, prayer, and profound spiritual connection—held their knowledge close. For centuries, the sacred teachings of Tibetan Buddhism were also hidden, veiled high in the Himalayas and passed down through silence, meditation, and ceremony. Now, the time foretold has […]