José Gabriel da Costa
Brazilian spiritual leader, União do Vegetal founder
Born
February 10th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Brazil
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Founded the União do Vegetal, a spiritual movement that combines elements of Christianity and indigenous traditions, establishing practices around the use of the tea, ayahuasca, for spiritual purposes. This organization promotes peace, love, and the importance of maintaining a connection with nature. Leadership in this movement fostered growth across Brazil and beyond, contributing to discussions on spirituality and religious freedom.
Founded the União do Vegetal in 1961
Promoted the spiritual use of ayahuasca
Expanded the movement across Brazil and internationally
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