Andean Awakening: An Inca Guide to Mystical Peru

A brilliant look into the journey of a genuine,humble,healer on the Mystic adventure of a lifetime.I look forward to reading his others.

As I read of his journey; the awakening of his spirituality; I not only understood more of the reality of their society, I understood why Peru is renowned to have the Happiest People in the World. Jorge Delgado shows us that each of us must follow our own path in our quest for understanding and indeed, everything happens as it should. His exploration of Inca spiritual traditions, history and beliefs show that all of us can indeed reach for our own Spiritual Awakening. The stories & legends are great reading and so appropriate with the descriptions of local customs and beliefs. The detailed descriptions of the land, the people and their crafts have encouraged me to continue studying this fascinating culture. I will make the journey both in body and spirit. I look forward to awakening the Spirituality within myself. This book was not exactly what I expected, however it lit the fire for me & now I cannot wait to visit & to learn more. Instead of the usual tourist attractions, I now plan to expand my visit (and of course travel with Jorge Delgado!) and perhaps collect wonderful textiles and handicrafts. I'll write more later upon my return!!! My only request for Jorge is: Next time more pictures, maps & suggested places to visit!(in color!!)

It is wonderful to travel along with Jorge and try to live through his experiences. I recently became interested in the history of the Lake Titicaca region that we never learned about in school and I am even more interested in it because there seems to be an effort to suppress information about this area likely being the birthplace of humankind. Out of many sample books I downloaded about that region, Jorge's grabbed my attention since I have also, just recently, started paying attention to and trying to being a good citizen of the universe. Enlightenment does not come easy, for sure, and especially not for someone like myself who feels much bitterness about the life in which I have made for myself. I envy Jorge for being able to find his way there and for being a leader in trying to help others find our way. I look forward to, one day, visiting his home land and I will hope that being there will assist me in bettering myself as a part of bettering this beautiful world and universe.

Very interesting book about Jorge Luis Delgado's life and introduction/initiation into the spiritual practices of Peru. If you are traveling to Peru with the intention of visiting the sacred sites, I highly recommend this to help you understand the significance of the sites. The culture helps to put things into perspective.One of the things that stands out for me (particularly since I come from an indigenous culture and have also been to Peru) is the every day approach to spirituality. I think the simple way that Delgado presents this may inspire others to make their spirituality an every day event rather than something that is done once a week or once a year during pilgrimage.

This book was absolutely fascinating to me because I had the opportunity to meet and travel with Jorge Delgado in Peru recently. His life truly reflects the ancient principles of love, service, and wisdom which he discusses in this book. Kontiki Tours which he mentions beginning has certainly grown. Through his tour company, he is able to share his amazing wisdom while making the traveler feel pampered, comfortable and safe.I highly recommend this book to anyone considering a trip to Peru who wants to see more than just monuments of the past. This book is a wonderful, easy to read, story of one man's journey of growing into his connection with the past and how that past is still impacting how he lives his live today.A Great Prelude to Your Trip to Peru

Don't expect to learn about healing or ceremonies or learn too much about Peru..... But do expect a good heartfelt story that is very Peruvian. I have been to Peru many times and this story captures the way they see their culture very well. It focuses on the authors personal experiences though, so if you are expecting to learn details of Peruvian healing or mysticism you wont find that here.

I met the author near the end of my visit to Peru, which will probably be more like the beginning of many visits to Peru. I was deeply impressed by the way Andeans live their religion through their daily lives. It struck a chord. My sense about spiritual practice in the west is that it is mostly seen as a distant goal, like enlightenment, that you have to work really hard for. In contrast, this book charts a natural, unplanned development of spiritual growth. It brings it home to personal experience, where it belongs.My own account of a Peruvian trip is at http://www.philmorse.com/Peru

This is Jorge Delgado's own story of his spiritual awakening. He didn't follow the usual path, but started by schlepping bags for tourists in Puno, near his home town. Then he started leading those tourists to sacred sites, and as he learned about those sites he became friends with the shamans associated with them. Soon he was learning the secrets of the shamans and became one. Jorge has had many strange and wild adventures in his homeland and nearby. And the telling of them are as sweet and endearing as the man himself. The book starts slowly, but the end is marvelous and magical.

This book guided my tip in Peru, spiritually.His teachings guided me towards the discovery of the Inka world, following their lows!

genuine, sincere, openminded and -hearted, Jorge Luis Delgado shares from his Incan infinite sources, opening anyone's eyes to wonders around us. he is also concrete and concise as to locations for places to visit, being a tour guide himself he is an expert. he is also a chacaruna (sort of priest) so he moves easily between spiritual and factual themes and places. I learnt a lot from this book and want to learn more.

A great book full of simple yet powerful advice on how we can live our modern lives according to ancient Incan tradition

I feel grateful that I had the chance to read about the spiritual path of a modern day Andean Inca with an open heart. Thank you Mr Delgado for sharing your experiences with the world.

Amazing story from an amazing teacher of ancient wisdom