Contemporary Maya Spirituality: The Ancient Ways Are Not Lost

Jean Molesky-Poz’s 2006 book, headlined above, details the essence of Maya culture,

By Greg Szymanski, JD
April 17, 2010

According to author Jean Molesky-Poz, the essence of the Mayan culture is rooted in their religious traditions, their oneness with the earth and their artistic representations.

In her book, Contemporary Maya Spirituality: the ancient ways are not lost, Molesky goes far beyond just documenting historical facts but gives the reader a true sense of what lies behind the Maya culture.

She also delves deeply into how ancient Maya traditions today intermingle with modern western culture and how many of the ‘old ways’ are still practiced underground for fear of persecution.

One of the more interesting parts of the book deals with a Maya birth ceremony where the family introduces the child to the Creator and he Earth simultaneously, revealing from the very beginning of life the importance of oneness with the mother earth. There ceremony brings out how the Maya cherished its young and how they realized children possess great wisdom waiting to be unlocked with the proper teaching and nurturing.To read the rest of this article subscribe now!