We all need help centering ourselves to serve ourselves and our world. In this small beautiful
book the Kogi-a remote and ancient tribe in the mountains of Colombia--offer their learnings.
They pose nine provocative questions to help people around the planet to spiritual peace. Just
as we are both sitting here and talking this is how we can live well. All of this you will
write in the book.-Mama Jose Gabriel a spiritual guide of the Kogi tribe to author Lucas
BuchholzFor centuries the Kogi have lived in seclusion in Colombia's remote Sierra Nevadas
known as the heart of the world. But in recent years concerned by the environmental
degradation they have experienced in their villages and forests a few emissaries from the
tribe emerged to bring an urgent and loving message to the West-advice on how to live in
harmony with the earth. Buchholz was invited to their home to receive and transcribe this
message. A Book of Balance takes us on a journey into a startlingly beautiful landscape and
into a sacred space: the traditional fireside circle held regularly by the tribe. In this
circle members consider key questions essential to their community. In this slim volume of
spiritual introspection they ask us to share in their practice posing nine questions that
focus our minds and hearts on who we are who we can become. Throughout we hear the words of
the Kogi elders wisdom that offers revelations inspiration and direction for our everyday
lives. A beautiful book to own to share with friends and discuss in community.
