Sacred Bridges: A Mayan-Tibetan Journey of Love, Kindness, and Compassion

Sacred Bridges: A Mayan-Tibetan Journey of Heart and Spirit

Sedona, AZ — May 1, 2025

Join The Sacred Cacao Path for an extraordinary evening where two ancient traditions meet in harmony. Sacred Bridges is a rare cacao ceremony that blends the spiritual wisdom of the Maya and Tibetan cultures—an evening of connection, reverence, and heart-centered intention rooted in love, kindness, and compassion.

Led by Guatemalan cacao ceremony facilitator Athena Montanari, this gathering welcomes Tibetan monks as honored guests, celebrating the shared values that unite these sacred paths.

For the Maya, cacao is a sacred medicine—a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, a plant that opens the heart with kindness. Likewise, Tibetan monks cultivate compassion through prayers, offerings, and mandalas, creating their own bridge to the divine. Though their practices emerged on opposite sides of the world, both traditions honor the power of ritual, devotion, and heart-centered connection.

Athena, who has worked alongside the Tibetan monks since 2019, is honored to bring them into this sacred space—blending the wisdom of Mayan cacao with the Tibetan path of love, mindfulness, and offering.

"Both traditions teach us to honor life with offerings—cacao, flowers, prayers, or chants—all ways to open the heart and connect to something greater than ourselves."
— Athena Montanari

Sacred Tibetan Blessing
The evening begins with a rare and powerful blessing from the Tibetan monks, setting the space with an energy of peace, kindness, and spiritual protection.

Heart-Opening Cacao Ceremony

Experience the ancient Mayan tradition with Athena Montanari, a Guatemalan cacao ceremony facilitator. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to see, touch, and experience a real cacao pod, deepening their connection to the sacred plant and its journey from seed to ceremonial drink. As you sip the warm cacao, you’ll be invited to open your heart with self-love, gratitude, and compassion for yourself and others.

Stillness, Reflection, and Renewal
Through guided intention-setting, mindful cacao drinking, and moments of silence, you’ll find a place of inner stillness—a chance to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your heart’s purest expression of love and kindness.

Meet the Tibetan Monks
After the ceremony, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the monks, ask questions, and receive their wisdom in an intimate, heart-centered setting—embracing their teachings of compassion and interconnectedness.

Support a Sacred Cause
Half of all proceeds will go directly to supporting the Tibetan monks' efforts to preserve their sacred traditions and cultural heritage—an act of generosity and kindness that continues the cycle of giving.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
This gathering unites two ancient spiritual lineages in a way that has never been done before. It’s a rare opportunity to sit in ceremony, honor sacred traditions, and experience the wisdom of both paths—together, in one powerful evening of love, kindness, and compassion.

Space is extremely limited. Reserve your spot now to be part of this unforgettable evening.

Event Details:

• Date: May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM
• Location: 431 AZ-179 Suite A6, Sedona, AZ 86336,
• Sedona Center for Harmony & Enrichment
• Space is limited — RSVP required

Reserve Your Spot: Secure your place via Zelle or Venmo to Athena Montanari at 928-274-4397, or visit TheSacredCacaoPath.com.

Don’t miss this chance to witness the blending of two powerful, heart-centered traditions in one unforgettable evening.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

431 AZ-179 suite a6, 431 Arizona 179, Sedona, United States