LHSC Experiential Service with Rubem Lima

Rubem Lima is a Brazilian shaman who grew up in a tradition of Candomblé (the Afro-Brazilian version of the Yoruba religion called Ifa, Hispanic santería), French spiritism, and other mystic strands. He is a Mesa Carrier in the Peruvian Q’ero tradition, a Minister of Melchizedek, and a Lakota sweat lodge singer .
Rubem especially likes to function as a cultural and spiritual bridge, having grown up in Brazil of Pataxó (Native American) and Italian parents and having participated in rituals as diverse as Buddhist empowerment, Hindu services, Native American sun dances, and Russian Orthodox services.
B.A. in German, French, Russian, and Spanish
M.A.in Portuguese and Spanish(U of Minnesota)
M.A.in French (incomplete)(U of Minnesota)
Ordained Minister (Sanctuary of the Beloved)
Professional Interpreter in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian
TCI Certificate in Interpreting
9 credits in Translation and Interpreting from Century College
CoreCHI National Interpreter Certification
Author of Comparative Practical Guide to Spanish and Portuguese