The União do Vegetal (UDV) is a Christian Spiritist religion that originated in Brazil and is now practiced by almost 24,000 people in 11 countries. The UDV has received numerous civic …

The UDV has núcleos – or active, practicing communities – in over 100 cities and villages throughout Brazil with a membership of over 21,000. Approximately 600 UDV members live in …

In the UDV we seek to emulate the life example lived by Mestre Gabriel, a man who, despite having little formal education, brought to humanity the most noble virtues of human relations. …

Despite the confirmation of the UDV’s fundamental legitimacy, misconceptions may exist regarding our faith and the use of our sacrament, Hoasca®. The following details the legal …

In response to the UDV lawsuit, the U.S. government claimed that it had a compelling interest in suppressing the use of controlled substances and that its interest could only be effectively …

What is the Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao Do Vegetal (or UDV)? The UDV is a Christian Spiritist religion that originated in Brazil and is now practiced by over 21,000 people in 11 …

Last year alone, the UDV’s charitable works positively impacted nearly 100,000 people. Each local center of the UDV conducts charitable outreach activities that positively impact the …

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act Over a period of several years, beginning in 1995, the Judiciary Committee of both the United States Senate and House of …