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Simply Living : The Spirit of the Indigenous People
by Shirley A. Jones (Editor)
Book Description
We all carry within us the ancient, tribal identity of indigenous people - people native to their lands. As technology continues to dominate and complicate modern life, many are striving to reclaim that tribal connection by living more simply. Editor Shirley Ann Jones adds a historical contribution to this field with Simply Living, gathering lore from ethnic groups on every continent to find possibilities for downsizing daily life. This collection speaks about native wisdom based in villages and tribes, wisdom deriving from an awareness of basic human needs. Often funny and eccentric, the quotes offered here concentrate on essential truths, healing rituals, and practical strategies for living in harmony with nature, community, and self.
The author, Shirley A. Jones , October 11, 1999
Universal Truths That "Capture the Spirit" of All Peoples
SIMPLY LIVING: THE SPIRIT OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE helps you realize your fullness of being in two ways: 1) through "simply living" by being conscious of what is truly valuable in your life amid the excesses and bulk of materialism and technology 2) through "simply living" by going through life without a grand production of analysis, study, fretting and fussing, or grand-standing and posturing. Our original state, the one indigenous to us, is designed to be -- simple and natural.
Seven Arrows
by Hyemeyohsts Storm, Hyemyohsts Storm
This book has left an impression on me that could
only be called "heart opening". It helped me to see myself,
nature, and my relationship (or should I say my interconnectedness) with nature
in a new way. Seven Arrows reveals the highest truths in a story telling format
that was used by the Cheyenne and other plains' tribes. From this book one
sees how layered and deep the philosophies of these great peoples were, and
still are.
The paintings (symbolic shields) by
Karen Harris were designed by Hyemeyohsts Storm and are beautifully moving. The
photographs and illustrations are excellent and complement the stories and
teachings so well.
One of the messages of this book
is; Through opening ones heart we learn to respect ourselves, each other, the
earth, and all living things. WP
Encyclopedia of Native American Religions : An Introduction (Facts on File Library of American History)
by Arlene Hirschfelder, Paulette Fairbanks Molin, Walter R. Echo-Hawk, Arlene B. Hirschberger
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400 pages
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A reference for the general reader with some 1,200 alphabetical entries that describe traditional beliefs and practices, the consequences of contact with Europeans and other Americans, and the forms Native American religions take today. The encyclopedia's broad scope covers major religious systems, selected Native American religious leaders and missionaries, well-documented ceremonies, and legislation and court cases affecting Native American religious belief. Includes b&w illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
Mutant Message Down Under
by Marlo Morgan, Carri Garrison (Illustrator)
Book Description
Mutant Message Down Under is the fictional account of an American woman's spiritual odyssey through outback Australia. An underground bestseller in its original self-published edition, Marlo Morgan's powerful tale of challenge and endurance has a message for us all. Summoned by a remote tribe of nomadic Aborigines to accompany them on walkabout, the woman makes a four-month-long journey and learns how they thrive in natural harmony with the plants and animals that exist in the rugged lands of Australia's bush. From the first day of her adventure, Morgan is challenged by the physical requirements of the journey -- she faces daily tests of her endurance, challenges that ultimately contribute to her personal transformation.
By traveling with this extraordinary community, Morgan becomes a witness to their essential way of being in a world based on the ancient wisdom and philosophy of a culture that is more than 50,000 years old.
The Sacred Pipe : Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux
by Joseph E. Brown (Editor)
Editorial Reviews
Ingram
During the winter of 1947, Black Elk, the Oglala Sioux holy man, related to Joseph Brown seven of the sacred Oglala traditions, including such revered rites as "The Keeping of the Soul," "The Rite of Purification," and "Preparing for Womanhood." The San Francisco Chronicle calls The Sacred Pipe "a valuable contribution to American Indian literature."
Painting the Dream : The Visionary Art of Navajo Painter David Chethlahe Paladin
by David Chethlahe Paladin
Book Description
Nurtured by his childhood on a Navajo reservation where visions were accepted as a natural part of reality, the late shaman-artist David Chethlahe Paladin created brilliant and evocative paintings that resonate between the physical world and the world of dreams. Here, for the first time, thirty-five full color plates of his paintings have been gathered together in book form. One of the first Native American painters to move beyond traditional themes and styles of painting, Paladin continued to draw inspiration and a rich, symbolic vocabulary from the creation stories that figure prominently in his paintings. Alive with Navajo, Pueblo, Huichol, and Egyptian deities; Aboriginal Dreamtime images; and mythological beings born of the imagination and lore of many ages and lands, Paladin's art has been praised for its exuberance, eclecticism, spirituality, and original use of symbols. Together, his prose and paintings illuminate a philosophy in which we are all creators and transformers when we respond with openness to our environment and our fellow beings. Praised by critics and sought by collectors, the art of David Paladin (1926--1984) is rich with the symbolism of his native traditions.
The Healing Wisdom of Africa : Finding Life Purpose
Through Nature, Ritual, and Community
by Malidoma Patrice Some, L. M. Some
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
A fascinating, detailed journey through the traditional healing practices of West Africa by a beloved shaman and scholar.
"Profoundly wise and fascinating . . . "--Alice Walker
"An amazing bridge over the chasm of modern isolation."--Jack Kornfield
Through The Healing Wisdom of Africa, readers can come to understand that the life of indigenous and traditional people is a paradigm for an intimate relationship with the natural world that both surrounds us and is within us. The book is the most complete study of the role ritual plays in the lives of African people--and the role it can play for seekers in the West.
* illustrated with 8 pages of black-and-white photographs
Ingram
An evocative and fascinating look into the traditional healing practices of the Dagara people of West Africa, this title explains how they accumulate firsthand knowledge of deep spiritualist and healing abilities. --This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
Guarani Shamans of the Forest
by Bradford, Ph.D. Keeny (Editor), Kern L. Nickerson (Photographer), rol Natalizia
Book Description
Two Guarani shamans from the rain forest of Paraguay, South America, tell their life stories, revealing how the spirits of the forest taught them to be shamans in service to their communities. The accompanying CD features their own voices singing healing songs and offering sacred prayers. Illustrated with color photographs, Guarani children's drawings, and rare images of their most sacred objects, this book provides primary documentation of shamanistic practice never revealed before. Includes CD
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