Monday, October 20, 2014
Elder's Meditation of the Day October 20
| Elder's Meditation of the Day October 20 | |
| "As Elders, it is our place to show respect to our young people in order to gain respect." |  |
| --Grace Azak, NISGA'A | |
| The attitude of our leaders will be the attitude of the people. The attitude of the parents will be the attitude of the children. If respect is shown from above, respect will be developed below. If the Elders show respect, the younger people will be respectful. As above, so below. This happens because of interconnectedness. The heart of the Elders is connected to the heart of the youth. | |
Great Spirit, in the fall season let me respect both the Elders and the youth.
sacred, ceremonial pipe and the ceremony
Chanupa, (Lakota: čhaŋnúŋpa) is the name for the sacred, ceremonial pipe and the ceremony in which it is used. It takes the prayers, and the cries, and the breath of the invisible to the Creator via the smoke. It is a very important Being.
The Chanupa is one means of conveying prayers to the Creator and the other sacred beings. The various parts of the pipe have symbolic meanings, and much of this symbolism is not shared with those outside of the culture.
The sacred pipe is smoked by many tribes, and what was smoked varied. The plants can include tobacco, red osier bark, bearberry leaves, and others.
Lakota tradition has it that White Buffalo Woman brought the Chanunpa to the people, to serve as a sacred bridge between this world and Wakan Tanka, the "Great Mystery"
Lakota pipe ceremony (photo), 1907, Edward S. Curtis
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The Chanupa is one means of conveying prayers to the Creator and the other sacred beings. The various parts of the pipe have symbolic meanings, and much of this symbolism is not shared with those outside of the culture.
The sacred pipe is smoked by many tribes, and what was smoked varied. The plants can include tobacco, red osier bark, bearberry leaves, and others.
Lakota tradition has it that White Buffalo Woman brought the Chanunpa to the people, to serve as a sacred bridge between this world and Wakan Tanka, the "Great Mystery"
Lakota pipe ceremony (photo), 1907, Edward S. Curtis
http://ow.ly/CWVz5 http://ow.ly/CWWoYhttp://ow.ly/CWWuA
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Elder's Meditation of the Day October 19
| Elder's Meditation of the Day October 19 | |
| "The teachings are for all, not just for Indians... The white people never wanted to learn before. They thought we were savages. Now they have a different understanding, and they do want to learn. We are all children of God. The tradition is open to anyone who wants to learn." | |
| --Don Jose Matusuwa, HUICHOL | |
| In the summer of 1994, a white buffalo calf was born. This means that now is the time for all races to come together. The Elders say that at this time a voice from within will speak to everyone. It will say now is the time to forgive, now is the time to come together. Are we willing to do this? Are we willing to quit judging other people? The Elders say, He will be talking through people of all races and gender. We need to open our hearts and welcome our brothers and sisters. | |
Great Spirit, let my ears be open as I walk the path You have chosen for me.
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