• Native American meditations that help the reader find spirit in everyday life. • Intimate meditations offer insight into the symbology of the Lakota religious experience. • Lakota elders present the ancient prayers that weave together psyche and spirit. • New Edition of Meditations with Native Americans. The Lakota; people of the sacred buttes of the Black Hills; hold a rich tradition that connects the world of visible creation to the world of spirit. A century after the battle at Wounded Knee; Lakota elders are beginning to speak their belief that this spirituality is indigenous to every man and woman. By inviting all nations to recognize their interdependence with one another and with the earth; Native Americans can help modern man and woman find a personal relationship with nature and a willingness to view creation as sacred. Many feel that this spirituality is not a luxury but a necessity. From impressions and teachings gathered over decades of living with the Oglala Sioux and participating in their ceremonies; author Paul Steinmetz has compiled a book of provocative meditations centered on creation spirituality. Lakota elders join the author in evoking the essence of the sweat lodge ceremony; the vision quest; yuwipi meetings; and the teachings of Buffalo Calf Woman and the sacred pipe; offering the reader a focus for prayerful intention in finding spirit in everyday life. This insider's view reveals the Lakotas' profound interconnectedness with all matter; a weaving of psyche and spirit that is the call to consciousness so crucial at this time.
#1241737 in Books Reaktion Books 2006-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.20 x 5.50l; .85 #File Name: 1861892829304 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. unusualBy s. bergera bit off the beaten path; just like the island itself. For the casual reader it is a bit long winded; but nonetheless interesting. For those planning a trip there; I would say it is useful if you want to know about the history and development of the island. Many interesting facts. For example; did you know what the statues are called? Also; less well known is the role the island had in the development of immunosuppressive drugs. The island is known as Rapa Nui to the natives and from the soil was isolated a compound that was eventually called rapamycin; used to prevent transplant rejection in humans; and mTOR inhibitors [mammalian target of rapamycin] used in cancer chemotherapy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect Overview - Read this first!By John McLaurinIf you are planning a trip or just interested in Rapa Nui; this book by Roger Fischer is a great overview of all the historical research; presented in an easy to follow format. You really will not be able to put it down as the islands history if fascinating; and sad. You keep hoping for a happy ending...Very well documented if you would like to follow up on a particular thread.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Informative and thoughtfulBy MikeVery informative; the book went through the whole history. I enjoyed it.
