Warrior Nation2024-03-29T13:18:43Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotmanhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2537159444?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://warriornation.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?groupUrl=mother-earth-spirituality-lakota-teachings&user=2byvxtzaylvhw&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHunkapi: Making Relativestag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5667672018-04-30T13:36:43.250Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>The purpose of the Making Relatives rite is to create between two people a blood bond that is closer than a kinship tie. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to find friends who are generous, sharing, supportive, and loving. This ritual is for friends to adopt one another into a new relationship.<br></br> Three ideals of peace form the basis of this ritual. Peace comes to the souls of those who realize their relationship to the universe and to the great spirit, who is at the center of the universe…</p>
<p>The purpose of the Making Relatives rite is to create between two people a blood bond that is closer than a kinship tie. Sometimes we are fortunate enough to find friends who are generous, sharing, supportive, and loving. This ritual is for friends to adopt one another into a new relationship.<br/> Three ideals of peace form the basis of this ritual. Peace comes to the souls of those who realize their relationship to the universe and to the great spirit, who is at the center of the universe this center is the same for everyone, everywhere. Second, the peace between two people recognizes the kinship of all people. Third, peace between the nations recognizes that all people are family or can, and children of the Great Spirit. The entire ritual reflects the spiritual relationship between humanity and Wakan Tanka.<br/> The exchange or gift of a peace pipe, a crystal, or a wotia stone, a smooth stone that has a significant image or several images within its grain, can symbolize that the spiritual blood bond that occurs with the making of a new relative.</p> The Keeping of the Soultag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5668592018-04-30T13:18:36.655Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>In the Keeping of the Soul Ceremony, the first right given by the White Buffalo Calf Woman, the soul of the dead loved one is purified so that it can return to the Great Spirit from whom it came. Another part of the ritual is the giveaway, a ceremony to release the soul for its journey to the Great Spirit, which may take place a year after death. A current version of the ceremony is giving away the deceased's possessions a year after the funeral, the first anniversary of departure to the…</p>
<p>In the Keeping of the Soul Ceremony, the first right given by the White Buffalo Calf Woman, the soul of the dead loved one is purified so that it can return to the Great Spirit from whom it came. Another part of the ritual is the giveaway, a ceremony to release the soul for its journey to the Great Spirit, which may take place a year after death. A current version of the ceremony is giving away the deceased's possessions a year after the funeral, the first anniversary of departure to the spirit world.During the year, the widow or widower makes and procures gifts and assembles the possessions of the deceased and decides what friends to give them to. The possessions are passed on to friends and relatives at a giveaway dinner. Such does possessing is sufficient, teaching non-materialism, and provides for reuse of the goods. It is also a nice way to remember a departed friend or relative.</p> Buffalo Calf Woman, the coming of the Sacred Pipetag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5669242018-04-30T12:57:21.193Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>Two men of a small band of the Sioux tribe were hunting and saw something approaching in a distance. As the figure grew close they observed the beautiful maiden, dressed in white buckskin, caring a bundle wrapped in buffalo hide.She walked slowly toward them. One of the man had evil thoughts about this maiden and moved toward her. The other Hunter tried to forcibly restrain him, but the evil man pushed the good warrior way. A cloud descended upon the evil one, and when it lifted, his body…</p>
<p>Two men of a small band of the Sioux tribe were hunting and saw something approaching in a distance. As the figure grew close they observed the beautiful maiden, dressed in white buckskin, caring a bundle wrapped in buffalo hide.She walked slowly toward them. One of the man had evil thoughts about this maiden and moved toward her. The other Hunter tried to forcibly restrain him, but the evil man pushed the good warrior way. A cloud descended upon the evil one, and when it lifted, his body was a skeleton being devoured by worms. This symbolized the one who lives in ignorance and has evil in his heart may be destroyed by his own actions.<br/> The good Hunter knelt in fear, trembling as a buckskin clad woman approached. She spoke to him, tell him not to be afraid, but to return to his people and prepare them for her coming.This was done, and the beautiful maiden appeared in their midst, walking among them and a sun wise, or clockwise, direction. She held forth her bundle and said:</p>
<p>This is a sacred gift and must always be treated in a holy way. In this bundle is a Sacred Pipe which no impure pure man or woman should ever see.<br/> With this Sacred Pipe you will send your voices to Wakan Tanka. The Great Spirit, Creator of all. Your Father and Grandfather.<br/> With the Sacred Pipe you will walk upon the Earth which is your Grandmother and Mother. All your steps should be holy.<br/>
The bow of the pipe is Redstone which represents the earth. A Buffalo calf is carved in the stone facing the center and symbolizes the four-legged creatures who live as brothers among you.<br/>
The stem is wood and represents all growing things. 12 feathers hang down from where the stem fits the bowl and are from the S<br/>
potted Eagle. These represent all the wing brothers who live among you.<br/>
All these things are joined to you who will smoke the pipe and send voices to Wakan Tanka. One uses pipe pray,You will pray for and with everything. The Sacred Pipe binds you to all your relatives: your Grandfather and Father, your Grandmother and Mother.<br/>
The Redstone represents Mother Earth on which you will live. The Earth is red and the two luggage creatures who live upon it are also red. Wakan Tanka has given you a red Road. A good and straight roadTo travel, and you must remember that all people who stand upon this earth are sacred.<br/>
From this day, the Sacred Pipe will stand upon the red earth, and you will send your voices to Wakan Tanka.<br/>
There are seven circles on the stone which represent the seven rights in which you will use the pipe.<br/>
Remember how the Sacred Pipe is and treated in a sacred manner. For it will be with you always. Also remember that in me are for ages. I shall leave you now but shall look upon you in every age and I will return in the end.</p> Yuwipi Meetingstag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5668532018-04-30T11:33:10.250Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>Healing ceremonies conducted by medicine man are common to all Plains tribes. Among the Lakota they are called Yuwipi, to bind up. The Yuwipi man prays through the spirits acquired in the Vision Quest. In the full Yuwipi meeting the Yuwipi man, with his hands tied behind his back, is tied inside a blanket and laid on the floor amid a congregation around 25 men, women, and children.Lights are extinguished and one hears the Yuwipi man praying in a muffled voice in total darkness. His power is…</p>
<p>Healing ceremonies conducted by medicine man are common to all Plains tribes. Among the Lakota they are called Yuwipi, to bind up. The Yuwipi man prays through the spirits acquired in the Vision Quest. In the full Yuwipi meeting the Yuwipi man, with his hands tied behind his back, is tied inside a blanket and laid on the floor amid a congregation around 25 men, women, and children.Lights are extinguished and one hears the Yuwipi man praying in a muffled voice in total darkness. His power is validated by the belief that the spirits untie him. Toward the end of the meaning he has been freed and he prays in a clear voice. Practice of Yuwipi greatly increased during the reservation period among the Lakota since it gave a sense of power to the powerless.The practice of Yuwipi evokes genuine religious symbols that give valuable insights into the nature of religious power, even though there are still unanswered questions on the presence and activities of the spirits.</p> The Sun Dancetag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5666882018-04-30T11:16:18.169Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>Was the ceremony, to most of the Plains tribes. It was the only time in the year when the entire tribe gathers together. In the past it was held in June, when there was a plentiful supply of grass and buffalo meat. Modern supplies have allowed it to be moved to July and August.Sun Dance ceremonies were impressive ceremonies of tribal unity and renewal in which the Plains Indians fulfilled their personal vows of thanksgiving. The men dancers were pierced either in the chest and tied to the…</p>
<p>Was the ceremony, to most of the Plains tribes. It was the only time in the year when the entire tribe gathers together. In the past it was held in June, when there was a plentiful supply of grass and buffalo meat. Modern supplies have allowed it to be moved to July and August.Sun Dance ceremonies were impressive ceremonies of tribal unity and renewal in which the Plains Indians fulfilled their personal vows of thanksgiving. The men dancers were pierced either in the chest and tied to the cottonwood tree or in the back to drag Buffalo skulls. The women dancers made flesh offerings.</p>
<p>Today, goals that are more psychological, such as seeking one's identity have developed. In addition, there are multiple Sun Dances on a reservation, as many as 8 one summer on the Pine Ridge Reservation.It is still the most intense moment of spirituality among the Plains Indians and evokes a sense of renewal and dedication. Men and women fast and dance for four days, the man being pierced in the women making flesh offerings.</p> The Vision Questtag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5669212018-04-30T10:58:57.401Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>One medicine man call this ceremony the Pipe Fast since it has purposes other than seeking a vision. However, the vision is its highest expression. Young man, beginning in their teens, and medicine men commonly go on a vision quest, although men and women of most stages also undergo the experience.The person, alone, fasts from both food and water for up to four days on a hill within a sacred place, marked off by colored flags of the four directions and a string of tiny tobacco pouches…</p>
<p>One medicine man call this ceremony the Pipe Fast since it has purposes other than seeking a vision. However, the vision is its highest expression. Young man, beginning in their teens, and medicine men commonly go on a vision quest, although men and women of most stages also undergo the experience.The person, alone, fasts from both food and water for up to four days on a hill within a sacred place, marked off by colored flags of the four directions and a string of tiny tobacco pouches stretched out between them. Visions are the source of power needed to perform religious ceremony praying with the Pipe through the intercession of the spirits.Is very much like being ordained a priest or minister in one of the Christian traditions. Visions and dreams, closely related, give us a rich source of religious symbols.</p> The Sweat Lodge Ceremony.tag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5666862018-04-30T10:45:10.474Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>The sweat lodge ceremony was practiced throughout the North American continent probably for thousands of years. The sweat lodge is a dome shaped structure about 4 feet high, covered by bent willow saplings and covered with canvas or blankets. The door faces east, the direction of the morning star and the rising sun, which are symbols of renewal.During the ceremony hot rocks are placed in a central hole and cold water is poured over them to create intense heat. It is not only a purification…</p>
<p>The sweat lodge ceremony was practiced throughout the North American continent probably for thousands of years. The sweat lodge is a dome shaped structure about 4 feet high, covered by bent willow saplings and covered with canvas or blankets. The door faces east, the direction of the morning star and the rising sun, which are symbols of renewal.During the ceremony hot rocks are placed in a central hole and cold water is poured over them to create intense heat. It is not only a purification right; it is also a prayer ceremony in which we offer our prayers through suffering and it is a means of establishing proper relationship between the sacred and the profane worlds.</p> Relation to the Earth in the Spirit worldtag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-04-30:6193495:Topic:5669182018-04-30T09:52:42.816Zbridget ormanhttps://warriornation.ning.com/profile/bridgetotman
<p>Spirituality relates one both to the world of the visible creation and to the world of spirits. It forms in us a personal relationship to the earth so that we treat her with respect and reverence.It is a centering of ourselves in creation the relationship to the four directions, the foundations of the universe and the place where spirits dwell.Through this spirituality we learn to live in harmony with all creatures. It also puts us at ease with the spirits through accepting their presence…</p>
<p>Spirituality relates one both to the world of the visible creation and to the world of spirits. It forms in us a personal relationship to the earth so that we treat her with respect and reverence.It is a centering of ourselves in creation the relationship to the four directions, the foundations of the universe and the place where spirits dwell.Through this spirituality we learn to live in harmony with all creatures. It also puts us at ease with the spirits through accepting their presence and through the offering of spiritual food.</p>
<p>Food becomes a sacramental sign when it is offered on behalf of the spirits of the deceased. It is called spiritual food because it has a purpose beyond feeding our bodies. Though the symbolic offering one brings blessings to deceased relatives and friends.</p>