The author, an Oglala Sioux, describes Native American philosophy, history, and rites. Includes an overview of the spiritual character of the Native American, a description of some sacred ceremonies (peace pipe, sweat lodge, sundance, spirit-calling and giveaway), and describes …
A clear stream of practical knowledge with the mind change we need to save the life of our Mother Earth and ourselves.
Oglala Sioux Ed McGaa explains how Native American philosophy, history, and rituals can help people reconnect with and heal the earth.
A clear stream of practical knowledge with the mind change we need to save the life of our Mother Earth and ourselves.
"The Oglala Sioux saying, “nitakuys oyasin -- we are all related” is the philosophy underlying Native American spirituality and practices -- a sense of connection to the entire universe. Native Wisdom explains this philosophy and also features several informative appendices, inc…
The bestselling author of Mother Earth Spirituality presents an accessible overview of the religion of his people, in chapters ranging from the philosophical to the detailed and practical. A great introduction to "The Natural Way" the Earth-based spiritual practices of the Oglal…
In Black Elk Speaks and When the Tree Flowered, John C. Neihardt recorded the teachings of the Oglala holy man Black Elk, who had, in a vision, seen himself as the "sixth grandfather," the spiritual representative of the earth and of mankind. Raymond J. DeMallie makes available …