Taking Sacred Back

Author : Nels Linde,Judith E. Olson-Linde
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780738749662

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Taking Sacred Back by Nels Linde,Judith E. Olson-Linde Pdf

Whether you’re designing a group ritual for five people or five hundred, Taking Sacred Back will help you make it moving and memorable. Join authors Nels Linde and Judy Olson-Linde as they explore creative ideas for all the stages of ritual—making the space sacred, entering into the liminal, engaging the subconscious of all attendees, creating awe and wonder, raising and directing energy, and ending the ritual. Discover advice on hardware and prop-making (and tips on using props effectively) and ideas for scaling up or scaling down for larger or smaller groups. Complete with photos and diagrams, examples of rituals the authors have conducted, and wise problem-solving advice, Taking Sacred Back is an indispensable guide for all ritualists. Praise: "A wonderfully in-depth book. Everything is here for those who want to create community ritual. . . . We would highly recommend it for both beginner and advanced ritualists."—Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone, authors of A Witches’ Bible, The Witches’ Goddess, and Lifting The Veil. “Taking Sacred Back is a must-have for the beginner or the advanced ritualist . . . It is an amazing book and I recommend it highly!”—H.E. Rev. Patrick McCollum, author of The Sacred Path “Taking Sacred Back is a treasure that I hope finds its way into the hands and hearts of all who are called to bear the torch of ritual.”—Ivo Dominguez, Jr., author of Casting Sacred Space

Author : Michael D. McNally
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691190907

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Defend the Sacred by Michael D. McNally Pdf

"In 2016, thousands of people travelled to North Dakota to camp out near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to protest the construction of an oil pipeline that is projected to cross underneath the Missouri River a half mile upstream from the Reservation. The Standing Rock Sioux consider the pipeline a threat to the region's clean water and to the Sioux's sacred sites (such as its ancient burial grounds). The encamped protests garnered front-page headlines and international attention, and the resolve of the protesters was made clear in a red banner that flew above the camp: "Defend the Sacred". What does it mean when Native communities and their allies make such claims? What is the history of such claim-making, and why has this rhetorical and legal strategy - based on appeals to religious freedom - failed to gain much traction in American courts? As Michael McNally recounts in this book, Native Americans have repeatedly been inspired to assert claims to sacred places, practices, objects, knowledge, and ancestral remains by appealing to the discourse of religious freedom. But such claims based on alleged violations of the First Amendment "free exercise of religion" clause of the US Constitution have met with little success in US courts, largely because Native American communal traditions have been difficult to capture by the modern Western category of "religion." In light of this poor track record Native communities have gone beyond religious freedom-based legal strategies in articulating their sacred claims: in (e.g.) the technocratic language of "cultural resource" under American environmental and historic preservation law; in terms of the limited sovereignty accorded to Native tribes under federal Indian law; and (increasingly) in the political language of "indigenous rights" according to international human rights law (especially in light of the 2007 U.N. Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). And yet the language of religious freedom, which resonates powerfully in the US, continues to be deployed, propelling some remarkably useful legislative and administrative accommodations such as the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Reparation Act. As McNally's book shows, native communities draw on the continued rhetorical power of religious freedom language to attain legislative and regulatory victories beyond the First Amendment"--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11469572

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Contributions to North American ethnology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jerome Rothenberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780520290723

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Technicians of the Sacred, Third Edition by Jerome Rothenberg Pdf

"A wide-ranging anthology of ethnopoetry including origin texts, visionary texts, texts about death, texts about events--collected from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Ancient Near East, and Oceania."--Provided by publiher.

Author : Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547777816

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The History of Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace Pdf

The History of Malay Archipelago is a book by the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace which chronicles his scientific exploration, during the eight-year period 1854 to 1862, of the southern portion of the Malay Archipelago including Malaysia, Singapore, the islands of Indonesia, and the island of New Guinea. The book describes each island that he visited in turn, giving a detailed account of its physical and human geography, its volcanoes, and the variety of animals and plants that he found and collected. At the same time, he describes his experiences, the difficulties of travel, and the help he received from the different peoples that he met.

Author : Gary Thomas
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310361183

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Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas Pdf

Sacred Pathways reveals nine distinct spiritual temperaments--and their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies--to help you improve your spiritual life and deepen your personal walk with God. It's time to strip away the frustration of a one-size-fits-all spirituality and discover a path of worship that frees you to be you. Experienced spiritual directors, pastors, and church leaders recognize that all of us engage with God differently, and it's about time we do too. In this updated and expanded edition of Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas details nine spiritual temperaments and--like the Enneagram and other tools do with personality--encourages you to investigate the ways you most naturally express yourself in your relationship with God. He encourages you to dig into the traits, strengths, and pitfalls in your devotional approach so you can eliminate the barriers that keep you locked into rigid methods of worship and praise. Plus, as you begin to identify and understand your own temperament, you'll soon learn about the temperaments that aren't necessarily "you" but that may help you understand the spiritual tendencies of friends, family, and others around you. Whatever temperament or blend of temperaments best describes you, rest assured it's not by accident. It's by the design of a Creator who knew what he was doing when he made you according to his own unique intentions. If your spiritual walk is not what you'd like it to be, you can change that, starting here. Sacred Pathways will show you the route you were made to travel, marked by growth and filled with the riches of a close walk with God. A Sacred Pathways video Bible study is also available for group or individual use, sold separately.

Author : Christopher L. Heuertz
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310348153

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The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heuertz Pdf

Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and God. The Enneagram is here to help. Far more than a personality test, author Chris Heuertz teaches us that the Enneagram is a sacred map to the soul. Lies about who we think we are keep us trapped in loops of self-defeat, but the Enneagram uniquely reveals nine ways we get lost, as well as nine ways we find our way home to our true self and to God. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply Enneagram-curious, this groundbreaking guide to the spiritual depth of the Enneagram will help you: Understand the "why" behind your type beyond caricatures and stereotypes Identify and find freedom from self-destructive patterns Learn how to work with your type toward spiritual growth Awaken your unique gifts to serve today's broken world Richly insightful and deeply practical, The Sacred Enneagram is your invitation to begin the journey of a life transformed. Praise for The Sacred Enneagram: "Integrated within these pages is Chris's extensive knowledge and understanding of this ancient tool, along with depth in his teaching of contemplative spirituality as practiced by Jesus. Readers are offered a powerful way forward in their unique journey of spiritual transformation through aligning Christian contemplative prayer postures to specific Enneagram types." --Nina M. Barnes, Dean of Spiritual Formation & Leadership, University of Northwestern-St. Paul "The Sacred Enneagram is a groundbreaking contribution to the Enneagram community, providing unique spiritual growth insights for all nine types. If you're not yet convinced of the value, depth, and accuracy of the Enneagram, Chris demystifies and makes this ancient wisdom more accessible than ever." --George Mekhail, pastor, The Riverside Church NYC

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Bombay (India : State)
ISBN : OXFORD:N14378817

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Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmadnagar by Anonim Pdf

Author : Victoria Loalou
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 171782031X

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The Science of the Sacred Secretion: The Chemical, Physiological and Astronomical Explanation of Internal Alchemy. by Victoria Loalou Pdf

The Sacred Secretion, also called 'Chrism', 'Christ Oil' and 'The Honey And Milk', is the title given to the body's natural spiritual rhythm. During the monthly cycle, when lunar energy empowers the starsign energy that clothed you at birth, the brain releases a brew of chemicals. The psychedelic concoction travels down the spine's 33 vertebrate before rising up again. The secretion's increases its vibrational potency throughout the process, changing in and out of form. Finally, after being preserved in an alkaline body, the secretion is released, enhancing the senses of the individual and raising their conscious awareness. This is the true meaning behind the original story of Jesus (a fairy tale of the 'Sun', not the 'Son) who, at 33, rose again and returned to higher realms of being. Therefore, the Sacred Secretion is a spiritual journey. 'The Science Of The Sacred Secretion' is a consise comprehension of the research and philosophies underpinning the Sacred Secretion, the power of the Pineal Gland and effects of our unique Biorhythms. Each chapter details the connection between the physiological, chemical and astronomical alchemy of the body, revealing the correlations between our physical selves and the cosmos ("As above, so below"). Chapter 1- Evolution: A History Of Magic. Chapter 2- Biorhythms: The Cycle Of Life. Chapter 3- Pineal Gland: The Pinecone, The Witch And The Cortex. Chapter 4- DMT: The Reality Thermostat. Chapter 5- Kundalini: Shamans And Dragons. Chapter 6- Jesus: An Ancient Fairy Tale. Chapter 7- The Sacred Secretion. Chapter 8- Preserving The Secretion. Chapter 9- My Preservation Diary.

Author : Tricia McCary Rhodes
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830876792

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Sacred Chaos by Tricia McCary Rhodes Pdf

Life is often chaotic. And no matter how hard you try to find space, to slow down, the chaos always seems to win. Tricia Rhodes's life is chaotic too. But in the midst of a time of household turmoil, Tricia learned to see God and coummunicate with him in whole new ways--not on a spiritual retreat, but right in the midst of the chaos of life. She offers us here a fresh view of connecting to God, one that focuses on quality time and frees us from the rigidity of a devotional life that may feel stifled, grow stagnant or bring about guilt when we can't keep up. These pages will help awaken you to the reality of God's presence in your life--just as it is--providing new ways to pray, to listen to God, to view others the way God sees them, to be guided by God. Ideas at the end of each chapter and suggestions for prayer experiments give practical suggestions for connecting with God and noticing his work throughout each day. God is not afraid of chaos. If a chaotic life has you running, let Tricia's words offered here help you run to God in the midst of it and discover the ways he can turn even chaos into something sacred.

Author : Anjie Cho
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781782497738

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Holistic Spaces by Anjie Cho Pdf

Transform your home into a calm, balanced and harmonious oasis using architect Anjie Cho's helpful advice, drawing on her background in green design and feng shui. You don't have to get rid of all your possessions and become an ascetic to change your space and discover the benefits that living in a considered, organic way can bring. The easy suggestions in Holistic Spaces show you how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home. Written for the way we live today, as we move toward a more mindful approach to health, diet and the way that we choose the objects in our homes, this is the perfect guide to help you to clear and refresh your living environment. Learn how to make every room in your home serve its highest purpose, create eco-friendly spaces, bring nature indoors, choose colours for maximum impact, select a space for meditation practice, and overall, create a peaceful and organic home. From the bedroom to the home office, these intuitive, straightforward tips will teach you to how improve your spaces to boost the flow of energy through your life.

Author : Salman Rushdie
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043075733

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Is Nothing Sacred? by Salman Rushdie Pdf

Author : Charles Taliaferro
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780268093778

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The Golden Cord by Charles Taliaferro Pdf

The title of Charles Taliaferro’s book is derived from poems and stories in which a person in peril or on a quest must follow a cord or string in order to find the way to happiness, safety, or home. In one of the most famous of such tales, the ancient Greek hero Theseus follows the string given him by Ariadne to mark his way in and out of the Minotaur’s labyrinth. William Blake's poem “Jerusalem” uses the metaphor of a golden string, which, if followed, will lead one to heaven itself. Taliaferro extends Blake’s metaphor to illustrate the ways we can link what we see, feel, and do with deep spiritual realities. Taliaferro offers a foundational case for the recognition of the experience of the eternal God of Christianity, in which God is understood as the fount of all goodness and the subject and object of our best love, revealed through scripture, tradition, philosophical reflection, and encountered in everyday events. He addresses philosophical obstacles to the recognition of such experiences, especially objections from the “new atheists,” and explores the values involved in thinking and experiencing God as eternal. These include the belief that the eternal goodness of God subordinates temporal goods, such as the pursuit of fame and earthly glory; that God is the essence of life; and that the eternal God hallows domestic goods, blessing the everyday goods of ordinary life. An exploration of the moral and spiritual riches of the Christian tradition as an alternative to materialism and naturalism, The Golden Cord brings an originality and depth to the debate in accessible and engaging prose.

Author : William A. Richards
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231540919

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Sacred Knowledge by William A. Richards Pdf

Sacred Knowledge is the first well-documented, sophisticated account of the effect of psychedelics on biological processes, human consciousness, and revelatory religious experiences. Based on nearly three decades of legal research with volunteers, William A. Richards argues that, if used responsibly and legally, psychedelics have the potential to assuage suffering and constructively affect the quality of human life. Richards's analysis contributes to social and political debates over the responsible integration of psychedelic substances into modern society. His book serves as an invaluable resource for readers who, whether spontaneously or with the facilitation of psychedelics, have encountered meaningful, inspiring, or even disturbing states of consciousness and seek clarity about their experiences. Testing the limits of language and conceptual frameworks, Richards makes the most of experiential phenomena that stretch our understanding of reality, advancing new frontiers in the study of belief, spiritual awakening, psychiatric treatment, and social well-being. His findings enrich humanities and scientific scholarship, expanding work in philosophy, anthropology, theology, and religious studies and bringing depth to research in mental health, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology.

Author : James Owen Dorsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Dhegiha language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118188023

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The Dhegiha Language by James Owen Dorsey Pdf