Native American Beliefs

[magonia]

"Native American isn't blood; it is what is in the heart. The love for the land. The respect for it, those who inhabit it; and the respect and acknowledgement of the spirits and the elders. That is what it is to be Indian."
White Feather
Navajo Medicine Man


Explanation of Native American Spirituality "The Indian loved to worship. From birth to death, he revered his surroundings. He considered himself born in the luxurious lap of Mother Earth, and no place was to him humble. There was nothing between him and the Big Holy (Wakan Tanka). The contact was immediate and personal, and the blessings of Wakan Tanka flowed over the Indian like rain showered from the sky. Wakan Tanka was not aloof, apart, and ever seeking to quell evil forces. He did not punish the animals and the birds, and likewise, he did not punish man. He was not a punishing god. For there was never a question as to the supremacy of an evil power over and above the power of Good. There was but one ruling power, and that was Good."
-Chief Luther Standing Bear -
Teton Sioux, Born 1868

American Indian Commandments
Sacred Instructions Given By The Creator To Native People At The Time Of Creation Treat the Earth and all that dwell thereon with respect.
Remain close to the Great Spirit.
Show great respect for your fellow beings.
Work together for the benefit of all Mankind.
Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.
Do what you know to be right.
Look after the well being of mind and body.
Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.
Be truthful and honest at all times.
Take full responsibility for your actions

http://home.earthlink.net/~tessia/Native.html

Those that are closest to the land and nature, are more attuned to its needs, many have disassociated their selves from the land, and not attuned.

[EarthyGirl]

Beautiful.

It'd be lovely if someone has created a documentary of varied beliefs-mythologies ...... that could inform us of the scope of Indian sacred beliefs-knowledege.

[Seawolf]

Originally Posted by EarthyGirl

Beautiful.

My exact thought. I think the earth is a very important part of spirituality.

[EarthyGirl]

Ah... I agree. The earth feeds me. I connect with other elements, but not on the same level as earth. It's amazing the strength it gives.