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Ernest Thompson Seton explains "The Gospel of the Redman"
Exploring "Timeless in Time" - a biography of Sri Ramana Maharshi
Interview with Frithjof Schuon - on Art
Interview with Frithjof Schuon - on Spirituality
What is Sacred Art?
The Fullness of God: Frithjof Schuon on Christianity
How can we understand Native American traditions?
Noble Faces, Strong Voices: Exploring "The Spirit of Indian Women"
Who was Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa)?
The Writings of Frithjof Schuon
Slideshows
Ernest Thompson Seton explains "The Gospel of the Redman"
An Introduction
A Shining Light
Observations
The Power of the Pipe
Laws of the Lodge
Conversations
"The land as it is, is my blood"
Indian Prayers
Love of Country
A Perfect Man
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"The idea of one Great Oversoul is widely spread among the Indians; not universal, perhaps, but much more widely spread than in the Old World. All of our best Indians believe apparently in one Great God. From among many recorded statements, I quote the following by Grinnell. In his discussion of the Pawnee belief in the Great Spirit, whom they call Tirawa, he says: “Tirawa is an intangible spirit, omnipotent and beneficent. He pervades the universe, and is a Supreme Ruler. Upon His will depends everything that happens."
"He can bring good or bad; can give success or failure. Everything rests with Him. . . . nothing is undertaken without a prayer to the Father for assistance. “When the pipe is lighted, the first whiffs are blown to the Deity. When food is eaten, a small portion is placed on the ground [or in the fire] as a sacrifice to Him."
Seton's drawings of ceremonial pipes.
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