Publication
Imprint: San Francisco : HarperSanFrancisco, 1991. Edition: First HarperCollins paperback edition. Responsibility: Wallace Black Elk with William S. Lyon. OCLC Number: 20561581. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xxiv, 193 pages ; 25 cm. Features: Includes glossary, index.
Call number
Native / Black
ISBN
9780062500748
Original publication date
1991-03-01
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CSS Library Notes
Description: The author recounts his initiation into the Chanunpa, or sacred pipe, describes important Lakota rituals, and shares his outlook on life.
Table of Contents: The making of a shaman. The old ones
Hard times
The earth people philosophy
The Chanunpa
The stone-people-lodge
The sacred mystery powers. Spirit powers
Never leave room for doubts
The eagle
Everything was dying around me
Lost horses and souls
The power of Iktomi
FY1997 /
Table of Contents: The making of a shaman. The old ones
Hard times
The earth people philosophy
The Chanunpa
The stone-people-lodge
The sacred mystery powers. Spirit powers
Never leave room for doubts
The eagle
Everything was dying around me
Lost horses and souls
The power of Iktomi
FY1997 /
Physical description
xxiv, 199 p.; 24 cm
Description
"An unprecedented account of the shaman's world and the way it is entered." STANLEY KRIPPNER, PH.D., coauthor of 'Personal Mythology: The Psychology of Your Evolving Self' and 'Healing States' "Black Elk opens the Lakota sacred hoop to a comic
Language
Original language
English
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LibraryThing member juniperSun
Not a complete autobiography, this focuses on incidents relevant to his training and experiences in his traditional spirituality. At an early age elders noticed he had qualities which would enable him to connect with the spirit beings, so they encouraged him in those qualities. In later life he got
He is clear that the spirit is universal and is not limited to specific tribes or peoples; it is for all races. It was his given mission to free this knowledge from hiding, to get it known so there could be peace and all people's could live in balance.
This was a good book to read to get an impression of what is possible to ask of the spirits and what is required. Just studying his chapter on Earth People Philosophy will give many lessons to ponder.
He cautions us to remember what we say, to be specific in what we want, to be prepared to fulfill our obligations (or he will have to suffer doing it for us). He teaches us the qualities needed to contact spirit: patience, humility, endurance...woops, have to reread this.
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involved with university researchers who were interested in proving scientifically what happens during the ceremonies, and those episodes are amusing as Black Elk describes all the problems or misunderstandings these city people have when required to obtain the needed materials. I'm sure he thought that asking for 'wood' would be understood, but they came with lumber. Asking for a tarp and they came with plastic. hmmm.He is clear that the spirit is universal and is not limited to specific tribes or peoples; it is for all races. It was his given mission to free this knowledge from hiding, to get it known so there could be peace and all people's could live in balance.
This was a good book to read to get an impression of what is possible to ask of the spirits and what is required. Just studying his chapter on Earth People Philosophy will give many lessons to ponder.
He cautions us to remember what we say, to be specific in what we want, to be prepared to fulfill our obligations (or he will have to suffer doing it for us). He teaches us the qualities needed to contact spirit: patience, humility, endurance...woops, have to reread this.
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LibraryThing member Auntie-Nanuuq
I had the honor & pleasure of knowing and spending time with Grandpa Wallace (not related to Nicholas). He was a great man and was willing to share his knowledge & wisdom with anyone who was willing to listen. He was funny too, but many people didn't catch his subtle sense of humor.
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written about his experiences in life and with Tunkashila (Creator). There are many good teachings offered in this book and for anyone interested in modern Native American spirituality this book is a must. Show Less