Circles of Sacred Laughter

Circles of Sacred Laughter
Author: Arietta Bryant
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1291377085

Based upon open rituals originally performed by The Children of the Sacred Laughter between 2002 and 2012; this book serves to both commemorate the dedication, friendship and knowledge shared by the members; and also to aid and inspire anyone else who has a desire to mark the turning of the Wheel of the Year by gathering together with friends in celebration of the Sabbats. Containing full open circle scripts for 8 seasonal festivals, Plus additional information about open circles and group rituals The rituals contained within this book can be easily adapted for greater or fewer participants but the aim for us was always to give every person something to do during each rite so that they become more than mere spectators. Whether you are a novice or experienced Pagan you will hopefully find something for you within these pages.

Divine Play, Sacred Laughter, and Spiritual Understanding

Divine Play, Sacred Laughter, and Spiritual Understanding
Author: P. Laude
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2005-10-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1403980586

This study in the relationship between religion and the comic focuses on the ways in which the latter fulfils a central function in the sacred understanding of reality of pre-modern cultures and the spiritual life of religious traditions. The central thesis is that figures such as tricksters, sacred clowns, and holy fools play an essential role in bridging the gap between the divine and the human by integrating the element of disequilibrium that results from the contact between incommensurable realities. This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural series of essays is devoted to spiritual, anthropological, and literary characters and phenomena that point to a deeper understanding of the various mythological, ceremonial, and mystical ways in which the fundamental ambiguity of existence is symbolized and acted out. Given its interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective, this volume will appeal to scholars from a variety of fields.

Sacred Laughter of the Sufis

Sacred Laughter of the Sufis
Author: Imam Jamal Rahman
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594735646

A first-of-its-kind combination of the legendary wisdom stories of Islam's great comic foil with spiritual insights for seekers of all traditions—or none. "We would do well to heed the Mulla's wisdom. One day, inevitably, our personal storms will not abate before causing destruction. Something will break our hearts and cause us to ask deeper questions. At that point we will become spiritual seekers, each in our own way.... We will begin to hear deep inside the mysterious calling of our soul to fulfill the purpose for which we were created." —from the chapter “The Storms in Our Lives” The mythical Mulla Nasruddin is a village simpleton and sage rolled into one. His wisdom stories, timeless and placeless, emanate from a source beyond book learning, and contain several layers of meaning. In this unique presentation, Imam Jamal Rahman weaves together spiritual insights with the Mulla’s humorous teaching stories and connects them to the issues at the heart of the spiritual quest. Addressing such topics as human vulnerability, the rigors of inner and outer spiritual work, the hazards of the ego and more, he roots the Mulla’s stories in Islamic spirituality by pairing them with sayings from the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad, Rumi, Hafiz and other Islamic sages. Together, these sources combined with spiritual practices will awaken your spirit with laughter and inspire you to transform yourself and the world around you.

Sacred Dance Meditations

Sacred Dance Meditations
Author: Carla Stalling Walter
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1623174821

Achieve balance, connect to Spirit, and tap into the sacred power of dance with 365 daily movement meditations. Throughout human history, people all over the world have recognized dance as an age-old yet timeless connection to Spirit. In celebration, to mark moments of change, and in times of despair, dance has been used to seek the Divine, connect with the Earth, and call into being the sacred energy we each possess within ourselves. In Sacred Dance Meditations, Carla Walter, PhD, offers readers 365 dances--one for every day--rooted in traditions from around the globe. From Polynesia to Peru, each dance is different in origin and technique but connected in common purpose: as sacred conduits for hope, love, connection, community, and spirituality. Walter provides a theme each new day, drawn from mystical and spiritual principles that originate from pre-colonial religious traditions. Descriptions, video links, accessibility modifications, and invitations for deeper reflection allow the reader to engage their Spirit fully with the sacred power of dance, carrying it in their heart as they move throughout each day. Readers who want a more active style of meditative practice will discover powerful regenerative healing and a new way to awaken. Broken up day by day and month by month, Sacred Dance Meditations makes it simple and gratifying to practice each day's dance and fulfill its intended theme. Readers can begin at any "point of entry" section, and work their way throughout the year with a time commitment of just ten to twenty minutes a day. Importantly, each dance is designed to supplement any existing (or non-existent) religious or spiritual practice, allowing all to tap into the Divine through the spirit of dance.

The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life
Author: James David Audlin
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 668
Release: 2012-02-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1105557006

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE presents traditional oral Native American sacred teachings from the Iroquois, Lakota, and other traditions. The author has been receiving these teachings from elders since his youth. The wisdom embraces cosmology, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, sociology, psychology, healing, dream interpretation, and more.Audlin calls himself neither a spiritual teacher nor an authority, but a conduit through which these oral traditions can be presented meaningfully to people in a modern world. He outlines universal principles common to many traditional peoples worldwide.The Red Road is available to all --regardless of religion or ethnicity -- willing to follow its paths. These paths, however, are often not easy and require deep personal and spiritual commitment. Audlin says in his introduction: "If this book serves any purpose, let it be to help us bring the Sacred Hoop of All the Nations back together again, so we and all that lives may stand as one in silent awe before that Great Mystery."