Sacred Rituals

by Recio, Belinda; London, Eileen
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Fair Winds Pr
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Summary

InSacred Rituals, London and Recio invite us to encounter the sacred through fourteen different spiritual traditions. From altar making to zen gardens, they show us how even the simplest of acts, such as folding an origami crane, can help us to become fully present in each moment. The authors convince us that when we are truly present in what we are doing, we can experience what ancient Greek philosophers called temenos, a sanctuary in which we feel our connection with spirit.Filled with advice and anecdotes on building and walking a labyrinth, creating a sand painting in the Tibetan tradition, finding inspiration in the Japanese Tea Ceremony, making a mandala, and other sacred arts,Sacred Ritualsprovides useful tools for connecting with our inner selves, each other, and the sacred. This beautifully illustrated book presents traditional arts from faiths both familiar and obscure and describes them in simple, rich prose and beautiful full-color illustrations.

Author Biography

Eileen London is a writer, artist, and environmental consultant Belinda Recio is a writer, artist, and designer

Table of Contents

Introductionp. 11
Creating Sacred Space
At the Threshold Between Heaven and Earth: Altarsp. 19
Sanctuary in Smoke: Incense and Smudgingp. 31
Between Darkness and Light: The Art of Candle Lightingp. 41
In Rhythm with the Beat of the Universe: Drummingp. 51
Returning to the Source: A Ritual Bathp. 61
Ways to the Center
Finding One's Center: Meditating with Mandalasp. 73
The Greatness of Little Things: The Way of Teap. 87
Unfolding Mindfulness: Folding One Thousand Cranesp. 99
Putting Our Hearts in Order: Zen Rock Gardensp. 111
Coming Full Circle: Walking a Labyrinthp. 123
The Path of Prayer
Dispatching Prayer: The Andean Despachop. 139
Prayer in Motion: Prayer Flagsp. 149
The Art of Impermanence: Painting with Sandp. 161
Seeking What the Heart Holds Sacred: Pilgrimagep. 175
Resourcesp. 186
Picture Creditsp. 190
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