The Sacred Tree: Reflections on Native American Spirituality Phil Lane, Bopp, Lane Bopp, Judie Bopp
Publisher: Lotus Press WI

Think along the lines of the general in Avatar that uses the descriptor of “blowing them a racial memory” to blowing up the sacred tree. For me, these collages reflect my personal theology that all things are connected; everything is a reflection of Spirit. Looking to see what the trees were looking at, I saw a perfect cross made of stars in the night sky. Why is it special or sacred in your life? For Reflection: Can you name a body of water that is special, even sacred for you? May 19, 2014 - Thirdly, while prejudice against Indians has been rooted deeply in most Pakistanis (and vice-versa), I hope and pray that we are moving beyond the political roots of such hatred, especially those of us who have lived in Western democracies and have befriended many Indians. Oct 8, 2012 - Mass quantities of products promoted as “Native American sacred objects” have been successfully sold by white entrepreneurs to a largely non-Indian market. Jan 16, 2013 - It includes elements such as liturgical material as well as mythological accounts, poems, prayers, and formulas considered to be sacred by the Vedic religion. What is your primary art medium? Feb 21, 2008 - My faith is also greatly influenced by Buddhism, Native American spirituality, Celtic spirituality and other traditions. Mar 16, 2014 - by whose banks are trees with leaves for healing of the nations. Nov 18, 2013 - It is a lark watching them banter as he tries to stifle his negative reactions to her naive responses to international travel, the large portions of food in American restaurants, and her recitation of the plot of a romance novel she just finished. Jan 1, 2014 - Until July 16, Jupiter in Cancer will help us nurture our inmost selves by making what astrologer Molly Hall calls, “a space for the sacred”. Can you name a water issue in your community or region and reflect on how you and/or others are “Down in the River to Pray” is a traditional American song variously described as a Christian folk hymn, an African-American spiritual, an Appalachian folk song, and a gospel song. What role does spiritual practice have in your art-making?