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The Sacred Pipe: Black Elk's Account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux (Civilization of the American Indian Series, Vol. 36)

Description

Black Elk of the Sioux has been recognized as one of the truly remarkable men of his time in the matter of religious belief and practice. Shortly before his death in August, 1950, when he was the 'keeper of the scared pipe,' he said, 'It is my prayer that, through our sacred pipe, and through this book in which I shall explain what our pipe really is, peace may come to those peoples who can understand, and understanding which must be of the heart and not of the head alone. Then they will realize that we Indians know the One true God, and that we pray to Him continually.'

Black Elk was the only qualified priest of the older Oglala Sioux still living when The Sacred Pipe was written. This is his book: he gave it orally to Joseph Epes Brown during the latter s either month s residence on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, where Black Elk lived. Beginning with the story of White Buffalo Cow Woman s first visit to the Sioux to give them the sacred pipe, Black Elk describes and discusses the details and meanings of the seven rites, which were disclosed, one by one, to the Sioux through visions. He takes the reader through the sun dance, the purification rite, the keeping of the soul, and other rites, showing how the Sioux have come to terms with God and nature and their fellow men through a rare spirit of sacrifice and determination.

The wakan Mysteries of the Siouan peoples have been a subject of interest and study by explorers and scholars from the period of earliest contact between whites and Indians in North America, but Black Elk s account is without doubt the most highly developed on this religion and cosmography. The Scared Pipe, published as volume 36 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series, will be greeted enthusiastically by students of comparative religion, ethnologists, historians, philosophers, and everyone interested in American Indian life.

Reviews

Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-11-25
Summary: "One Pipe Tradition"

I like the detail in this book and it is easy to read. Readers should keep in mind that this is just one account of one type of Sacred Pipe. This is not a tell-all on the Sacred Pipe, as such a thing does not exist (at least not on paper).

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-06-14
Summary: "Pipe of Hope"

"The Sacred Pipe," Black Elk's account of the Seven Rites of the Oglala Sioux

Perhaps the most inhuman, cruelest and nonspiritual chapter in human history has been the assault of organized religion on earth religions aka paganism, animism. Sadly, Christianity in its attempt to evangelize the world has become the poster child for how not to spread the gospel; for instead of contextualizing itself in the cultures and religions it hoped to influence, it declared war (holy jihad) and tried to wipe earth religions out.

Luckily remnants of the earth traditions have survived and have influenced the modern day earth/feminist movements. Many of which are eclectic manifestations of what we call the New Age. The book "The Sacred Pipe," is neither about Christianity's assault on paganism nor the new age movement rather it was written more like an Apologetic to show those who have misunderstood the Red Religion that the "Indians know the One true God, and that they pray to him continually," XX.

While the book explains the Seven Sacred Rites of the Oglala Sioux, its focal point seems to be the gift of the Sacred Pipe (peace Pipe) which was given by the Buffalo Calf Woman. Her coming meant salvation for the Sioux in both the physical and spiritual, and her promise to return in every generation provided an ongoing revelation and evolving ritual for the tribe.

In the bowl of sacred Pipe the entire created order of beings are gathered together and send their prayers to Wakan Tanka (the Great Mystery). This vision of connectedness and unity (based upon the pipe) gave Black Elk a more optimistic hope, than he had for the Christian religion. The following is from the Foreword of the book:

"Most people call it a "peace pipe," yet now there is no peace on earth or even between neighbors, and I have been told that it has been a long time since there has been peace in the world. There is much talk of peace among Christians, yet this is just talk. Perhaps it may be, and this is my prayer that, through our sacred pipe, and through this book in which I shall explain what our pipe really is, peace may come to those peoples who can understand, and understanding which must be of the heart and not of the head alone. Then they will realize that we Indians know the One true God, and that we pray to Him continually.

I have wished to make this book through no other desire than to help my people in understanding the greatness and truth of our own tradition, and also to help in bringing peace upon the earth, not only among men, but within men and between the whole of creation.

We should understand well that all things are the works of the Great Spirit. We should know that He is within all things: the trees, the grasses, the rivers, the mountains, and all the four legged animals, and the winged peoples; and even more important, we should understand that He is also above all these things and peoples. When we do understand all this deeply in our hearts, we will be and act and live as He intends."

I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks Indians are pagan devil worshipers. This book brought joy to my heart and a renewed appreciation for the legacy of the original occupants of Mother Earth!

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-01-09
Summary: "The Sacred Pipe"

Black Elk is and was sacred Elder. Through his life we are given this knowledge. He has helped many to understand the way of the Lakota; following the natural law. While not all Lakota follow the traditional ways as closely as they did before the arrival of the white man, they are still connected to these rites and inhierently understand these teachings. It's only to outside world that these things become suprising moments of clarity. Joseph Epes Brown took time before it was too late, to record these teachings, which is a blessing and a gift of knowledge to all who would read, understand and heed these words. If you wish to learn what dwells is in the hearts of Native American people, you would do well to open this book and your minds.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2006-07-26
Summary: "Profound and deeply rewarding."

I haven't actually finished this book yet but I'm looking forward to doing so. This spirituality is deeply sophisticated and elevated. I think the whole world is greatly indebted to the American Indian Nation. Furthermore, thank you for wonderful service.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2004-04-01
Summary: "Gain an understanding of the Sioux way of thinking"

A beautiful book. You can learn about Siuox religious practie and beliefs. The reader will come away with a sense of how similar religios faiths can be. The Sioux it turns out are not so different from Christians, Hindus or any other group that uses faith to guide people through what is both difficult and beautiful in life.