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A String and a Prayer recounts the history and symbolism of prayer beads, teaches basic techniques for stringing beads and a host of other objects into prayer beads, and offers a variety of prayers and rituals to use those beads on a daily basis. Beads have appeared throughout history. Prayer beads are used in the spiritual practices of cultures as diverse as the African Masai, Native Americans, Greek and Russian Orthodoxy, as well as the religious rituals of Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism. But prayer is highly personal. By infusing prayer beads with personal associations, we can keep our spirituality fresh. The beads are a device to help build and rebuild meaningful ritual in our lives. With myriad ideas about what makes objects sacred and where to find sacred objects -- from the personal, perhaps beads from a grandmother's broken rosary, to the unusual, maybe seashells from far away found in a thrift store -- A String and a Prayer offers many suggestions for different ways that beads can be made and used, exploring the creative roles they can play in our relationships, ceremonies, and rituals. "You are the expert, trust yourself. Let the instructions be a guide to your own creativity," write the authors. Eleanor Wiley is a former speech pathologist and gerontologist who began her prayer bead practice at age fifty-eight. She teaches workshops on making prayer beads as a spiritual practice all over the world; her pieces have been worn by Ram Dass and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Eleanor Wiley
Maggie Oman Shannon
This is a wonderful instructional and informative book on how to make prayer beads, history of prayer beads, the different styles of prayer beads, prayers to use with your prayer beads, accompanied by helpful illustrations. This spiritual and well written little book is jam packed with information that I found helpful when I went to make my own string of prayer beads.
Using this book as a guide I was able to find the right colors to use, the right number of beads to use and even what type of amulet to use at the end and why. This was a fabulous experience that left me feeling that I had made something very unique to me and very special. I see my prayer beads as a new friend that I plan on using everyday in my meditation.
The thing I love most about this book was that the authors were able to explain this topic to me and give me different examples of how religions have used these beads without pushing any one belief. It was so refreshing to just feel supported in my spiritual search and not forced to go anywhere particular.
I would recommend this wonderful delight to spiritual crafters and seekers everywhere, who are looking for ways to feel more centered and connected in their contact with Spirit. Well Done !!
Love & Light,
Riki Frahmann ( )