jainism: living a life dedicated to non-violence

Jains believe that every living thing, no matter how small, has a soul and should not be harmed. Jainism began in India and is one of the oldest religions of the world. Its origins date back to 3000 BCE. Jain history can be viewed as a cycle. A period of rising called an Utsarpini in…

anishinaabe wisdom: the 7 fires prophecy

Seven fires prophecy Seven fires prophecy is an Anishinaabe prophecy that marks phases, or epochs, in the life of the people on Turtle Island, a Native American name for the North American continent. The seven fires of the prophecy represent key spiritual teachings for North America, and suggest that the different colors and traditions of the human beings can come together…