From the Roof of the World to the Land of Enchantment
By Marcia Keegan
Introduction:
Overview of the Striking similarities in two peoples from opposite sides of the worlds, both of whose cultures teach us we must learn to live in peace with each other and in harmony with nature .in a sustainable manner.
- Chapter One: Dalai Lama Meets Hopi Elders
Los Angeles 1979
Culmination of prophecies
- Chapter Two: Similarities in Landscape and Living Space
Landscape in general: overview of mountains, elevation, etc.
Ancient architecture
Modern architecture
- Chapter Three: Similarities in Culture & Customs
Similar in appearance: portraits
Similar use of turquoise, silver and coral as well as bright woven cloth
Similar agriculture
Similar daily customs: throwing rice/corn 4 directions, etc.
Similar important animals: sacred (yak/buffalo) and livestock (sheep)
Similar spinning and weaving
Similar woven objects & yarn items
Similar use of feathers and deer antlers
Language similarities
- Chapter Four: Similarities in Religion & Symbols
Similarities in creation stories
Sacred Mountains
Physical similarities in elevation, location and effect on weather and
climate of surrounding lands, encircled mountains, 4 sacred directions
Energy—lightning, wind, ley lines, light
Natural environmentalism: harmony with nature, dependence on nature
Similarity of prophecies
Description of prophecies
Conditional nature of prophecies (environmental & warfare)
Prophecy Rock (Hopi)
Understanding of Death
Shalako and Tibetan Book of the Dead—49 days
Symbols
Swastika
Conch shell
Marks on babies
Rock art
Mandalas/Sand Paintings
Significance of the cardinal directions: east, south, west, north
- Meetings: Two similar worlds come together
Other visits of His Holiness
Bon Master
Gomang Rinpoche Hopi 1976
Santa Fe Indian School student exchange with Tibetan Children’s Village.
Taos Elder dialog
- Epilogue
Summary of striking similarities from opposite sides of the world
All mankind must learn to live in peace with each other and in harmony
with nature
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