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Path of the Sacred Pipe: Journey of Love, Power, and Healing
Author(s): Jay Cleve (Author)
- Publisher: Quest Books,U.S.
- Publication Date: 7 Feb. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780835609098
- ISBN-13: 083560909X
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
“I had never imagined that a book about the Native American sacred pipe would give me a look at the Sun Dance ritual, or an overview of the Medicine Wheel, or stories of White Buffalo Calf Maiden. Cleve truly shows how the sacred pipe is fully woven into the fabric of the Native American culture, and because it is, ‘Path of the Sacred Pipe’ ends up being a surprisingly thoughtful and entertaining read.” –Rebecca Elson, The Magical Buffet
“In this new age of radical shift and transformation, the pipe and its sacred ceremony may help ease and facilitate the journey into a larger mind and consciousness.” –Sonia von Matt Stoddard, Awareness Magazine
“Dr. Cleve’s book offers a complete and fascinating exploration of the Sacred Pipe ceremony: its history, symbols, and cosmology. The book will appeal both to those who revere this ceremony, and to those curious to learn more about it. I recommend it to all who seek a deeper understanding of the religion of earth-loving indigenous peoples.”
–Marlise Wabun Wind, co-author, “The Medicine Wheel, Black Dawn/Bright Day, Woman of the Dawn”
“In writing “Path of the Sacred Pipe,” Jay Cleve has gifted the world with an inspiring and informative work. He not only describes the history and use of the sacred pipe of the Plains Indians, but he skillfully chronicles associated ceremonies in which the pipe is used and he emphasizes proper instructions and guidelines according to traditional teachings. As Black Elk said, ‘The power of a ceremony is the understanding of it.’ Jay Cleve enhances our understanding with this book, and the power of the native ways clearly comes through as a result.”
–Doug Alderson, author of “The Vision Keepers: Walking for Native Americans and the Earth
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“Both for those who are interested in learning about the sacred pipe and those who already use the chanupa in a sacred way, there are gems to be found in this well- and broadly-researched book.”
–Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of “Buffalo Woman Comes Singing” and “The Last Ghost Dance
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“This remarkable, thorough and insightful book is destined to be a classic. As a spiritual practitioner on the ‘red road, ‘ Dr. Cleve provides an insider’s understanding of the depth and beauty of the Native American spiritual path. I highly recommend it to any student of the sacred ways of the Native people of North America.”
–Molly Larkin, co-author of “The Wind Is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman
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About the Author
An apprentice to Sun Bear and the Bear Tribe for many years, Cleve has received extensive training in the Sacred Pipe, sweat lodge, medicine wheel and other aspects of Native spirituality.
As Director of the Community Mental Health Center in Stevens Point, Wis. for the past 17 years, he continues to attend and give workshops on holistic approaches to psychology. He is the author of “Out of the Blues,” a self-help depression book (CompCare, 1989; Berkeley of New York, revised, 1994) which has been published in German, Dutch, Russian and Chinese.
Cleve works in Madison, Wis. and resides in Stevens Point, Wis.
