Re: stances-toward-activity

BPenuel who-is-at aol.com
Sat, 17 Feb 1996 18:52:44 -0500

Rolfe-

Thanks for the explanation on the heyoka! I think pointing out the
differences between that tradition and the coyote tradition are important,
too-- while many Native American practices are quite hybrid (the consequences
of European American genocide, in part) and often share a lot, it's important
to understand the differences in stories and traditions. Particularly since
with Native traditions with which I have some relationship (Abenaki,
Cherokee), there is a very _situated_ view of storytelling, ceremony, and
tradition through which meanings are revealed and transformed.

While it wasn't clear from my posting, I think the point about balance is
one that the three traditions share, though. Ultimately, the coyote stories
are told and the Buddhist teachers use crazy wisdom to attempt to bring
people into balance and harmony with nature and themselves. Probably some
"medicine" we can all use!

Bill Penuel
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