SPIRITUAL
WAIRUA | MAURI | hau
the capacity to feel a spiritual connection to land
Spiritual connection helps us to feel part of a greater whole. To be among the land and water can give a sense of something greater than ourselves. Spiritual experiences occur when whenua is considered a conscious entity. Spirituality is the search for meaningful connections between people and place. Matauranga Maori says that person and place are not seperate and whenua can connect us with our ancient past. Traditionally Maori remained in close connection with nature. Many Maori ceremonies and rituals are used to acknowledge and connect spiritually with the many people that came before us. It is a deeply personal choice about how one uses the landscape to communicate spiritually. |
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