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The Seven Sacred Teachings

Truth

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In the Seven Sacred Teachings the turtle represents truth.

  • Have you ever seen a turtle?
  • What do you know about turtles?

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Why the turtle?

  • It is said that in the beginning that Grandmother Turtle was present at the giving of the seven sacred laws to ensure they would never be lost of forgotten.
  • Truth is to know and understand all of the Seven Sacred Teachings and remain true to them.
  • The turtle also teaches us patience as it moves very slowly.
  • The turtle carries their home on their back and teaches that all of life is sacred.

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Discuss

Can two people have different perspectives on the truth and both be right? Explain.

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How does seeking truth help us make better decisions for other people? Animals? The environment?

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How can we determine if the information we read or hear is true?

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Why do you think the turtle represents truth? Explain.

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What is one thing you learned when exploring this teaching?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What is one thing you learned when exploring this teaching?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What is one thing you learned when exploring this teaching?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What is one thing you learned when exploring this teaching?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What teaching does this animal represent?

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What is one thing you learned when exploring this teaching?

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The Seven Sacred Teachings

Truth