Search for Life Meaning

In conclusion, the values of respect and love for one another are essential if we are to live the truth of our creation mythologies the teaching of the worlds religions. Their founder Siddharta Guatama, the ‘Enlightened One’ spoke to his followers of the “Four Noble Truths. This creation story has also taught the Christians and Jews that we were placed on the earth to be stewards and to be in charge of the earth. This in return gives them peace and dignity that their connectedness to nature. ” Over a period of time he discovered that all life was suffering and that desire was the cause of all suffering. Therefore the Aborigines believe that they are not merely walking across the land but moving among spirits in a religious world. Some have taken this out of context and seen it as their place to control and have power over. Whereas acting as stewards and showing care and concern for all provides security for others and displays tolerance and acceptance for other nations.

IN considering Aboriginal Spirituality, its obvious that mans respect for the land is as important as life itself. From the beginning of time according to the Aboriginal Dreaming ancestor spirits who created the land went back into the land forming aspects of the universe - mountains, rivers the stars and skys. This has lead to the values of greed and corruption which have not benefited anyone, but in particular have those who live in the THIRD WORLD. ” Part of Buddhas teaching was to respect all forms of life and not to take life unnecessarily, and in return those who follow this path will reach nirvana, the ultimate goal. The search for the real meaning of life will come only through an awareness of the needs and rights of all people to live in harmony, peace and dignity – in safety and security in our world.