How to Build an Ancestral Altar (5 Steps) – Igbo Spirituality

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In this video I explain the Obi Chi (sacred space) in Igbo spirituality, also known as the ancestral altar. An altar is a place for meditation, prayer, self-connection, communion, and communication with self and the ancestors. While every altar is unique to the person that owns it, this video explains the fundamental ideas behind the space and explains what each part means so that you can feel comfortable building your own.

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Journey Within – Andrew Nichols

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Ram by Liubov Kuptsova
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