celebration of learning

Ren

a Chinese character of a person and the number two, roles, benefactors or beneficiaries

chesed

book of ruth, a bond that can be deeper than blood, a sense of loyalty

Rachem/Rahim

same root word as grace and mercy, Hebrew and Arabic word for womb, place for nurturing

Rita

the personification of cosmic order, order of morality, and the order of the universe itself

fravashi

guardian spirits, involved in a cosmic battle between good and evil, maintain balance

chinvat bridge

it can be either easy or hard to cross, there can be a hag or a beautiful lady, an interpretation of the afterlife

secular humanism

life based not on religion, emphasizes the importance of reason, human well being

nilchi

balance and harmony, spirit that sustains life, is a sacred force

Hozho

more than just physical beauty, personal and communal well being, a guiding principle for a righteous life

guardian/’tutelary spirit or spirit helper

a spirit helper, from ancestors like animals, summoned through rituals or ceremonies

epicureanism

pleasure as the highest good, encourages simple modes of life, idea of inner peace

virtue ethics

stresses virtues, the goal is human flourishing, helps individuals navigate complex moral situations