concept   smudging
statement   The practice of smudging is a common spiritual cleansing and purification ritual in Indigenous cultures in North America.

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1 smudging Indigenous communities in North America Practice of burning sacred herbs for ceremonial cleansing and purification 1
2 smudging Indigenous communities of North America Cultural and spiritual practice involving the burning of sacred herbs, used for cleansing, prayer, and healing 1
3 smudging Indigenous cultures in North America Ceremonial practice of burning sacred herbs to cleanse and purify a person, object, or space 1
4 smudging Indigenous peoples of North America Ceremonial practice involving the burning of sacred herbs for purification 1
5 smudging North American Indigenous Cultures Smudging is a sacred ceremony using smoke from herbs for purification and spiritual cleansing. 1
6 smudging North American Indigenous cultures A sacred ritual involving the burning of various plants, such as sage, for spiritual cleansing and purification 1
7 smudging North American indigenous culture Ritual involving the burning of sacred herbs for purification and spiritual cleansing 1