Answer to Question 1
The spiritual tradition includes the sacredness of women, the sacred relationship with the Buffalo Nation, self-sacrifice for the good of others, the importance and sacredness of relationship with all of creation. The Seven Laws include generosity; compassion;. humility; respect of all creation; the development of a great mind through observation, silence, and patience; bravery in the face of adversity to protect the nation; and wisdom. Lakota believe there is one God or Creator (The Great Spirit, Mystery, or Sacred One) but traditionally do not believe in a Devil, fallen angels or true evil. All creation possesses a Spirit.
Answer to Question 2
Lakota: Seven Sacred Rites of White Buffalo Calf Woman. Seven Laws of the Lakota (Woope Sakowin)--North America.
Hinduism: Vedas and the Upanishads --India
Buddhism, (Buddha Dharma): Teachings of the way of the Buddha, the Awakened One (Siddhartha Bautama) India.
Confucianism: Teachings of ConfuciusChina.
Judaism: The Torah, The Prophets, The Writings, the Talmud, and the Shulchan AruchMid East.
Catholicism: The Bible and the traditions of the Roman Catholic ChurchMid East and Europe.
Islam: Quran (Koran), Scrolls of Abraham, The Torah of Moses, The Psalms of David, the Gospel of JesusMid East.
Protestantism: The BibleMid East.
(Includes Baptist and African American Baptist traditions)
Seventh Day Adventist: The Bible and the writings of Ellen G WhiteMid East and United States.
Mormonism: The Bible, the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, the Doctrine of the Covenants, and the Pearl of Great PriceMid East and United States.