Ahle'ala

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======= Ahle'ala =======
===[religion]===
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**Pronunciation**: (AH-lay-AH-lah)\\

Ahle'ala is the principle religion practiced in [[Liath]], and is practiced by smaller communities throughout Terra. Ahle'ala has several teachings which center around enlightenment and the improvement of the self and society. Followers of this religion are sometimes referred to as the //Ahle//

==== The self ====
Ahle'ala teaches that every living creature has a soul, which consists of the self and is manifested through the ki. The body is believed to be nothing a manifestation, or a projection, of the soul, which is accomplished by expending one's ki. It also teaches that the natural world is held together by the ki of a creature, every rock, the flowing stream, the rushing breeze, even the planet itself

==== Reincarnation ====
Ahle'ala teaches that the soul is eternal. When a creature dies, the soul is untethered from the body but will eventually return to the physical world, manifesting itself again. It is believed that by continuously improving the self and gaining enlightenment, a soul can transcend the form of the humanoid or animal body, materializing instead as part of the natural world. In this form the soul is still believed to be sentient and rational, transcending the need for a physical body for perception and interaction with the universe. As such, respect for the natural world and its balance is a key tenet

===== The five pillars =====
Ahle'ala includes a set of ideals to which followers must commit their lives. These pillars enshrine the idyllic self that all rational beings should strive to achieve. This struggle is known as the path to enlightenment, also called the Fivefold Path to Enlightenment, or simply the Fivefold Path

====The pillar of action====
**Palhi Pona** (PALL-hi): Good Actions\\
Only by keeping one's actions pure can balance be attained and progress towards enlightenment be made. Harming other creatures brings suffering and pollutes the soul. For this reason, the Ahle refuse to take the life of another creature or to indirectly participate in taking a life. Even in self defense, taking life is to be avoided at all costs. The Ahle also do not raise animals for food, nor do they hunt wild animals. Stealing is also considered to be serious harm

Aside from these restrictions, this pillar also involves positive and good actions. This includes acts of charity, hospitality, and self sacrifice
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