Respect for Elders
Honoring elders as carriers of wisdom and links to ancestors.
Elders are honored as repositories of wisdom and living links to the ancestors. Their counsel is sought for important decisions. Caring for elders is a fundamental obligation. Disrespect for elders brings ancestral disapproval and community censure.
The elder has walked the path before you; seek their guidance.
Elder respect ensures transmission of knowledge across generations.
Living Tradition