1.   But he was unconvinced that the ancient purification rite cherished by his family held meaning for modern Indians.

2.   But others point to the fact that Salvia apiana, a California white sage, was used by North Coast Indians in purification rites.

3.   Sugimoto offers purification rites and other religious services to the big media companies that surround her.

4.   The center exists to study American ritual, ranging from Cheyenne purification rites to the elaborate ceremonies of the senior prom.

5.   A Yasukuni official said on Monday, however, that priests gave Koizumi purification rites before he paid respects.