In the Cree, Mohawk & Ojibwa traditions there are 7 Teaching of the Grandfather the  Lakota Souix very generously gave us 5 more for a thorough base for building a life of virtue and true value; or walking the Red Road.  These are not rules...they are character traits which, when adopted as a way of life, keep a person strong. We do not teach others with our word, we teach with our example. We inspire courage by being corageous... we foster love by being loving with all of the brothers and sisters. The golden rule exists in every religion because it is simple truth. Live in the world the way you want it to be, and treat other as you want to be treated.