Download or read book Menehune Mana The Spiritual Essence of Hawaii written by and published by Sabine Hendreschke. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua written by Moke Kupihea and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-03-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive examination of Hawaiian spiritual tradition and its emphasis on ancestral spirits by a descendant of an ancient lineage of Hawaiian priests • Describes the time-honored intergenerational bond between a people and a land that embodies the heart of indigenous spirituality • A powerful and authentic portrait of a culture on the cusp of extinction In Hawaiian spiritual tradition, the sacred bond formed between the land and its people is perpetuated in every new generation by the voices of the ancestors who pass on this inheritance. Just as elders are the intermediaries between these voices and the younger generations, the na aumakua, or ancestral spirits, are the intermediaries between the living and the sacred land they inhabit. In The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua Moke Kupihea takes the reader on his journey from childhood to young manhood as he experiences what remains of the spirit of his ancestors and learns the importance of remembering. The descent of the aumakua and its spiritual link through the eyes, sound, voice, touch, people, and breath constitute its seven dawns--the means by which the author is reawakened to his native tradition. The author’s desire to know this tradition leads him as a young boy to seek out his kupuna--his elders, the old men of the mountains--and learn from them the stories to be found in each feature of the landscape. These men and the people he meets as he grows older became his kahu--his ancestral guardians--who teach him to understand that the world of ancestral voices still speaks, if only in a whisper. Learning how to hear these voices is the key for returning Hawaii to its proud spiritual path and learning to live mindfully and soulfully with the land and with all who have come before us.
Download or read book Aloha Spirit Hawaiian Wisdom for Living in Harmony written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-01-22 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Hawaiian wisdom with "Aloha Spirit: Hawaiian Wisdom for Living in Harmony." This captivating exploration invites readers to immerse themselves in the profound teachings that have shaped the vibrant culture of the Hawaiian Islands for generations. In this enlightening book, discover the essence of Aloha Spirit—a philosophy that extends beyond a mere greeting to encompass love, compassion, and respect for all living things. The pages unfold like the petals of a vibrant hibiscus, revealing the timeless principles of Pono (Righteousness), the sacred connection to the land through Aloha Aina, and the importance of ‘Ohana (Family) as the heartbeat of a harmonious community. As the gentle trade winds guide you through the chapters, delve into captivating legends of Pele and Hina, the mischievous Menehune, and the tales of ancient Hawaiians seeking refuge in Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau—the Place of Refuge. Each story serves as a cultural touchstone, offering profound insights into the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. "Aloha Spirit" is not just a book; it's an invitation to embrace a way of life that resonates with the rhythm of the Pacific waves and the whispering palm trees. Immerse yourself in the practices of Lei Giving, experience the healing touch of Lomilomi massage, and learn the art of Hula—a dance that weaves together stories of nature, mythology, and daily life. Through the lens of Hawaiian culture, readers will be inspired to embody the Aloha Spirit Law—a call to live with love, compassion, kindness, and unity. This book serves as a guide, offering practical insights and exercises to infuse the principles of Aloha Spirit into everyday life, fostering personal well-being and harmonious relationships. Whether you are drawn to the legends of ancient gods and goddesses, the rhythmic beats of traditional hula, or the contemporary relevance of the Aloha Spirit Law, this book is a celebration of the enduring wisdom that Hawaiians have cherished for centuries. Join the journey to discover the Aloha Spirit—a journey that transcends the pages and invites you to live with love, walk with compassion, and embrace the wisdom that can transform your life and the world around you. E komo mai—welcome—to a life lived in harmony with the Aloha Spirit.
Download or read book Aloha Spirit the True Essence of Hawaiian Spirituality written by Kahu Robert Kalama Frutos and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aloha Spirit is Alive and Thriving!Many are not aware of the ancient stories of creation and history revealed through the oral traditions of ancient Hawaiian (Mu) chant and song.Most are only aware of Hawaiian history from the most recent migrations dating back to between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago.The Hawaiian stories of creation and ancient history begin way before any known timeline generally understood and accepted today, perhaps millions of years.This book was written to help bring crystal clarity and deep insight from a much higher viewpoint and much longer rhythm regarding the Aloha Spirit origins and the birth of the True Essence of Hawaiian Spirituality.It is offered from sources of pure Hawaiian spiritual understanding and perspectives - beginning with and according to – ancient Hawaiian chants, songs, and oral history,as Hawaiian true and pure spiritual essence IS found foremost in their chants, songs, and oral history.Along with this, passed down across the ages and through generations of Hawaiian families, there are Hawaiian descendants, both in the past, and living today, whose specific role was/is to carry these traditions, teachings, and wisdoms forth.as well as drawing upon the ancient Hawaiian chants, songs and oral history, my hope and inspiration is to help create a new, deeper and more true understanding of the Aloha Spirit andthe True Essence of Hawaiian Spirituality.
Download or read book Ho omana written by Malcolm Naea Chun and published by CRDG. This book was released on 2007 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ho'omana examines what happened to Native Hawaiian beliefs from the time the priests ended traditional temple worship in 1819 to the present day controversies over sacred sites and objects. As a former Cultural Affairs Officer for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Malcolm Naea Chun was actively involved in the early initiatives of cultural and historic preservation and knows well of the conflicts and struggles that involve and invoke Hawaiian beliefs. He has written and published several articles on the historical dialogue between traditional religion and Christianity. In Ho'omana, Chun uses primary Native Hawaiian sources to compare pre-contact practices with contemporary beliefs and practices, looking for what has been retained, what has changed, and which current practices should be considered questionable as Native Hawaiian. This book is one of eleven short volumes of the Ka Wana series, which is part of the Pihana Na Mamo Native Hawaiian Education Program.
Download or read book The High Beings of Hawaii written by Tanis Helliwell and published by Wayshower Enterprises. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Hawaiian vacation turns into a humorous, heart-opening odyssey that is alive with beings from other dimensions.Join Tanis’ adventure to meet seldom-seen beings of various races that dwell in volcanoes, misty forests and roaring seas. Discover the meaning behind our interconnected ancestral lineage. Receive practical tools from these physical and spiritual ancestors to heal the wounds in your life, in the lives of others and ultimately to help heal our wounded Earth. Walk with the author along this meaningful path and you could develop a deep, intimate relationship with your own ancestors, elementals and mystical kin. Praise for The High Beings of Hawaii: “Tanis offers our Hawaiian ancestors the opportunity to speak to more people through her experiences with them and does this with humor and honor and captures their essence in her story.” mahalo ke akua mahalo na amakua mahalo na kupuna o kahiko me kealohapumehana which means “Thanking the gods, thanking the ancestors, thanking the family ancestors from the old time with love and warm aloha.” —Kimokeo Kapahulehua, founder of Kimokeo Foundation preserving Native Hawaiian Culture “A mystic and great storyteller, Tanis Helliwell details the various types of ancestors, both physical and spiritual, and how we are related to them. In describing her adventures on the Hawaiian Islands she captures the essence of what spiritual ancestors are all about. She weaves fascinating and enchanting tales of how she met the various old ones that reside there. You’ll be charmed and entertained as you read this book.” —Dr. Steven Farmer, author of Healing Ancestral Karma and Earth Magic. “Tanis continues to excite those who seek to challenge the margins of space and time. In The High Beings of Hawaii, she boldly ventures into the mystical realms to enlighten and inspire. It’s a wonderful journey of heart, spirit and mind. An absorbing read of a different kind.” —Barry Brailsford MBE MA (Hons), historian and author of fifteen books including Song of Waitaha, Song of the Stone, Song of the Old Tides, Wisdom of the Four Winds
Download or read book Hawaiian Mythology written by Sebastian Berg and published by Creek Ridge Publishing. This book was released on with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hawaiian mythology represents a complex belief system and a pillar of Hawaiian culture. Despite their mysticism and being banned by the Christian missionaries until the 20th century, Hawaiian myths survived by oral narratives passed down through generations and are still thriving today. The songs and chants tell those curious how life on earth was created on Po from utter darkness, with the appearance of the spirit of Keawe. Later, the spirit evolved into different divinities, humankind, and other living beings. Due to this, it is believed that all beings share a kindred spirit and can use this for spiritual communication. According to Hawaiian lore, the ancient spiritual force (mana) inhabits even sacred words and inanimate objects. To this day, Hawaiian natives honor their religion regarding everything from animals to the smallest mountain rocks as their relatives.
Download or read book Hawaiian Mythology written by Martha Warren Beckwith and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ku and Hina—man and woman—were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and those already born. The Hawaiian gods were like great chiefs from far lands who visited among the people, entering their daily lives sometimes as humans or animals, sometimes taking residence in a stone or wooden idol. As years passed, the families of gods grew and included the trickster Maui, who snared the sun, and fiery Pele of the volcano. Ancient Hawaiians lived by the animistic philosophy that assigned living souls to animals, trees, stones, stars, and clouds, as well as to humans. Religion and mythology were interwoven in Hawaiian culture; and local legends and genealogies were preserved in song, chant, and narrative. Martha Beckwith was the first scholar to chart a path through the hundreds of books, articles, and little-known manuscripts that recorded the oral narratives of the Hawaiian people. Her book has become a classic work of folklore and ethnology, and the definitive treatment of Hawaiian mythology. With an introduction by Katherine Luomala.
Download or read book Hawaiian Religion and Magic written by Scott Cunningham and published by Llewellyn Worldwide Limited. This book was released on 1994 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book solely devoted to the spirituality of the Hawaiian people and how taboos, superstitions and magical practices permeated and defined every aspect of their lives. With a historical and sociological perspective, it examines in detail their beliefs: the structure of their society; the names and ways of the deities; the practice of deifying ancestral spirits; the importance of dance, colors, water, stone and plants; and the concept of Mana, the spiritual power in all things.
Download or read book Hawaiian Spirituality written by K. G. Stiles and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aloha and mahalo are among the most sacred and powerful of all the Hawaiian words. Speaking them is said to have the power to transform and heal your life, as well as protect your life's journey.In the traditional Hawaiian culture words or sounds have manna. Scholars suggest that the word manna comes from the Egyptian term mennu, meaning “food.” In Christian context manna refers to spiritual nourishment. When I lived on the island of Maui I was fortunate to be one of the few haole (pronounced how-lee and literally means "without breath") accepted to study the ancient art of hula with Hokulani Padilla, an esteemed kuma hula (hula master), and a wise woman well versed in Hawaiian culture and lore. The word haole means foreigner, or someone who is not native to Hawaii, especially a white person. Many wondrous spiritual events happened when I lived on the mother land of Maui. I was fortunate to directly experience some of the richness of the Hawaiian culture first hand, including an encounter with the Goddess Pelé on the morning of my 29th birthday in Haleakalā crater. Pelé, the fire goddess, is the goddess of volcanoes and creator of the Hawaiian Islands. When I told Hokulani about my vision and experience in Haleakalā crater she told me who I had met and what the event signified. Within a few months time I was pregnant with my son, Ezra. As I feel I’ve received initiation into the deeper spiritual meaning represented by the two words aloha and mahalo I’d like to offer you a glimpse into their deeper meaning. I hope what I share resonates with you and you will feel inspired to use these two words in your daily life. Also, for the first time I open up and share a little known story that I’ve never shared publicly about the circumstances surrounding the birth of my son Ezra and how the goddess Pelé figures prominently in the story. "KG Stiles' 30 years of experience combined with her compassionate passion to assist and facilitate the personal growth and wellness of all is unsurpassed!" Eldon Taylor, Ph.D., FAPA, New York Times Best-selling Author, ‘Choices and Illusions.’ About the LoveNotes brand: LoveNotes are short reads and summary books created with the intention to inspire and support you to create the truly satisfying life you desire. Each LoveNote focuses on a specialized topic of interest and is created to help you save valuable time and get to the heart of what's most important to you quickly! Hope you love your LoveNotes as much as I enjoy creating them for you! In Love & Light, -KG Stiles, Author Metaphysician & Coach Founder Health Mastery Systems
Download or read book Fundamentals of Hawaiian Mysticism written by Charlotte Berney and published by Crossing Press. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huna is ancient and at the same time magnificently modern.The mystical practice of Kahuna evolved in isolation on the island paradise of Hawaii. The ancient Hawaiians valued words, prayer, their gods, the sacred, the breath, a loving spirit, family ties, the elements of nature, and mana-the vital life force-ideas profound yet elegantly simple. Discovering the concepts of Huna is like finding gemstones in a mountain-a joyous journey!
Download or read book Mana Within written by Bob Kieckhefer and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waipi'o Valley, the cradle of Hawaiian culture, is Hawaii's Garden of Eden. It is believed to be the home to Hawaii Island's first settlement by Hiva Islanders around 25 BC. It is known as the Valley of the Kings because it was the home to Hawaiian Royalty for centuries. The book follows Li'a Vicente's journey from childhood into adulthood and his kuleana to bring awareness to current issues in Waipi'o Valley and Napo'opo'o Village.
Download or read book The Kahuna and I written by Victoria Kapuni and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a Philadelphia debutant, refined in manners of high society, overcome great personal storms, follow her spiritual path, and find the love of her life (the great, great, great grandson of King Kamehameha III) in Molokai, Hawaii? He knew her spirit even if he could hardly speak her language and had been raised up in a grass shack on the beaches of Oahu, diving off cliff s, living off the ocean, warding off environmental off enders as a political activist protecting the islands and guarding the ways of his people only as a Kahuna can. They wove a rich fabric of diverse colors throughout their marriage by searching out ways to blend their two cultures through their mutual respect and love for one another. They shared and practiced their spiritual knowledge, lived a traditional Hawaiian lifestyle and fought off , like in a Melagro Bean Field War, a Singapore global conglomerate that wanted to develop 200 pristine acres of shoreline that would change the subsistence way of living on this small Hawaiian island. This is their true Hawaiian story.
Download or read book Huna written by Serge Kahili King and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-11-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient wisdom of Hawai'i has been guarded for centuries -- handed down through lines of kinship to form the tradition of Huna. Dating back to the time before the first missionary presence arrived in the islands, the tradition of Huna is more than just a philosophy of living -- it is intertwined and deeply connected with every aspect of Hawaiian life. Blending ancient Hawaiian wisdom with modern practicality, Serge Kahili King imparts the philosophy behind the beliefs, history, and foundation of Huna. More important, King shows readers how to use Huna philosophy to attain both material and spiritual goals. To those who practice Huna, there is a deep understanding about the true nature of life -- and the real meaning of personal power, intention, and belief. Through exploring the seven core principles around which the practice revolves, King passes onto readers a timeless and powerful wisdom.
Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cry of the Huna written by Moke Kupihea and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-05-10 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the breakdown in the chain of cultural transmission that has led to the decimation of Hawaiian spirituality, and how it can be restored • Shows how reconnection to the ancestral ways can be achieved through letting go and forgiveness of the effects of colonization • Reveals how the lessons of the decline of Hawaiian spiritual tradition reflect on other religions • Clarifies the complex nature of Hawaiian ancestral worship Hawaiian spirituality teaches that individuals can be truly fulfilled only if they are conscious participants in the long ancestral chain of witnessing and transmission that connects the present to the time of origins. The Cry of the Huna invokes the author's personal history as he recounts the decline of his people's spiritual tradition as a result of colonization. The breakdown of the Hawaiians' ties with their sacred land led them to forget not only the teachings of their ancestors, but also the chain of na aumakua they form, which connects this people to both the earth and the realm of the gods. While the na aumakua can be viewed with reverence it is not seen or worshiped as a God. Rather it is seen as a part of the chain of life that arose from one god's vision of creation. Aumakua is a compound of makua (parents) and au, the endless ancestral chain that stretches through time. Each individual on earth represents a temporary end to that chain. As we age and our vision of life slowly looks toward death, our descendents come forth to provide the next eyes in the chain of witnessing and transmission. The Cry of the Huna shows how the rupture of this chain has led to widespread alienation. An endless cycle of resentment and revenge is fueled by the loss of the Hawaiians' spiritual birthright. The connection to the aumakua, however, can be reforged, but only by untying the circular cords of revenge to allow forgiveness to occur in the present so that healing can take place in the future.
Download or read book Ano Lani written by Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-08 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The only book of its kind exclusively dedicated to the spiritual significance of the Hawaiian lunar calendar...provides a fascinating in-depth perspective of the belief system of the indigenous Hawaiian people, their pre-Christian view of a person as a living spirit being and the underlying concept of mana, or innate spiritual energy that manifests in all things. It defines the spiritual oneness that the early Hawaiians intuitively shared in union with the natural order of the universe and all things in existence. Journey back to a period in Hawaii's remote primeval past, to experience a time of antiquity when the nightly phases of the moon governed almost every aspect of the daily spiritual lifestyle of the ancient Hawaiians. Be transported to a legendary time in the islands when religious taboos, superstition and magical practices prevailed and the teachings of the kahuna powerfully influenced the spiritual destiny of the Hawaiian people. Enter the domain of the sacred, to explore the mysterious secret realm of the kahuna and become one with the sentient consciousness of the divine spirit."--
