Menehune Mana The Spiritual Essence of Hawaii
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Publisher: Sabine Hendreschke
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Total Pages: 124
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The Seven Dawns of the Aumakua
Author: Moke Kupihea
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2004-03-03
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1594775761
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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.
Aloha Spirit: the True Essence of Hawaiian Spirituality
Author: Kahu Robert Kalama Frutos
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2014-10-06
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781500991869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Ho`omana
Author: Malcolm Naea Chun
Publisher: CRDG
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 51
ISBN-13: 1583510478
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHo'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.
The High Beings of Hawaii
Author: Tanis Helliwell
Publisher: Wayshower Enterprises
Published: 2019-01-01
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 1987831160
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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
Huna
Author: Serge Kahili King
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2008-11-18
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 141656800X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ancient wisdom of Hawai’i has been guarded for centuries—handed down through line 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.
Hawaiian Mythology
Author: Sebastian Berg
Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
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Total Pages: 83
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHawaiian 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.
Hawaiian Spirituality
Author: K. G. Stiles
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Published: 2015
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ISBN-13: 9781516327454
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAloha 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
Ano Lani
Author: Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva
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Published: 2017-07-08
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 9780986012228
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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."--
Hawaiian Mythology
Author: Martha Warren Beckwith
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2021-05-25
Total Pages: 609
ISBN-13: 0824840712
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKu 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.
