māna
Devine Power
hoʻomana
Reading Ka Po‘e Mo‘o Akua by Marie Alohalani Brown has profoundly shifted my understanding of the concept of mana. Brown explains that “Ho‘omana” is often glossed as “religion” or “to worship,” and while these definitions aren't technically incorrect, they don't fully capture the essence of the term. Hawaiian religious traditions define “religion” and “worship” differently from Western ideas, which are often Christian-centric. “Ho‘omana” actually means to generate, bestow, or increase mana. The prefix “ho‘o” indicates causation, bringing something into being, while “mana” is broadly related to power, though “power” inadequately conveys the concept's complexity.
Brown describes mana as having other-than-human origins; Pukui terms it as “supernatural,” “spiritual,” “divine,” or simply “power.” Everything in nature comes into existence with some degree of mana, making it an entity in its own right—something with a distinct and independent existence.
Mana represents a capacity, a potential to effect positive or negative change; it can be spiritual, intellectual, or physical. It empowers; it is intangible but has tangible manifestations; it can be embedded in or transferred to something else; it is intrinsic but can be increased or diminished; and it grants authority and defines status.
From Brown’s explanation, worshipping a deity sustains, imparts, or increases the mana of that deity. Kamakau supports this idea in his 1870 series on Hawaiian history, noting that kahuna observed the spirits of the deceased, whose bones were offered to akua, gained mana from this ritual and, in turn, became akua themselves. Brown's work underscores that Ho‘omana is a religious system in its own right, deserving the same respect as other “world religions,” such as Hinduism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Shinto, and Voodoo.
The Papakilo Database newspapers feature 15,459 instances of “hoomana,” with varied capitalization practices among contributors. Some use “hoomana,” others “Hoomana,” alternating between the two based on whether they use it as a verb (to worship) or as a noun. Approaches to capitalization in the body of articles include terms like Hoomana Kalawina (Calvinism), Hoomana (as a collective noun for religion), Hoomana Moremona (Mormonism), and hoomana Kahiko (Ancient religion). It ultimately depends on whether “hoomana” is understood as “religion” in general or as a specific religious tradition of Hawaiians. Brown's emphasize the significance of recognizing and respecting Ho‘omana as a distinct and integral religious tradition.
ahupuaʻa
Land Division
n., Land division usually extending from the uplands to the sea, so called because the boundary was marked by a heap (ahu) of stones surmounted by an image of a pig (puaʻa), or because a pig or other tribute was laid on the altar as tax to the chief. The landlord or owner of an ahupuaʻa might be a konohiki. n., The altar on which the pig was laid as payment to the chief for use of the ahupuaʻa land.
ala hele
Pathways
n. Pathway, route, road, way to go, itinerary, trail, highway, means of transportation.
O ka pono koʻu ala hele, my course is righteousness.
Ka ʻhonua
The Natural World
1. nvs., Land, earth, world; background, as of quilt designs; basic, at the foundation, fundamental
The natural world
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iʻa
Sea Creatures
n., Fish or any marine animal, as eel, oyster, crab, whale.
Examples: A small fish cannot swallow a big fish, ʻaʻole hiki i ka iʻa liʻiliʻi ke ale i ka iʻa nui (of a commoner).
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The 3 selves
FROM “Lost secrets of ancient Hawaiian huna ”
by James, Tad Naʻope, George Shudde
FROM:
Lost secrets of ancient Hawaiian huna - I and II by James, Tad Naʻope.
In those books the teachings come from the Huna of Kuauhaoali'i, Daddy Bray, Poppa Bray, and Taneo Sands Kumalae
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content From the website ancienthuna.com
One of the most important parts of the ancient teaching is that we are not just one mind, but that we are made up of three minds. The Kahuna knew this thousands of years ago.
In 1970, Milton Erickson, M.D., had nearly brought the Western perception to the level of understanding of the ancient Hawaiians. He had a nearly complete understanding of the Conscious Mind and the Unconscious Mind and their functions.
In the "infinite wisdom" of the missionaries who arrived in Hawaii in 1819, it was decided that the Hawaiians were "heathens," that they couldn't have thought as deeply, or as logically as the newcomers from Boston. That is unfortunate, because the missionaries did not realize mental illness was virtually unknown before the arrival of the white man. Mental illness was rare because the Hawaiian Kahuna had a more highly developed system of psychology, and mental health than is present even today.
There is a connection between the Conscious Mind and the Unconscious Mind, and the flow of energy and information goes both ways. There is also a connection between the Unconscious Mind and the Higher Conscious Mind, and information and energy flows both ways. But there is no direct communication between the Conscious Mind and the Higher Conscious Mind. Even so, the Higher Conscious Mind may communicate with us by way of energy enveloping us "falling down" from above.
An ancient chant says:
"Li ta I'o o ka'auhelemoa la"
I tremble; I have goose flesh;
the I'o comes inside me because of the continuously falling fine rain.
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The Ka'auhelemoa is well known in Hawaii -- it's that fine rain with small drops that blows off the mountains, and when it reaches you, you feel it, but when you touch your skin, it is not wet.
THE CONSCIOUS MIND: Long before Dr. Erickson, the ancient Hawaiians called the Conscious Mind, Uhane.
'Uhane: 1. Soul, a spirit.
First, appreciate that you aren't just a Conscious Mind. The Conscious Mind is the logical, reasonable, rational part of you -- the part of you, you know, and call "I" when you say, "I think... I am... I do... I have..."
The teachings of ancient Hawaii, said that as there was a Conscious Mind (which most of us know), there was also an Unconscious Mind (which most of us do not know). And just as there was a Conscious Mind and an Unconscious Mind, there was also a Higher Conscious Mind. Each of these minds were separate, distinct from the other; so, that your Conscious Mind had hidden from its consciousness an Unconscious Mind, which had certain functions and which was separate, distinct from the Conscious Mind. Further, there was, also hidden from the Conscious Mind, a Higher Conscious Mind which also had very specific functions and which were also separate and distinct from the Conscious Mind. And that the Conscious Mind could not perceive either of these minds directly, except in certain states of consciousness. Since we are already relatively aware of our Conscious Mind, the next mind to get to know, then, is our Unconscious Mind.
THE UNCONSCIOUS MIND: What we call the Unconscious Mind, the ancient Kahuna called, Unihipili. Taken as a whole Unihipili means grasshopper...Hmmmm. If we look at the meaning of the root words that make up the word:
u: The seat of our emotions from which come feeling or grief; to stem from the heart; the mother element; the milk of life.
ni: To pour out a liquid;
hi: To blow out with force any liquid from the mouth.
pili: To cling, stick adhere, touch, join, adjoin, cleave to, associate with, be with, be close or adjacent; close relationship, relative; to belong to.
The Unconscious Mind is a very important part of you. Think about it for just a moment. Here's a part of you that runs your body; it makes your heart beat, causes the lymph system to circulate, your breathing to continue, your eyes to blink, your stomach to digest your food, and many other tasks that you never even considered. Consider this too. How aware are you of all the various things that your Unconscious Mind does? Maybe more importantly, how well do you know your Unconscious Mind? Do you consider your Unconscious Mind as a close and trusted friend, or are you at odds with your unconscious? The ancient ones taught that really trusting and getting to know your Unconscious Mind was a very important task -- the first step. Whatever your relationship with your Unconscious Mind, you will probably find that you are much closer to it than ever before as you read on.
The ancient ones, the La'au Kahea (the Kahuna who were psychologists), postulated that the Unconscious Mind had certain functions, which we could call the Prime Directives of the Unconscious Mind.
Next, we'll look at the Higher Self.
THE HIGHER SELF: The great Kahuna, Daddy Bray, who lived in Kona (he died in 1968) said that mankind is made up of material and spiritual parts -- mankind is made up equally of matter and spirit, like a magnet with one pole in matter and one pole in spirit. If that is the case, then the whole of mankind has not yet been recognized by western psychology. The Kahuna say we are also a Higher Conscious Mind. The term used in ancient times was Aumakua, meaning:
Au: A flame of fire whirling through the air, as a spirit; or spirit; yours, mine, spirit of another person.
Makua: Parent, older, senior, mature; or to sustain.
(The word aumakua was also used as a "grab-bag" term meaning any parental spirit, and included many ancestors and gods who were worshiped under this term. To avoid confusion, we will refer to this case as aumakua, and the Higher Conscious Mind as Aumakua.)
AKA CONNECTIONS: So, Mana is the means by which the three minds of mankind communicate with each other, but the Mana needs to flow through something. Imagine a piece of surgical tubing -- a little tube, about the size of piece of rope. The tubes are made of a non-material, etheric substance called Aka.
Aka: Shadow. Of spiritual essence.
So, Aka is the etheric substance, and it acts as a medium for transmission of the Mana. It's sticky, and so connects and stays connected to what ever we touch. The Aka cords look like small cords or ropes which are hollow in the middle, through which the Mana passes.
THE OUTER EXPRESSIONS: In our diagram above there are also three names that were used to signify the Outer Expression of the minds. When given external expression, the minds were given other names -- Ku, Lono, and Kane. In their external form, these three would be represented by a Tiki (wooden carving) since the ancient Hawaiians did not have paper as such to write on. The Tikis carved on the Island of Hawaii, District of Kona (Kona Temple Images) have the following characteristics:
KU: Represents the Unconscious Mind. Has a short headdress (meaning that the Unconscious Mind does not have a lot of imagination), with streamers reaching all the way down to the ground (meaning the Unconscious Mind has full contact with the physical, and the eyes are partially open (meaning the Unconscious Mind has some contact with the outer world).
LONO: Represents the Conscious Mind. Has a tall headdress (meaning the Conscious Mind has a lofty creative imagination) but there are no eyes (meaning that the Conscious Mind no contact with outside world).
KANE: Represents the Higher Conscious Mind. The Higher Self would be represented by an uncarved upright stone, since mankind cannot put form to the formless one.
What's interesting is that Ku, Lono, and Kane are also the names of three of the four major gods in the Hawaiian system. (More about the fourth in just a moment.) Why is this so? Why are the names of these major Hawaiian gods the same as the name of the three selves? The reason is one of the most important assumptions of the Huna magic system -- the Law of Correspondence, (as stated by the Kahuna Kapihe in Kona in 1850) which is "E iho ana o luna. E pii ana o lalo," which implies, "That which is above is like that which is below, and that which is below is like that which is above." Ultimately what this means is that, taken in total, you are no different from the universe. So if you are the same as the universe then the Higher Self, Kane, is the same as the creator, Kane. Lono, as the representation of the Conscious Mind is also the God of knowledge, intellect, and celebration (among other things). Ku, as the representation of the Unconscious Mind is also the god of the physical, the emotions, and interestingly enough, war and conflict.
KANALOA: Now, how about the fourth major god in the ancient Hawaiian system? Well as we already know the fourth major element in the equation of the make up of the human mind, is Mana, and the highest kind of Mana was called Mana-loa, so the fourth major god was called Kanaloa. He was the god of the Oceans (code word for Mana), and of healing, and he is called upon in the ancient chant, Pule Hee:
"E Kanaloa, ke akua o ka hee ... E ka hee o kai uli."
"Please listen oh Kanaloa, god of the healing light, god of change and healing ... By means of flowing from the source ... let the Mana flow."
Source content From the website ancienthuna.com
The 7 Principles of Huna Kupua
How do the 7 principles of Huna relate to the Bodywork?
As many others in Australia, I have been introduced to the philosophy of Huna and it`s seven principles by Mette Sorensen at High spirit retreat.
As I progress trough this journey, I wanted to create a visual media to explore the seven principles in both my life and work. I used them to meditate, find directions, and deepening my understanding on how the principles can be applied to healing and the bodywork.
This is my first work on Huna Kupua. As these posters were inspired and try to represent the seven principles from from Serge Kahili`s Urban Shaman book, I playfully showcase them here in an urban environment. I am hoping for this message of aloha to spread out and wide to every corner and wall in every town and every city around the globe ;)
The Seven Principles of Huna
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How do the principle relate to the Bodywork?
Each principle poster includes the fourteen controllaries as presented on the book the Urban Shaman by Serge Kahili King, they also have each individual reference to Power animals, colors and elements. I love to meditate on these.
One day I came across the work of Graeme Kapono Urlich, an alakai of Aloha international and founder of Aloha NZ. He wrote this amazing article on the application of the principle and healing trauma so I included this valuable information to complete the artwork and I am forever grateful for his support.
IKE
The world is what you think it is.
This principle reminds us that we can change our experiences by changing our thoughts. If you can alter your beliefs, you can alter your experience of the world.
If a receiver has a strong belief system that may not be serving them, your essence, your presence, and your perceptions can assist them in shifting and healing.
KALA
There are no limits.
Kala serves as a reminder that the universe is infinite and that we are part of it, we are infinite.
We are all interconnected, it is our thoughts and actions that affect the universe and the universe influences us. If we allow ourselves to expand and open our mind, we will seek out new pathways, and ultimately change what is possible. Kala is forgiveness anything that hold us back is a limit. By holding a place of forgiveness for ourselves and all around us, we dissolve limitations.
MAKIA
Energy Flows Where Attention Goes.
In terms of bodywork, Makia is particularly effective. Focusing your physical, mental, and emotional attention not only channels your energy into what you are focusing on, but it also attracts energy from the world around you, which enhances its effects.
Makia teaches us to focus on our breath, our intention, our touching, and our intention as we work. Makia empowers you to do bodywork by allowing all distractions to dissolve and bringing your full attention to it. Makia empowers you to do bodywork by allowing all distractions to dissolve and bringing your full attention to it.
MANAWA
Now is the moment of power.
Manawa can also be used very powerfully for bodywork. It is in the present moment that all power exists.. Now is where you can plant seeds for the future and here is where you can harvest the crops of the past. This is the moment where we can facilitate change. The present moment is where you connect with, support and allow healing for yourself and your client. Now is the moment that healing occurs.
ALOHA
To love is to be happy with.
Acceptance and love are fundamental to the healing process. Aloha means to accept, to embrace, to create harmony. In order to create harmony and allow healing energy and love to flow naturally, you do not need to agree with your receiver at a personality level. Instead, you should accept who they are, as well as your relationship with them.
MANA
All power comes from within.
The concept of mana recognizes that we all come from the same source - spirit. Your ability to exist and to navigate the world depends on the spirit or life-force within you. All the power you need to transform yourself and evolve comes from within, from your mana. As a healer, you assist others to connect deeper with their spirit, their energy flow, and their ability to heal - their mana.
PONO
Effectiveness
is the measure of truth.
In Pono, you find alignment or 'right-ness' with your own Soul, with a friend or relative, with your job, with your home, with your receiver and with your healing practice. In its extended meaning, pono implies that when something is 'right', it is beneficial to everyone involved. When you live in alignment with your truth, you will be most effective.
When you live in alignment with your truth, you will be most effective. Healing and bodywork, and the same goes for everything else in life , are pono if they are effective. A method that works for you or a combination of methods can be used to facilitateand create an environment where healing can occur.
Huna Kupua Healing
Based on the Book “Urban Shaman”
by Serge Kahili King PH.D.
The Eye Of Kanaloa
The first “Huna” symbol that I was presented with in my training at High Spirit was The Eye of Kanaloa. Philosophies from around the world, including Huna, utilise symbolism for different purposes. As I am progressing into my spiritual journey, I really enjoy learning and experimenting on the quality of the eye of Kanaloa symbol, so I thought it was about time to turn it into another poster and share it on my website
In the old mythology of Hawaii, Kanaloa was the god of the ocean, god of healing, and the companion of Kane, god of creation, is also considered to be the god of the Underworld and a teacher of magic.., Kanaloa is symbolized by the squid or by the octopus, hence the tenticles in my artwork
The word Ka-na-loa, also translates in it`s root as "the great peace, or the great stillness." With the connotation of total confidence. In Serge Kahili King Huna Kupua traditions , Kanaloa represents the Core Self, or the centre of the universe within oneself.
A lot has been said about this symbol, below is an explanation from Serge article on its meaning. I also have found more information written by Kim Fallon, Alakai of Aloha international explaining technique on how to use it and listed link at the end of this paragraph
The Eye Of Kanaloa by Serge Kahili King by Serge Kahili King
Link to full article here https://www.huna.org/html/ekanaloa.html
“The Pattern
As a whole, the pattern represents the Aka Web, or The Web of Life, the symbolic connection of all things to each other. In this aspect, the star at the center is the spider/shaman, or the individual who is aware of being the weaver of his or her own life, a dreamweaver.
In another aspect, the eight lines represent "mana", or spiritual power, because another meaning of "mana" is "branching lines" and the number eight in Hawaiian tradition is symbolic of great power. The four circles represent "aloha", or love, because the "lei" or garland, a symbol of love, is circular and is used figuratively in Hawaiian to mean a circle (as in "Hanalei - Circular bay"), and because the word "ha" is a part of the word "aloha" and also means "life" and the number four. Together the circles and lines represent the harmony of Love and Power as an ideal to develop.
The star pattern is composed of a dot in the center representing the Aumakua, or Higher Self; a ring representing Lono, or the Mental Self; the seven limbs of the star representing the Seven Principles of Huna; and the ring around the star representing Ku, the Physical or Subconscious Self. One point of the star is always down, aligned with a straight line of the web, representing the connection of the inner with the outer.”
TIPS FOR USING THE EYE OF KANALOA SYMBOL by Jim Fallon
https://www.huna.org/html/UsingTheEOK-JF322.pdf
Manifest With The Eye of Kanaloa by Jim Fallon
https://www.huna.org/html/eokmanifest.html
The Eternal Cosmic Vibration of the Eye of Kanaloa by Jim Fallon