Huna: Ancient Hawaiian Secrets for Modern Living Contributor(s): King, Serge Kahili (Author) |
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ISBN: 1582702012 ISBN-13: 9781582702018 Publisher: Atria Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: 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. |
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BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Religion | Ethnic & Tribal - Body, Mind & Spirit | Spiritualism - General |
Dewey: 299.924 |
LCCN: 2008024323 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.48" W x 8.44" (0.40 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - New Age - Topical - New Age |
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Publisher Description: The 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): King, Serge Kahili: - Serge Kahili King, Ph.D. is the author of many works on Huna and Hawaiian shamanism, including Urban Shaman and Instant Healing. He has a doctorate in psychology and was trained in shamanism by the Kahili family of Kauai as well as by African and Mongolian shamans. Dr. King is the Executive Director of Aloha International, a non-profit, worldwide network of individuals who have dedicated themselves to making the world a better place. As an author, Dr. King has published the world's largest selection of books and digital media on Huna, the Polynesian philosophy and practice of effective living, and on the spirit of Aloha, the attitude of love and peace for which the Hawaiian Islands are so famous. He also writes extensively on Hawaiian culture. |