“There is something important for us to understand,” begins kahuna Hale Kealohalani Makua, as transcribed by anthropologist Hank Wesselman. “The word mana is not some impersonal supernatural force that is spread out across the universe…
Can you imagine a world that replaced violence with words?
Since April, protectors of Mauna Kea have embodied Kapu Aloha, an ancient practice inspired by our kupuna, using compassion and Aloha with great intention as a response to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT).
To bring ancient wisdom into modern times is a profound exercise in faith.
Faith in the natural world, faith in the source, faith in love and in one’s self– these all come into play as we carry our ancestors’ teachings into the present.
Join us for the September training BOOK NOW Reservations@Hoomanaspamaui.com (808) 573-8256 Our Past, Our Future What do you get when you combine the richness of the past with the possibilities of the future? What flourishes when you put together the force of Hawaiian ancestral wisdom and the outlook of a better world? For us, this …
Join us for the September training BOOK NOW Reservations@Hoomanaspamaui.com (808) 573-8256 Spreading Seeds of Understanding Today’s world offers us many stories of conflict—of misunderstanding and opposition. As this New Year unfolds, let us bring forward the stories of resolution—of peace and commonality. Let us share our experiences of coming together. When have you experienced opposition …