Synopses & Reviews
An extensive study of ancient Hawaiian spirituality
•One of the first books to discuss the shamanistic aspects of the hula dance and the sacred sexuality of Hawaii
•Explores little known aspects of Hawaiian tradition such as lunar astrology and the spiritual powers in Hawaiian language and place names
Beneath the postcard images of paradise that depict Hawaii, anthropologist Rima Morrell found a secret and sophisticated spiritual tradition that few of its many visitors ever get to see. Far from being lost within the “civilizing”influences of the last few centuries, Hawaii’s indigenous traditions merely went into hiding as its people refused to volunteer information about themselves to any but the most sincere seekers. Building on the work of such early researchers as Max Freedom Long, Rima Morrell reveals knowledge about this tradition than has not been previously available—such as the role of emotion in gaining true wisdom, the shamanic aspects of the hula, the magical elements of Hawaiian language, and a sophisticated system of lunar astrology—but also shows how the principles of a society woven with love can help shape our own lives.
The system of ancient Hawaiian wisdom known as Huna teaches us how to focus the light of our own being to make magic. Many Hawaiians believe that light is knowledge in a pure state and that magic is the very fabric of life. When she first visited the islands Morrell found a lighter, brighter world, where trees talked to her in ancient temples and magic regularly happened. Following her Higher Self—and overcoming resistance to its rainbow guidance—she discovered we are each responsible for our own power and through practicing Huna, we can create our own reality and become magicians and navigators of our own soul.
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andquot;As a Polynesian, I am most impressed by Rima Morrell's knowledge of a culture that is not her own. Rima is obviously blessed with a keen intellect and extraordinary insights.andquot;
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and#8220;Rima has seen the islands by foot and sleeping under the stars. In return she has experienced the islands the way that few visitors ever do. Not only has she learned vital information, but she has done so with a heart and mind open to island ways. . . . as a native Hawaiian I am honored to recommend this book.and#8221;
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“Rima has seen the islands by foot and sleeping under the stars. In return she has experienced the islands the way that few visitors ever do. Not only has she learned vital information, but she has done so with a heart and mind open to island ways. . . . as a native Hawaiian I am honored to recommend this book.”
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andquot;Writing with loving respect for the boundaries and sacred beauties of Hawaiian ancestral lore, Rima A. Morrell acts as a spiritual ambassador for this primordial, oceanic tradition.andquot;
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andquot;Rima Morrell is to be applauded for bringing . . . to our attention: an ancient and holistic culture which is built on an unbroken tradition of accumulated human wisdom and which finds meaningfulness at all levels of our being. Dr. Morrell is uniquely able to bring academic rigour and wide knowledge of her subject to bear, yet her book is much more than dry scientific reportage of anthropological data . . . .when she leaves the work of other authors behind and describes her own direct experiences with the people and culture of Hawaiand#8216;i her book really flowers. Surely this is the acme of anthropology: to take the experiences and lessons of research directly back to the people, so we can begin to remember the brightness that illuminates our lives.and#8221;
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andquot;I love this book! . . . . Rimaand#8217;s delightful [andlt;Iandgt;The Sacred Power of Hunaandlt;/Iandgt;] will fulfill a vital role in introducing many people to what she describes as the 'bejewelled path' to knowledge, through Huna.. . . . [Morrell] takes us there by proxy and shares with the avid reader the mysterious power and majesty of Hawaiand#8217;i that has led so many people to think of it as the chosen land of the New Age. . . Perhaps the key to personal grace, as the authoress says, is that the real land of Huna moku or and#8220;secret island of paradise,and#8221; resides deep within each of us. This book can show the Huna way to those beautiful lands.andquot;
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"The most significant breakthrough in Lay thinking since Zukav's Dancing Wu Li Masters."
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and#8220;Dr. Morrell writes in a fascinating way to give us insights to old Hawaiian ways of looking at healing.and#8221;
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and#8220;Rima Morrell's thoughtful book on Polynesian spirituality is essential reading for anyone really interested either in plain anthropology or the broader study of world esotericism.and#8221;
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andquot;andlt;Iandgt;The Sacred Power of Hunaandlt;/Iandgt; provides a wealth of scientific and anthropological information in a delightfully engaging page-turner of a book. . . . I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone interested in Hawaii, shamanism, and spiritual growth.andquot;
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andquot;From an understanding of how the unconscious operates in both Freudian and outside of Freudian realms to how the classic Hawaiian hula dance draws in spiritual force and connections, andlt;Iandgt;The Sacred Power of Hunaandlt;/Iandgt; provides plenty of in-depth observations.andquot;
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andquot;This is one of the finest recent books written about the sacred power of Huna. . . . Rima Morrell continues in the tradition of investigators into Huna, and arrives at some intriguing insights.andquot;
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andquot;The most significant breakthrough in Lay thinking since Zukav's andlt;Iandgt;Dancing Wu Li Mastersandlt;/Iandgt;.andquot;
Synopsis
When Rima Morrell first went to Hawaiand#8216;i as a young anthropology student from Cambridge University, she was surprised to find a lighter brighter world where trees talked to her in ancient temples and magic regularly happened. She found the system of ancient Hawaiian wisdom known as Huna, a system that teaches us how to focus the light of our own being to make magic. Following her Higher Self--and overcoming resistance to its rainbow guidance--she discovered we are each responsible for our own power. Through practicing Huna, we can consciously create our own reality, for we are each the navigator of our own soul canoe. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Following her years in the islands, and Ph.D. in Huna, Rima reveals new knowledge about this sacred tradition. Citing the work of earlier researchers such as Max Freedom Long, as well as native andlt;Iandgt;kahunaandlt;/Iandgt;, Rima reveals knowledge about Huna that has not previously been available: the role of emotion in gaining true wisdom, the magical elements of Hawaiian language, the sophisticated system of lunar astrology, and the hula as a system of shamanism. Rima also shows how the principles of a society woven with love can shape our own lives.
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When Rima Morrell first went to Hawai‘i as a young anthropology student from Cambridge University, she was surprised to find a lighter brighter world where trees talked to her in ancient temples and magic regularly happened. She found the system of ancient Hawaiian wisdom known as Huna, a system that teaches us how to focus the light of our own being to make magic. Following her Higher Self--and overcoming resistance to its rainbow guidance--she discovered we are each responsible for our own power. Through practicing Huna, we can consciously create our own reality, for we are each the navigator of our own soul canoe.
Following her years in the islands, and Ph.D. in Huna, Rima reveals new knowledge about this sacred tradition. Citing the work of earlier researchers such as Max Freedom Long, as well as native kahuna, Rima reveals knowledge about Huna that has not previously been available: the role of emotion in gaining true wisdom, the magical elements of Hawaiian language, the sophisticated system of lunar astrology, and the hula as a system of shamanism. Rima also shows how the principles of a society woven with love can shape our own lives.
About the Author
RIMA A. MORRELL has a doctorate in Hawaiian Shamanism from the Department of Geography, University and#173;College London, and a Masters and Honours degree in Social Anthropology from Cambridge University. She spent years in Polynesia conducting fieldwork with many and#173;kahuna on remote islands and teaching at universities, including the University of Hawaiand#8216;i. A and#173;fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and the Royal Anthropological and#173;Institute, she lectures at international conferences. She also teaches Huna in and#173;Europe. She and her husband live in London and the Scottish Highlands. Rimaand#8217;s website is andlt;a href="http://www.hunalight.com/" target="_blank"andgt;www.hunalight.comandlt;/aandgt;.
Table of Contents
andlt;Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgmentsandlt;BRandgt;Prologueandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;1 Hidden Lightandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;2 Contrasting Lightsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;3 The Power of Manaandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;4 Making Magicandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;5 Journey to the Mind of Lightandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;6 Opening the Colors of Light: The Hula Danceandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;7 Making Rainbows: The Huna of Lovemakingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;8 Lights on the Beach at Night: Beyond Time and Deathandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;9 Gods Sliding Down Rainbows: Myth and Magicandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;10 Brightening the Trails: A Pilgrimage through Hawaiand#8216;iandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;11 The Quality of Lightand#160;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Notesand#160;andlt;BRandgt;Glossaryand#160;andlt;BRandgt;Huna Resourcesandlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyand#160;andlt;BRandgt;Index andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;