See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The pop culture movie the secret presented a simplistic view of just one of the basic tenets of this ancient huna wisdom. Ancient miracle healing practices and the future of. The ancient religion of positive thinking glover, william r. This requires the complete relaxation of the body, the inner self and the conscious mind, followed by meditation on the high self to draw it near to you. Huna is a practical system of psychology long used by the kahuna of ancient hawaii, who for centuries kept it as their carefully guarded secret. The ancient religion of positive thinking, by william glover. Long cited what he believed to be the spiritual practices of ancient hawaiian kahunas priests as inspiration. Aug 02, 2017 often we think of our faith as though it were a positive perspective on thingsa way of seeing life from another angle. The ancient egyptians believed that a human soul was made up of five parts. Underlining and highlighting through the text paperback. Christianity is not the power of positive thinking seedbed. Although he published several books in the 1930s, his first success was a guide to confident living 1948, which was followed by his even more successful the power of. Understanding and utilizing the fundamentals, or seven principles, of huna is intended to bring about healing and harmony through the power of the mind.
I kept remembering the way the huna supposedly viewed the relationship between the superconscious, conscious and subconscious portions of the mind, each being a. The ancient religion of positive thinking by william. Religious beliefs and philosophies of ancient china. For further study, the works of max freedom long are recom mended. Better than having a totally free psychic chat online.
Welcome and our focus is on giving a new perspective on huna by explaining some of the fiction that is floating around about huna. This is not a name most hawaiian shamanic practitioners call their practice. Long linked huna to theosophy and new thought movements of the time. Free download or read online the power of positive thinking pdf epub book.
Philip kapleau, american religious leader, a leading popularizer of zen buddhism in the united states and the founder of the rochester zen center, a major venue of zen meditation and education. The ancient religion of positive thinking huna philosophy teaches that the subconscious mind has another essential function in addition to what we discussed in getting to know your subconscious mind i. Mcevilley argues that there was extensive contact between india and greece in the presocratic period and that ancient indian religious thought was the origin of the otherworldly philosophical themes e. Among his many publications are six myths about the good life. It must have been 30 years ago when i bought this book for the first time. Glover jun 1988 the huna code in religions by max freedom long jan 1965 mastering your hidden self. Aug 30, 2016 conclusion finally, with an understanding of the positive and negative effects of religion, it is easier to realize why religion stands out throughout all history as an undeniable power and force. Huna has been called the ancient religion of positive thinking. The secret science behind miracles 1948 presents a more detailed account of the search and the method of discovery. The religion of the israelites, like the canaanite faith from which it evolved and other ancient near eastern religions, was based on a cult of ancestors and worship of family gods. It provides anecdotal case histories of positive thinking, and practical instructions which were designed to help the reader achieve a permanent and optimistic attitude.
The primer for putting to personal use the knowledge uncovered in the ancient huna way, with aphorisms and simple exercises for growing into the secret science of huna. The secret science behind miracles by max freedom long. He believed the key to huna is the concept of the three selves, meaning the unconscious, conscious, and superconscious, which he called the. Huna heiau about us use huna to improve the quality of. The ancient wisdom of hawaii has been guarded for centurieshanded down through line of kinship to form the tradition of huna. The ancient religion of positive thinking huna philosophy teaches that the subconscious mind has another essential function. Pele and the huna traditions of hawaii susan savion. Modern experimental research into positive thinking is suggesting the presence of an underlying set of phenomena apparently operating between the unconscious mind and the physical world. Here the secular brand of positive thinking is seen at its best. Huna contains elements of philosophy, science, and religion. If you already read other books, perhaps from max freedom long, and couldnt package it all together for real life usage, read this. The positive sciences of the ancient hindus nature. Modern historical curiosityancient apologetics, poetic, priestly, philosophicthe two elements in myth, rational and irrationalexamples. This is simultaneously the dumbest and best book ever written.
In the early 20th century, with the rise of new thought, there was an individual by the name of max long who linked the ancient kahunas to abstract and mystical metaphysics he was contemplating upon. Hoponopono hooponopono ancient huna healing technique. But while many people give religion a pass because it claims to focus on questions that can. Huna can and should be used in all walks of life whether in spiritual awaking, self healing, living healthy, building your business, getting promoted in. Buddhism is certainly not a western religion, but only the most ethno. Considered by many to be the best book written on huna.
The powerlessness of positive thinking the new yorker. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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 livingit is intertwined and deeply connected with every aspect of hawaiian life. It will waste no time to give you techniques you can practice right now.
Huna principals hawaiian quotes, words, hawaii quotes. The ancient religion of positive thinking by william r. It is also now possible to see how religion has had a great influence on everything from government to social order and family relationships. Ancient hawaiian secrets for modern living by serge. The main characters of this self help, non fiction story are. For further study, the works of max freedom long are recommended. Only a few fragments and letters of epicuruss 300 written works remain. Named huna secret or hidden by max freedom long, it is composed of more than just his teachings. Warren first learned of the work of long in the late 1950s reading the secret science behind miracles and was completely blown away. Ancient hawaiian huna io slither 34 best moon images moon, moon phases, moon child warehouse 23. The ancient religion of positive thinking hawaiian quotes hawaiian phrases wounded healer angel guide aloha spirit healing words positive mindset note to self law of. The book is a detailed 656 pages comparative study of greek and indian religious and philosophical thought. Epicurus 341270 bc was an ancient greek philosopher as well as the founder of the school of philosophy called epicureanism. Lawrence should have spent more time in research, and presents a very limited view of huna.
Among the old heathen races a practical and moral need of apology for mythical acts of gods2. Hoponopono, or more correctly, hooponopono, is an ancient hawaiian healing cure, mantra or prayer, which means to make right. Hawaiian quotes hawaiian phrases wounded healer angel guide aloha spirit healing words positive mindset note to self law of attraction. Sermon by roe mcburnett jr at unitarian church, utica, ny, 19590308. The center of the world is not the deities or the spirits but living man himself. Huna is a hawaiian word adopted by max freedom long 18901971 in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics. Om has prevaded all the three worlds embracing which has caused abundant growth of comfort the result of which is attachment and thus has the perishable overshadowed the imperishable. Some of the basic precepts of huna have been rediscovered and presented to us under the label of positive thinking or the law of attraction.
Thinking about what has value, classic asian philosophy. The key to happiness according 3 ancient greek philosophers. Lear how to apply huna principles in your everyday life. The ancient religion of positive thinking paperback june 1, 1988 by william r. Huna, the hawaiian word for secret, was the name given by max freedom long to the psychoreligious methods of the kahuna, or. How positive thinking reshaped modern life, author mitch horowitz traces the history of a simple idea that has pervaded human and particularly, american culture for centuries. Happiness in ancient philosophy juha sihvola helsinki collegium for advanced studies the article discusses the conceptions of eudaimonia in the philosophy of socrates, plato, aristotle, and the stoics and argues against the growing tendency to make a sharp distinction between the ancient notion of eudaimonia and the modern notion of happiness. In addition to these components of the soul there was the human body. When i was battling with brain injury after being attacked a few months ago, i found the process almost magical in helping me forgive and let go of the anger i was experiencing.
Huna, in its purest form, is ancient knowledge enabling a person to connect to his or her highest wisdom within. Theories of human nature ancient philosophy philosophy. Huna is an ancient, yet timeless system recovered and resynthesized by max freedom long 18901971 from the ancient kahuna traditions of hawaii. Ancient hawaiian secrets for modern living by serge kahili king nov 18, 2008. The ancient egyptians were truly religious, worshipping the deities for more than three millennia. The essays in this volume are drawn from religions of the ancient world, a larger reference work that both collected information about religions in the an cient world and organized it in such a way as to encourage readers to investi. Family life funerary practices and beliefs religion and philosophies in ancient china role of religion religious beliefs and philosophies of ancient china taoistdaoist practices included meditation, the art of feng shui, and reading of scriptures. A number of different kinds of negation and negation of negation are developed in indian thought, from ancient religious texts to classical philosophy. Norman vincent peale represents the best of the older tradition of religiously motivated positive thinkers. The people who knew this secret system practiced a very sophisticated, but easytouse form, of positive thinking that applies the complete law of attraction with spectacular results. Myth, ritual, and religion wikisource, the free online library. The center of the world is pharaoh, the living god. Judaism, christianity and islam are the religious traditions most closely associated with the west, but we will not restrict our inquiry to these three religions.
And it is certainly not the power of positive thinking as helpful as that can be at times. Membership is open to any interested person and is continuous as long as the member maintains interest and support. Much of what is known about epicurean philosophy derives from later followers and commentators. A practical guide to mastering the problems of everyday living is a 1952 selfhelp book by norman vincent peale. Pdf ancient greek philosophers and their philosophy. The main thesis argued for is that in the broad indic. Huna the ancient religion of positive thinking considered by many to be the best book written on huna. In defense of norman vincent peale, religion news service the persecution of witches, 21stcentury style, new york times how oral roberts changed religion, politico reagan and the occult, washington post a nation that accentuates the positive, wall street journal. However, most people who try the techniques for awhile and then.
A reader are also availble together as a print or ebook set. We often speak of huna as not in itself a religion, but the truth which lies behind all religions. Negative and positive effects of religion on lgbtq. Ancient hawaiian secrets for modern living by serge kahili king, the secret scienc. Spanning thirty years of intensive research, this book proves what many scholars could not explain. A polynesian psychoreligious system as elucidated by max freedom long i p. Bought this book based on a youtube referencerecommendation. This is where huna teachings deviate from traditional psychology and things start to get exciting.
In this chapter i cover the history of myth and religion from around 3000 bc or bce before the common era to the rise and flourishing of christianity and islam around ad. A guide to the huna way a quest book by serge kahili king jan 1, 1985 huna. Bobby griffith, 20 the topic eric james borges, 19 rejected by his mother after coming out before moving to college, was harassed and publicly humiliated bullied, put through exorcism, and thrown out by conservative religious parents mother attempted to pray away his gay nature. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 128 pages and is available in hardcover format. Thinking about religion may not be the best way to understand it. This is a wonderful book for beginners and other members too. Huna psychology gives clearer understanding of our psyche and how we can make it work for us. The huna system has had a massive positive impact on my life and im glad it helps you. Thinking negation in early hinduism and classical indian. He wrote that the christian scientists understood positive thinking better than any group he knew, and encouraged his readers to subscribe to unity churchs magazine, daily word. Feb 07, 2012 this unparalleled study of early eastern and western philosophy challenges every existing belief about the foundations of western civilization.
This healing art and earth science is spiritual in nature. Unfortunately, some of the kahunas most important concepts have not yet come into general knowledge. The ancient esoteric wisdom of the hawaiian huna philosophy. Inca religion accessed 7 march, 20 christopher minster, 2010. Hawaiian philosophy of life, the 7 principles of huna. There is power in positive thinking roe mcburnett jr. An important part of the egyptian soul was thought to be the ib or heart. It has the same problem as many shamanic teachers and books. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Somehow the huna thinking feels as a a philosohy right from the heart and the truth of it can therefore not only be reasoned by also be felt. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by norman vincent peale. A complete introduction to huna, its history, and application.
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