The bowl of light : ancestral wisdom from a Hawaiian shaman

As modern interest in indigenous wisdom grows, more and more spiritual seekers are turning to Hawaiian shamanism for its remarkable ability to reveal our inner divinity to us. With The Bowl of Light,, paleoanthropologist Hank Wesselman, PhD, provides a rare glimpse into the heart of this tradition as he unveils the teachings passed down to him from the great Kahuna elder, Hale Makua. Before his passing, this revered shaman and wisdom keeper granted Dr. Wesselman permission to share sacred spiritual knowledge seldom imparted to outsiders, including: The "Bowl of Light"--the vessel for our divine essence and how we must care for it to sustain our natural radiance The three directives of the spiritual warrior--love with humility, live with reverence, and know with self-discipline Rare descriptions of rituals used by Hale Makua for communing with nature, receiving wisdom from the spirit world, purifying our consciousness, and more The Ancestral Grand Plan--exploring the path our ancestors set in motion millennia ago and how the Plan is playing out across the world today In the oceanic islands where the flow of primal energies has created unparalleled natural beauty, one of the world's most advanced spiritual cultures remains largely unknown to the West. With The Bowl of Light, Hank Wesselman offers a privileged and intimate view into the mind of an authentic Hawaiian kahuna-- for the time has finally come for the world to hear the wisdom that this profound tradition offers. In 1996, a revered Hawaiian elder befriended an American anthropologist, and from their rare and intimate rapport, something miraculous emerged. Through the words and teachings of the kahuna wisdom-keeper Hale Makua, Dr. Hank Wesselman was gifted with an enhanced perspective into the sacred knowledge of ancient Hawaii. Before his passing, elder Makua encouraged Dr. Wesselman to convey much of what had passed between them to the wider world, giving him permission to share his spiritual knowledge. Now, with The Bowl of Light, you are invited to share in the sacred wisdom of one of the world's most powerful indigenous traditions, including: The Bowl of Light?how we can restore our natural divine radiance The three directives of the spiritual warrior?love with humility, live with reverence, and know with self-discipline Rituals for communing with nature, receiving wisdom from the spirit world, purifying our consciousness, and more The Ancestral Grand Plan?exploring the path our ancestors set in motion millennia ago, and how the Plan is playing out across the world today In 1996, a revered Hawaiian elder befriended an American anthropologist, and from their rare and intimate rapport, something miraculous emerged. Through the words and teachings of the kahuna wisdom-keeper Hale Makua, Dr. Hank Wesselman was gifted with an enhanced perspective into the sacred knowledge of ancient Hawaii. Before his passing, elder Makua encouraged Dr. Wesselman to convey much of what had passed between them to the wider world, giving him permission to share his spiritual knowledge. Now, with The Bowl of Light , you are invited to share in the sacred wisdom of one of the world's most powerful indigenous traditions, including: The Bowl of Light—how we can restore our natural divine radiance The three directives of the spiritual warrior—love with humility, live with reverence, and know with self-discipline Rituals for communing with nature, receiving wisdom from the spirit world, purifying our consciousness, and more... Fiction/General First Encounters -- The Office -- The Bowl Of Light -- The Nature Of The Self -- The Dreamer -- Makua?s Teachings -- The Spiritual Warrior Society -- The Life Roles -- The Four Bowls Of Learning -- Levels Of Reality -- Speaking Woman -- The Ancestral Grand Plan -- The Last Meeting -- Exit -- The Mythmaking -- On Becoming God. By Hank Wesselman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 267-269). A paleoanthropologist reveals the teaching he received from a revered Hawaiian shaman, including the three life rules of a spiritual warrior, solemn rituals for communing with nature and purifying the consciousness and how to look at the Grand Plan of one's ancestors. By the co-author of Awakening to the Spirit World