Kahuna Healing (Quest Books) (Paperback)

by Serge King (Author) "Since the time of early European explorations in the Pacific Ocean, the Western world has built up a romantic image of the South Seas based..." (more)
Key Phrases: kahuna idea, kahuna knowledge, kahuna philosophy, Higher Self, Body Approach, The Inner Tradition (more...)

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Product Description
Holistic health practices of Polynesia with practical applications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books; 1st edition (April 25, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835605728
• ISBN-13: 978-0835605724
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #374,449 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let that which is unknown become known, October 31, 2000

By	"pittsburgh_scene" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

Stay positive about life, and treat yourself to this fascinating introduction to Huna!

Serge Kahili King writes with a practitioner's interest in the psychic, an anthropologist's approach to culture, and a linguist's delight in the Hawaiian language. The result is a historical and philosophical overview of Huna shamanism which is remarkably clear and concise.

There are four basic principles of Huna:

1. "You create your own reality (Ike)." 2. "You get what you concentrate on (Makia)."

3. "You are unlimited (Kala)." 4. "Your moment of power is now (Manawa)." (p. 37)

Huna has much in common with visualization and affirmations. However, Huna is not exactly like either of these techniques. Huna shamanism has some rather sophisticated philosophical underpinnings which have subtle but important implications. For one thing, time is conceived a bit differently. The present is defined as the span of time which can be influenced by your current actions. Another important aspect of Huna is the idea that your beliefs don't just mirror the environment that surrounds you, your beliefs actually create your environment. Working with these beliefs is the essence of all healing practices. Other challenging concepts include the Huna viewpoints on the self, karma, the conscious, the subconscious, the emotions and the intellect.

Positive thinking is the basis of Huna. One of my friends who has been studying Huna for several years reports that the Huna philosophical concepts are very helpful for figuring out why some positive thinking techniques work and others don't. Traditional Hawaiian psychic techniques, healing techniques, and bodywork are described with brief summaries, rather than by using case studies or practical exercises.

I can't judge the historical or anthropological authenticity of this material. However, the author claims to have spent considerable time with traditional people in West Africa, and his way of expressing philosophical concepts shows an indigenous influence of some sort in his thinking. It's a fascinating world view which is quite unlike the one I grew up with in the suburbs!

Highly recommended for those with an interest in healing, the psychic, Eastern or Western philosophy, psychology, history or anthropology.

19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I really don't like this book or recommend it.., March 23, 2001

By	W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

At the beginning of this book; Mr. King spins a yarn of his father in Egypt seeking refuge in ruins during a sandstorm.

What self respecting sun worshiper would have an altar in a room underground?

Then the book goes even farther out into left field about the secret organization that his father and then he were inititated into.

The part of this book that really ticked me off was that Mr. King renamed the three seleves (Aumakua, Uhane, and Unihipilli These are the proper names (I studied Huna off and on for years)) and substituted the names Kane, Ku, and Lono.

Kane, Ku, and Lono are hawaiian deities, here are some additional names of Hawaiian deity, Hina, Kanaloa, Pele, etc.

If you want real HUNA books check these out. I recommend them in the order listed.

"Fundamentals Of Hawaiian Mysticism" Charlotte Berney

"Huna: A Beginners Guide" Enid Hoffman

"The Secret Science Behind Miracles" Max Freedom Long

"The Secret Science At Work" Max Freedom Long

"Kahuna Magic" Brad Steiger

I have heard positive things about "Huna Magic" John Bainbridge. I ordered "Huna Magic" from Huna Research Inc, but have not received it yet.

Please E-Mail me if you have questions or comments about this review. Two Bears

Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and read, January 27, 2001

By	The Grand Duke of Avram (Sorell, Tasmania Australia) - See all my reviews

We highly recommend this 17 year old book to any student of natural medicine. It has stood the test of time. We have recommended it to all our students.

As King states (1) "Ye shall know them by their fruits". (2) "We are the creators. Change your thoughts to change your world". etc.etc. We commend you on your book, it is in line with all our teachings. We acknowledge you and your work.

A great book and essential reading to all serious students of natural medicine.

The Grand Duke of Avram, The Royal Order of Humanism and Health