Glossary of Some Huna Terms
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Access Huna: Originally Heiau Institute of Huna Studies created by Kahuna Lani, now the online learning platform for Huna arts and scienced.
aka (AH-kah) invisible, sticky substance of consciousness
alanui (ah-lah-NOO-ee) path, way
aloha (ah-LOH-hah) compassion
auhane (ow-HA-neh) conscious self that thinks, plans and analyzes, called Middle Self by Max Freedom Long
Aumakua (ow-mah-KOO-ah) superconscious self or Divine Nature that answers prayers and works magic. Oldest of the Three Selves, called High Self by Max Freedom Long
aunihipili (ow-nee-hee-PEE-lee) subconscious self that feels emotions, manages physical body and stores memories, emotions, and stores our memories, called Low Self by Max Freedom Long
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hala (HAH-lah) hurt or a sin, lit., miss the mark
ha`ole (ha OH-leh) foreigner, original name for a person who does not breathe when praying
haumana (how-MAH-nah) student, devotee
heiau (HEYee-ow) church or temple
Huna (HOO-nah) name given by Max Freedom Long to the religion and collective Lores of the Huna Kupuna (Elders). It has its parentage in both the old Ho`omana religions of ancient Hawaii and Western New Thought religion.
Huna Heiau (HEY-ee-ow) is a Church founded by Kahuna Lani after the death of Max Freedom Long, with his support.
Hunian (HOO-nee-un) devotee of Huna or the Huna language, based on the 1865 Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language by Lorrin Andrews, as developed by Max Freedom Long and Kahuna Lani.
HRA – Huna Research Associates – Participants and contributors to Max Freedom Long’s research and Lores from the 1940s until his death in 1971. Continued by Dr. E. Otha Wingo as Huna Research, Inc.
- K –
kahuna (kah-HOO-nah) minister, priest, or professional in any of the Huna Lores.
kala (KAH-lah) ritual of cleansing, removal of dark shadows, restoration of light
kalo (KAH-loh) Tarot, based on the Rider-Waite 78-card Tarot deck
kino (KEY-no) physical body
koa (KO-ah) warrior, courage, strength
kumu (KOO-moo) teacher, lit., foundation, source
kupuna (koo-POO-nah) elder
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lokahi (low-KAH-hee) unity, harmony
- M –
makahiki (mah-kah-HEE-kee) Holy Day celebrated on March 21st
malama (mah-LAH-mah) nurture, guard
mana (MAH-nah) life force, or vital force; supernatural power
mana`o (mah-NAH oh) wisdom
mo`i (MOH ee) leader of the Huna Heiau.
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na`au (NAH ow) belly, solar plexus
nui (NOO-ee) big, great, large
- O –
`ole (OH-leh) not; negates the word it precedes
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po (poh) darkness, void
po`e (POH eh) group, club, guild, association
Po`e Aumakua (POH eh OW-mah-KOO-ah) Great Company of Aumakuas
pule (POO-leh) prayer
- T -
TMHG: Telepathic Mutual Healing Group; the Great Ritual Prayer of Huna
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wale (WAH-leh) warrior’s attitude of acceptance of reality with no opinion or expectation
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Access Huna: Originally Heiau Institute of Huna Studies created by Kahuna Lani, now the online learning platform for Huna arts and scienced.
aka (AH-kah) invisible, sticky substance of consciousness
alanui (ah-lah-NOO-ee) path, way
aloha (ah-LOH-hah) compassion
auhane (ow-HA-neh) conscious self that thinks, plans and analyzes, called Middle Self by Max Freedom Long
Aumakua (ow-mah-KOO-ah) superconscious self or Divine Nature that answers prayers and works magic. Oldest of the Three Selves, called High Self by Max Freedom Long
aunihipili (ow-nee-hee-PEE-lee) subconscious self that feels emotions, manages physical body and stores memories, emotions, and stores our memories, called Low Self by Max Freedom Long
- H -
hala (HAH-lah) hurt or a sin, lit., miss the mark
ha`ole (ha OH-leh) foreigner, original name for a person who does not breathe when praying
haumana (how-MAH-nah) student, devotee
heiau (HEYee-ow) church or temple
Huna (HOO-nah) name given by Max Freedom Long to the religion and collective Lores of the Huna Kupuna (Elders). It has its parentage in both the old Ho`omana religions of ancient Hawaii and Western New Thought religion.
Huna Heiau (HEY-ee-ow) is a Church founded by Kahuna Lani after the death of Max Freedom Long, with his support.
Hunian (HOO-nee-un) devotee of Huna or the Huna language, based on the 1865 Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language by Lorrin Andrews, as developed by Max Freedom Long and Kahuna Lani.
HRA – Huna Research Associates – Participants and contributors to Max Freedom Long’s research and Lores from the 1940s until his death in 1971. Continued by Dr. E. Otha Wingo as Huna Research, Inc.
- K –
kahuna (kah-HOO-nah) minister, priest, or professional in any of the Huna Lores.
kala (KAH-lah) ritual of cleansing, removal of dark shadows, restoration of light
kalo (KAH-loh) Tarot, based on the Rider-Waite 78-card Tarot deck
kino (KEY-no) physical body
koa (KO-ah) warrior, courage, strength
kumu (KOO-moo) teacher, lit., foundation, source
kupuna (koo-POO-nah) elder
- L –
lokahi (low-KAH-hee) unity, harmony
- M –
makahiki (mah-kah-HEE-kee) Holy Day celebrated on March 21st
malama (mah-LAH-mah) nurture, guard
mana (MAH-nah) life force, or vital force; supernatural power
mana`o (mah-NAH oh) wisdom
mo`i (MOH ee) leader of the Huna Heiau.
- N –
na`au (NAH ow) belly, solar plexus
nui (NOO-ee) big, great, large
- O –
`ole (OH-leh) not; negates the word it precedes
- P -
po (poh) darkness, void
po`e (POH eh) group, club, guild, association
Po`e Aumakua (POH eh OW-mah-KOO-ah) Great Company of Aumakuas
pule (POO-leh) prayer
- T -
TMHG: Telepathic Mutual Healing Group; the Great Ritual Prayer of Huna
- W –
wale (WAH-leh) warrior’s attitude of acceptance of reality with no opinion or expectation
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