Kahuna Books

I recently visited the Hawaiian Islands. The moment I stepped off the aircraft and the air hit my face I felt the magic. I started researching and reading everything I could get my hands on to discover the secrets of the islands. Pila's book was the most helpful in explaining the incredible energy of Hawaii. His book is not only a guide to the magical places you can visit, it is also a guide to connecting with spirit and healing your life. A wonderful book that I highly recommend. Although it was written over ten years ago, it is even more relevent as we watch our world rapidly changing. Mahalo Pila!

There are a couple of places where the author veers off a bit but for the most part he draws the reader into the mystical side of Hawaii that captivates the imagination and adds a new layer of "must do" items for ones next visit to the big island.

I particularly enjoyed the parts where he explores the subtleties expressed in the Hawaiian language and how they relate to place names and metaphysical practices and experiences. I think the author does a good job of connecting modern places and practices to traditional Hawaiian belief and faith practices. His chapter on the Big Island's place of refuge is exceptional in this regard.

The book is written in an easy to read fashion... But don't be fooled! Even if you gobble the words down like a good meal.. there is much more you will me digesting...
The essence remembering Joy is something that will forever remain in my heart..!

Pila of Hawaii takes you on a journey through paradise, all around the Big Island, but also through paradiscal realms within us all, while also sharing with us some of his own amazing journey. Pila opens the door to the little known esoteric world of Hawaiian spirituality, making it accessible to anyone willing to take to look and to open themselves. And he does all this in a style that is easy and fun to read. He leads the way joyously with a descriptive style that has you humming along as you follow his courageous. Thanks Pila. Whenever I get homesick for the islands, I just pick of the "red book" and I am back home again.

After reading many amazing books on Hawaiian Philosophy and more specifically Huna and Kahuna teachings, I must say - this is one of my favourite books. This book is so much fun to read and has many, many secrets to share.

Save your money, buy a Hallmark Card or a bag of fortune cookies, either of which will dig as deep as this book.

GREAT book! Puts a different spin on personal growth that is very understandable and yet fun to read. Everyone should read this one.

Frank has the style to teach you how to move forward with your dreams step by step. It is a wonderful compliment to his first endeavors in Stack the Logs. Thank you Frank for sharing your insights.

I love the surfing terms in Frank Lunn's book, "Carpe Aqualis! Seize the Wave." Two chapters in particular -- "Your Competition is Not Other Surfers, Its Only You" and "Go Big or Go Home! To Be Great, You Have to be Willing to Wipe Out!" -- are gems.

This book is about your personal success journey. It's both fun and serious at the same time. Frank's surfing skills will revolutionize your business and personal life. Read it today and get ready for your big wave. It's coming.

Barbara Keddy, President, www.BeGreatMarketing.com

Frank Lunn, a very successful young man in every way has written a wonderful book in Carpe Aqualis! It is an excellent, strategy- and information-packed book on riding the waves to success. And, Frank is living proof that it works.I met Frank at a private infopreneur's meeting in Philadelphia late last year and he gave me a copy of his book. I was completely engaged by this young man and father who has lived every word he's written, achieved remarkable success and maintains a wonderfully warm, presence for every person he meets. I enjoyed him so much that I invited him to be an Associate on my team at Your Spiritual Home and he accepted!It's an excellent book and I highly recommend you buy it. Give it to young people just starting out and shortcut their journeys to success as well!

Frank Lunn has written a book that is essentially a compendium of the success and motivational literature. Written against the backdrop of his son's battle with cancer, Lunn's advice has a strong ring of truth to it. Practically every aspect of this literaure is here - goal setting, perserverance, relationships, etc. - but repackaged via Lunn's metaphor of Stacking the Logs, a bit of wisdom passed on to him by his late father. The STACK formula, with each letter standing for a component of Lunn's version of the success formula, is again a re-hash of what has already been published and covered, from as far back as Napoleon Hill to todays gurus like Brian Tracy. Nevertheless, if you haven't been exposed to this type of material before, Lunn's work is a solid summary, and occasionally an insightful expansion, of the principles generally found in success literature. Additionally, Lunn's writing has a warmth to it, often heightened by his overt willingness to be fair on all issues, and the obvious challenge of writing about his son's cancer and relating this personal struggle to his STACK approach. This book is a good starting point for anyone interested in delving into success literature.

Stack The Logs: Building A Success Framework To Reach Your Dreams by entrepreneur and marketing expert Frank F. Lunn is a straightforward self-help guide for members of the business community in their dealings with adversity by making their life choices one at a time. From learning to keep tight control over one's fear; to accurately defining success for oneself; to tips for dealing with disappointment and laying firm plans, Stack The Logs offers solid, accessible, rational, effective guidelines which are directly applicable to both business concerns and personal life issues.

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." ~William Jennings Bryan

Stack the Logs is a very appropriate title for a book that will start a fire of creativity in your soul. While reading you may find that some ideas are like logs you can put on the fire of your dreams to keep them alive and other logs can be used to build the actual reality, so your dreams magically appear in your life.

The success framework helps you discover the ways to conquer fear and embrace success like a trusted friend. Can you really achieve everything you have ever wanted to achieve? This book is a great place to start. The chapters in this book were inspired by a letter from Frank Lunn's father who gave him a seven-part blueprint for a successful life. He expands upon these ideas and explains how to apply the principles to real life.

"We must exert great effort to overcome the gravity pull of the force keeping us from taking action on our journey." ~Frank Lunn

To win the battle over procrastination, he gives ten tips and includes creative comments about how to use your moods to advantage, how to focus on the most important task through prioritizing and why breaking larger projects into smaller jobs makes it less overwhelming. Once you break free from procrastination, you can then keep the momentum going by destroying self-limiting beliefs. The ability to pick yourself up after making mistakes is also discussed, as is the element of risk and why fear can thwart your attempts to try again. How can you convert discouragement and setbacks into fuel for your success?

If you enjoy a challenge, want to face your fears and want to reinvent yourself, Frank Lunn has ideas to inspire and motivate you in your search for your dream life. Stack the Logs is a book filled with wisdom and encouragement. Stack the Logs is an empowering and inspiring read that will encourage success in all areas of your life.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book also will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This book was written while Frank Lunn's son was fighting and defeating leukemia at the hospital.

~The Rebecca Review

Frank Lunn's book,Stack The Logs, reminds the reader of just how much we are capable of doing in this world - not just for our selves but also for others. The information is powerful, clear and pleantiful. Many authors tickle your fancy with brief suggestions but you come away from their books feeling that they had more secrets to tell. This book is genrous and detailed but it is an easy read and it inspires you to take action.
I had the honor and privledge of meeting the author when he appeared at Book Expo America in Chicago. Frank is the real deal. A hard working, kind and generous person who has learned many lessons and wants to share those powerful experiences with others. His story and the story of his son's recovery are inspirational and I share his desire to support the Mission of St. Judes. A significant portion of the proceeds of every book sold is donated to this very worthy cause. Join Frank is his quest to change the world for the better.

I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Lunn on my weekly radio program. In preparing for the show with him, I found myself feeling like Frank knew me. Like he was talking to me about my life and the issues of life that are important to me.

In my experience with interviewing many men and women who inspire and encourage people to live to their fullest potential, I felt a special connection to the approach Mr. Lunn presents. It is based on the reality that living a successful life requires dedicated participation. That life is never predictable and how to be prepared for such moments. The language of the book is down to earth, enormously inspiring and it makes so much sense. This book makes for an excellent gift to someone you care about who could use a shot of practical optimism.

It is my opinion that this is one self help book that literally is for anybody and everybody. Plus it is coupled with a high humanitarian cause that you can feel very good about getting involved with. Don't stop with reading the book, visit his website (www.stackthelogs.com) where you may find yourself inspired to help in his mission to help children who are in a fight for their lives.

Thank you for this book!
I'm a lomilomi practioner for years and this book is absolut fantastic.

A great in depth study of the word Aloha but more than that, a tremendous history of Lomi Lomi.

Although not a spiritualist, I found myself immersed in the quiet, calm voice of Harry Uhane Jim, as reported by Garnette Arledge. Kahuna Harry shares the secret teachings of his Hawaiian heritage, now in danger of being lost. Of special resonance to me was the principle of "compassionate disengagement." For Harry, genuine healing calls on the presence of the Light Within to reflect energy so as to generate the other person's sovereignty. That sounds right to me.

From the moment I started reading Wise Secrets of Aloha, I could feel the sacred beauty of Hawaii and wanted to go there immediately! (I never had that pull before.) Thanks to Garnette Arledge's exquisite writing, I could feel the fragrant breezes, the ocean, the sunlight and all the lushness and loving energy that permeate the atmosphere there. And then we meet Harry Uhane Jim who so generously shares his delightful spirit and the healing messages and energies of Lomilomi. This book is a great blessing to our planet. It teaches us. It heals us. I'll be forever grateful to Kahuna Harry for allowing these sacred and invaluable teachings to emerge into the world market; and to Garnette Arledge whose deep sensitivity to the essence of this work and prodigious literary skills make her the perfect author of this gem. May it heal millions.

Aloha! As the editor of the Bishop Museum book on lomilomi and of Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi: Sacred Touch of Aloha I am happy to see a new book on this tradition. Although the Hawaiian proverb says, "All wisdom is not taught in one school," all authentic lomilomi practitioners live aloha and give aloha. This is also the way of Harry Uhane Jim.

Harry is native Hawaiian, and his wife is the granddaughter of Kahuna Papa Bray, one of the first Hawaiians to teach Huna. This book is filled with Huna concepts and will be treasured by Huna people. Those who believe Huna is not Hawaiian will still find nuggets of traditional practice, and his stories growing up on Kauai are wonderful glimpses into small kid time. His lineage is the Manoi and Kaimikaua families, and he learned from Auntie Rev. Mary, a minister in Kapaia on Kauai.

The book focuses on philosophy and personal stories, briefly describing a few treatment protocols. Harry says he gives Temple Lomilomi but it is quite different from what is described in Nancy Kahalewai's book, Hawaiian Lomilomi: Big Island Massage. The receiver is fully clothed and focuses on breathing. The giver mostly uses elbows. The work is not just physical but also verbal. Though he doesn't call it ho'oponopono, he describes a process of letting go of the past. The book includes heart-warming stories from people who have been healed by Harry's work.

Harry has a creative approach to the Hawaiian language and is not constrained by the Pukui Dictionary. Native Hawaiian scholars who are dedicated to perpetuating their language and who are deeply aware of its esoteric subtleties will disagree with the rationale for many of his spellings and definitions. There are some factual errors about place names and history, and some of his interpretations seem like New Age flights of fancy, but some of the more far-out ideas are actually documented historically. For example, across all the islands the Pleiades are considered the ancestral home, as Harry relates.

In some of the marketing, Harry is referred to as "the last lomilomi kahuna" but the book makes clear he is only the last of his family's lineage. He is not the last in existence. They may not call themselves "kahuna," but there are masters practicing openly today, and others who quietly keep their lomilomi in the 'ohana or family.

I give 5 stars because this book is filled with aloha spirit, and is an authentic contribution to the literature reflecting the diversity of native practice. I hope it inspires others to document their family lineages. This is now only the third book on lomilomi (I'm publishing a fourth in October 2007). The person with a genuine heart and sincere desire to learn about Hawaiian traditions should read all four books to begin to understand the diversity of lomilomi, and the complexity of Hawaiian spirituality.

This new edition of the classic book is simply wonderful. As the editor of the Bishop Museum book Na Mo'olelo Lomilomi: The Traditions of Hawaiian Massage and Healing, I look first to the lineage of information provided. This book is based on in-depth interviews with members of the Kame'ekua family of the island of Moloka'i. The author worked as a researcher for the Bishop Museum where she first learned of Kaili'ohe Makaweliweli Kame'ekua, the matriarch of the family. Although traditions vary among the people of different islands, and not all Hawaiians will agree with everything in this book, it beautifully recounts the oral history of this family.

The book has 10 chapters: Time Before Time, Mana, 'Ohana, Kahuna, 'Aumakua, Pono, History and Mythology, Huna, Aloha Is, and 'Imua. It begins with one of the most wonderful stories in Hawaiian tradition, the bowl of light. "Every child born has at birth a bowl of perfect Light. If he tends his Light during his life it will grow in strength and he can do many things..." This parable is a precious teaching that gives us a new way to look at life.

Interwoven with the stories from the family are Pali's personal reminiscences of her life in Hawai'i. My favorites are the ones about her husband, Koko Willis. Koko was 100% menehune, as he liked to say, and "coincidentally" a member of the Kame'ekua 'ohana. Indeed, the story of how they met and eventually married is one "coincidence" after another.

This book is especially important for anyone interested in Huna to learn more about authentic Hawaiian traditions.

Readers of this book will experience a delightful journey to old Hawai'i that will give them new perspectives on how to live their lives in balance.

*****
This book was an outstanding introduction to Hawaiian culture, told through the eyes of the author. It is a personal book, part memoir, and filled with Hawaiian mo`olelo (stories) that describe the true Hawaiian culture. It is more personal than comprehensive, and does indeed discuss "the Hawaiian way", helping me to understand the intricacies of this complex (and, paradoxically simple, too) and precious way of life, and how and why it has conflicted so with the Euro-American way of living. The author does this through personal stories and gentle explanations, showing more than telling, and helping the reader to appreciate the beauty of an exotic and wonderful culture.

The author discusses the concept of mana, the importance of the `ohana to Hawaiians, `aumakua...and popular misunderstandings as well, including much about huna. It is a beautifully illustrated book with simple black-and-white drawings that add beauty and some personal photos as well. Most importantly, it is a Hawaiian book, done in the Hawaiian way (which is non-linear), including genealogy, and most importantly, stories...it was a treasure to read. It includes a glossary for the many unfamiliar Hawaiian words.

Reading this book felt like a privilege. I feel like the author's culture was being shared with me in a vulnerable and gentle way that gave me so much insight and appreciation for her and for the Hawaiian people.

Highly recommended.
*****

This book helped me to understand more about Hawaiian ancestral roots.
It os writing in a very sweet way.

This book not only gives plenty of history of Hawai`i, and Moloka`i specifically, but it teaches you how to live your life as it should be lived. With aloha, with unconditional love. It teaches respect for the `aina, respect for the moana, respect for kupuna, respect for the keiki, respect for ke akua, for all people and all things. And, more importantly, it teaches respect for your own self.

This book shows how to be what we all should aspire to...pono.

Must reading for EVERYONE.

When I picked up Na Mo'oleo Lomilomi at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, I had no idea what I treat I was in for. As a massage practitioner who works from the heart, it struck every resonant cord in my body. Somehow, after reading this book, I was given permission to take my work to a higher level. The intuition, the knowing, the love just expanded. I so very much appreciate this book and share it with everyone who is interested in this work.

Bless you Makana Risser Chai ... you are my Angel.

Robin Garrison
Maui, Hawaii

Nä Mo`olelo Lomi is a blessing! It feels sacred. I love all the history, descriptions, definitions, and stories. It's full of wisdom and teachings. It's especially alive for me, and probably to everyone who practices or receives lomi massage and Hawaiian herbs or to anyone who loves the Hawaiian culture. The presence of the küpuna (elders, ancestors) is strong; they're sharing in their own talk story way. This book teaches deeply by evoking images and feelings of Lomi in the old days. I can feel Makana Chai's sincerety and respect for the people, their culture and the `äina (land). Mahalo nui loa for her aloha.

For anyone interested in the roots of Hawai'is healing arts "Na Mo'olelo Lomilomi" has a wealth of information about the historical and cultural background of lomilomi which wasn't available like this before Makana Risser R. Chai compiled it.

If you're serious about lomilomi or Hawaiian culture in general, you will find the book is a joy to read and offers comments and insights from Hawaiian elders and historic sources which you couldn't find elsewhere unless you ploughed your way through countless documents like the author did.
Mahalo Makana for this labour of love.
Simone Kalla
Lomilomi Practioner

Hawaiian Kupuna(elders) and authentically-trained lomilomi practitioners applaud this book as a needed reference for serious students of the Hawaiian healing arts. This book is a compilation of edited historical material, not a training manual. It serves our local teachers rather
than seeks commercialization. Mahalo, Makana Chai and the Bishop Museum, for publishing this historical gem.
Brenda Mohalapua Ignacio
Kumu Lomilomi

Great information on hawaiian medicine and natural herbs. I used some of the herbs discribed in the book awhile ago,and it worked for me. I recommend this book for anybody doing natural healing methods. Mahalo.

This book was really a landmark when it first came out in an earlier edition in 1977, and remains so today. It touches the heart as it provides solid, authentic information about Hawaiian healing.

It has two sections. The first section is a story about the system of Hawaiian healing, from birth to death. It vividly describes kahuna healing with ho'oponopono (forgiveness), pule (prayer), pi kai (spiritual cleansing), la'au lapa'au (herbal remedies), lomilomi (massage), ha (breath) and many more traditional practices. The story is based on reliable sources including oral histories from 18th and 19th kahuna.

In the second section of the book is a wealth of primary materials. She has copies of the pages of a kahuna's medical book, oral histories, and reprints of historical texts.

As the editor of the Bishop Museum book on lomilomi massage, I relied on this book as an authentic resource that accurately portrays kahuna practice.

Anyone interested in alternative healing or Hawaiian culture should have this book!

I bought this book in Kauai while visiting my husband's family. It is fabulous! I cannot believe it hasn't become a huge hit with the "new generation" of natural medicine fans! Maybe they just have not discovered it yet. Now since reading Ms. Gutmanis' book, I have been on a quest for all books on Hawaiian healing or medicine. There are no nicer, happier, more unselfish people anywhere in the world than Hawaii. There must be a reason!

THIS BOOK BY GUTMANIS BASICALLY OUTLINES THE HOLISTIC KAHUNA PRACTICE BY INCORPORATING BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, AND NATURE WITH HEALING. IT IS VERY INSIGHTFUL AND REFERENCED WELL. IT IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE STUDYING HAWAIIAN MEDICINE OR MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. AN EXCELLENT WORK FOR ACADEMICS AND TOURISTS ALIKE. SIMPLY SUPERB.

This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Hawaiian history, culture, botany or healing practices. It is about the medical practices of the ancient and modern native healers, but it places those practices in the context of history, environment and culture. With it's copious footnotes and extensive bibliograpy, it is an excellent starting place for research into many other areas. I have read it three times cover to cover, and always find something new and interesting.

The KahunaPower QuickSurf CD has something for everyone! No matter what life circumstances come your way - you will find the tools you need in this quick one-hour surf CD! Every time I listen to the QuickSurf CD, it helps to clarify my thought process for the challenges I'm facing, it also inspires me to try new things, to acheive my goals, and provides the tools to master change. It really does give you the tools to revolutionize and dramatically improve your life in just one hour! Learn to master change and seize the wave to live the life you deserve today!

I've listened to "One Hour to Seize Your Wave and Revolutionize Your Life" and I've found it to be full of helpful information, that gets you pumped up and excited about obtaining your dreams, by mastering the changes in life. You can either bob along on the waves or seize the opportunities and surf the waves life sends your way. Give Frank Lunn one hour to give you the tools to master change and seize your wave!

Writer Janice Cameron and her foster sister Lily Wu have returned to their home of Honolulu, both with different agendas. Janice has just written a best-selling novel set in Hawaii, and she is working to find a Hawaiian location to film a movie of her novel. Her foster sister Lily is returning to visit her very large extended family, but the reader soon discovers that Lily is also on the trip to keep an eye on her friend Janice.

Janice has been invited to stay in the home of family friends Luther and Maude Avery. The Averys own a large estate near Honolulu, which includes a native Hawaiian village which is the location that Janice would like to use for her movie. Janice must keep her movie-making plans a secret, though, until she gets the Hawaiian villagers to agree. However, immediately upon her arrival in Honolulu, Janice is warned by her native friends that her host's home is a dangerous and unhappy place and she shouldn't stay there. On her second day in Hawaii, Janice discovers the body of a beautiful young hula dancer, apparently a drowning victim in a cove on her host's estate. A series of apparent mishaps gets the attention of amateur detective Lily Wu, who comes to the aid of Janice and identifies who was behind the drowning of the hula dancer.

This was an extremely enjoyable book, and it was hard for me to believe that the book was written more than 50 years ago. I especially enjoyed the descriptions of Lily Wu's Chinese family. "The Kahuna Killer" is the second novel in the "Lily Wu quartet", a group of four novels featuring Janice Cameron and Lily Wu. I am very glad to have discovered the Rue Morgue Press, which is publishing a number of "classic" murder mysteries popular during before 1960. This particular edition was a joy to read and well-edited.