Way of the Ancient Healer

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*Way of the Ancient Healer* provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, discussing their origins, world influences, and role in daily life. The book combines years of historical research with detailed descriptions of the spiritual belief system that forms the foundation of these practices. It offers a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, including personal examples from the author's own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpretation. The book begins with an explanation of the author's Filipino lineage and legacy as a healer. After a brief history of the Philippine archipelago, it describes the roots of traditional Filipino healing and spirituality, and discusses the influences that have impacted Filipino culture. It presents a thorough description of Filipino shamanic and spiritual practices that have developed from the concept that everything in nature contains a spirit (animism) and that living in the presence of spirits demands certain protocols and rituals for interacting with them. The final chapter thoughtfully explores the spiritual tools used in Filipino healing–talismans, amulets, stones, and other natural symbols of power.