Nānā I Ke Kumu

Look to the Source - Volume II

Mary Kawena Pukui, E.W. Haertig M.D., Catherine A. Lee

344 Pages, ISBN 0 916630 14 5     
Published by Hu Hānai, First Printing 1979     


Volume One - A discussion in dept of major Hawaiian culture concepts providing insights into both their ancient and modern significance.

Volume Two - This book traces the ancient Hawaiian social customs, practives and beliefs from birth to old age. Both volumes give a special focus to existing misconcepts and the relevance of old Hawaii to the present day.


(The text above comes from the back of the book)     

Volume II as a PDF: Ulukau.org

Mary Kawena Pukui was named a Living Treasure of Hawaii by the Buddhist Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii in 1977, see: HongwanjiHawaii.com  and  Wikipedia.
Documentary about Mary Kawena Pukui: YouTube


Review
Comprehensive study of Hawaiian traditions written by the Hawaiian Mary Kawena Pukui together with a western anthropologist E.W. Haertig M.D.. The result is an invaluable source of Hawaiian traditions! This book is a must-read if you want to delve into Hawaiian traditions, such as Ho'oponopono.
And, there are no mantra's in this book!

Martin


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