Ifayoruba fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama. Wande abimbola in cuba, youtube, 2010 on cuba and ifa obtaining ifa will mend our broken world, by wande abimbola. The ethical teachings, it was a direct challenge to the attempted europeanization and commercialization of african spiritual heritage. This book takes the inclusive energy of ifa to a new level by offering simple, comparative excerpts from religious texts from differing religions, even. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts, by baba ifa karade weiser books, 1994. Yoruba refers to a group of cultures linked by a common language. This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of ifa by practitioners and nonpractitioners and answers many questions with respect to how to pray the ifa way. Yoruba spirituality submitted by thedockbookshop on wed, 01072015 7. Ifa yoruba religion learn about the ancient yoruba pantheon.
Babalawos or iyanifas use either the divining chain known as opele, or the sacred palm or kola nuts called ikin, on the wooden divination tray called opon ifa. Its homeland is in presentday southwestern nigeria and the adjoining parts of benin and togo, commonly known as yorubaland. Mar 12, 2018 in this episode, we go much deeper using the african spiritual system of the yoruba culture namely ifa. Ileife in time, space, and the imagination by jaco. It is customary to offer the first serving of any meal to egun. We also highlight the different branches of the yoruba tradition, such as santeria, lucumi, candomble, palo, shango, division 21, voudon, and more. Therefore, the ifa religion may indeed be the oldest monotheistic religion in the world. Consulting ifa will allow you to access hidden knowledge about your life. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts ebook written by baba ifa karade. Essence he classifies yoruba as a religion since it is a divine journey to the inner self and to godconsciousness pxii.
Yoruba style is called asooke pronounced ahshowkay short for aso ilu oke which literally means clothes from the countryside. If there is a shrine in the home, a plate of food will be placed to it before the people are served on certain religious occasions. The author does an amazing job laying a foundation for. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts weiser classics series. Practitioner of this tradition believes in one god, the creator of all things. Ifa religion, yoruba religion, yoruba orishas, dark matter, spanish quotes, black history, natural remedies, spirituality, thankful. I am incredibly grateful that baba ifa karade wrote this book and that i was able to learn from it. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade, olodumare. This landmark study of ifa, the most important and elaborate system of divination of the yoruba people of nigeria, remains a monumental contribution to scholarship in anthropology, folklore, religion, philosophy, linguistics, and african and africanamerican studies. Oct 27, 2018 ifa is a traditional religion of the people of yoruba race before it becomes a world religion. Books of santeria, ifa, lucumi, spiritualism, of yoruba. Orisha, yoruba religion, comic books, places, spell books, prayer book, african mythology, yoruba people, drawing cartoons como atenderalosguerreros ifa religion yoruba religion oshun prayer yemaya orisha yoruba orishas african mythology types of food book of shadows new beginnings. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa. The ethical teachings by maulana karenga 9780943412221.
The handbook of yoruba religious concepts baba ifa. He describes 16 orisha and shows us how to work with divination, to use the chakras to internalize the teachings of yoruba, and describes how to create a sacred place of worship. Too often african spirituality is treated in a condescending manner. The orisha center for ifa and yoruba tradition the orisha. If there are three things the yoruba are known for besides ifa, it is their style, their food, and their art.
Most westerners that believe in ifa practice consider it to be a religion. Ifa yoruba fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama. One such traditional divination system is the yoruba method known as ifa. This site is dedicated to the study of the orisha, ifa, and yoruba tradition. He has traveled to kenya, nigeria, the caribbean, brazil, netherlands, and throughout the united states.
Books of santeria books of santeria, ifa books of lucumi, books of spiritualism, books of yoruba we sell wholesale vendemos al por mayor 305 9840269. Ifa, babalawo, opon ifa, odu ifa, ifa book, santeria, yoruba religion. This book takes the inclusive energy of ifa to a new level by offering simple, comparative excerpts from religious texts from differing religions, even a list of chakras and their yoruba counterparts. Ifa divination, babalawo reading, babalawo divination, odu ifa. This book is a portal into yoruba religious life and history.
Ifa is a system of divination and religion of the yoruba people. This is an excellent book for anyone seeking an introduction to ifa and yoruba religious traditions. Ifa is a way of life yoruba people believe ifa is part of the body, the mind and the soul. Louis djisovi ikukomi eason offers a combination of personal, historical and solicitous accounts on ifa, the yoruba divination deity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the handbook of yoruba religious concepts. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts firestorm books. Ifa teaches us that the spiritual existence is the real state that determines all other existence and connect both the physical with spiritual and link the two to the divine state of life, manifestating in the inner being or world of men before the universe pick. We are attempting to provide good honest information that may otherwise be difficult for. Yoruba religion ifa history and interesting facts in 2019. The yoruba religion comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practice of the yoruba people. The author does an amazing job laying a foundation for understanding in addition to fueling the flame of curiosity. Yoruba culture consists of cultural philosophy, religion and folktales. Yoruba eshu known as echu or exu in latin america is an orisha spirit reflecting god in the religion of yoruba from the yoruba people originating from presentday nigeria. According to oral literature, the practice of ifa originated as far back as eight thousand years ago.
This is an introductory article that will summarize these concepts to give the reader a highlevel idea about these ifa traditions. Voodoo, hoodoo and slave magic by stephen ashley, city of 201 gods. In this article we will go over ifa religion beliefs and the foundational concepts that support the yoruba religion. This is a simple, beautiful and powerful ifa prayer. Orunmila is identified as the grand priest, as he is who revealed divinity and prophecy to the world. Understanding the yoruba religious beliefs and concepts. Ifa is not just a religion but a spiritual consciousness that raise the level of awareness to different dimension known in existence. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship by chief. They are embodied in ifa divination, and are known as the tripartite book of enlightenment in yorubaland and in its diaspora. Using sites in nigeria and the united states, he reveals various aspects of the religious practices and festivals that are. A consult with numerology merges classic consultation with personal and universal energies cast through ifa.
Ifa works ritual, ceremony, ebo, cleansings, initiation. Present day yorubaland birthplace of the yoruba religion. Nearly all the sacrificeebo of ifa yoruba religion are offered to the orisas as a result of divination. In this episode, we go much deeper using the african spiritual system of the yoruba culture namely ifa. Ifa yoruba religion is practiced not just among the yorubas in nigeria but also throughout west africa, the americas and the canary islands. This is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. Sep 20, 2012 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. In this introductory volume, baba ifa karade provides an easily understandable overview of the yoruba religion. The truth about the ancient african yoruba religion the pan. The first epoch is a history of cosmogony and cosmology. Ifa and my own life experiences has previously made known to me they we can convert poison into medicine. Yoruba cultural thought is a witness of two epochs.
An ifa consult is the superior method of divination. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yoruba s is sacrifice. In the tradition of ifa orisha the traditional practice of the yoruba people of south western nigeria sacrifice is important, it is the most important of this tradition. The yoruba s believes that with sacrifice all problems can be solved and it is through the consultation with ifa. Where i is an odd count or a heads result, and ii is an even count or a tails result, the sixteen basic patterns and their yoruba names are set forth in the sidebar. Ifa is a traditional religion of the people of yoruba race before it becomes a world religion. The other coauthor and true creator of the book is the late great master babalawo of ifa, dr. Ifa religion beliefs learn about the concepts of ifa. He describes 16 orisha and shows us how to work with divination, to use the chakras to internalize the teachings of yoruba, and describes howto create a sacred place of worship. Book the book on paloby baba raul canizares deities, initiatory rituals and ceremonies english botanica ireorishas9963 sw 142 avenuemiami, fl 33186 kendall 322581473205. He describes the sixteen orisha, or spirit gods, and shows us how to work with divination, use the energy centers of the body to internalize the teachings of yoruba, and create a sacred place of worship. The yorubas believes that with sacrifice all problems can be solved and it is through the consultation with ifa that the solution is meted out.
The yoruba s believes that with sacrifice all problems can be solved and it is through the consultation with ifa that the solution is meted out. Ifa religion, yoruba religion, yemaya orisha, yoruba language, yoruba orishas, voodoo hoodoo, esoteric art, african culture, spiritual inspiration yoruba is a member of the voltaniger branch of the nigercongo language family spoken in nigeria, benin, togo and a number of other countries by about 28 million people. Books of santeria, ifa o, lucumi, spiritualism, yoruba. Popular yoruba religion books goodreads share book. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts ifa karade. Ifa the tradition of sacrifice embracing spirituality. Popular ifa books share book recommendations with your. They occupied an area bounded by the niger river, and including what is now known as the benin republic, southwestern nigeria, and part of togo.
Mbiti afrocentricity by molefi kete asante the handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade the healers by ayi kwei armah jambalaya. In this accessible introduction, baba ifa karade provides an overview of the yoruba tradition and its influence in the west. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts baba ifa karade. Jul 11, 2014 in the tradition of ifaorisha the traditional practice of the yoruba people of south western nigeria sacrifice is important, it is the most important of this tradition. In this way, ifa and the babalawo priesthood are responsible for directing the adherents of all the orisas by leading querents to them. Religion, yoruba african people, divination, orishas, religious life and customs, african americans, history, accessible book, geomancy, poetry, protected. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Baba ifa karade holds a degree in africana studies from rutgers university and has written a number of books about the yoruba ifa culture. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa by philip j.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Ifa is practiced throughout the americas, west africa, and the canary islands, in the form of a complex religious system, and plays a critical. Seeing into somebody elses life is a wonderful thing, and now i can teach others who may not understand what yoruba religion is, or. This last is the ultimate character for ifa is the universality, that the yoruba say that orunmila ifa talks in all languages, lives within all religions, that none is distant, because ifa. This site was created for the sole purpose of reaching all people interested in the ifa yoruba religion, ifa religion beliefs and the ifa divination system. These form the basis of ifa traditional spiritual knowledge and are the foundation of all yoruba divination systems. In yoruba tradition, when you want offer a prayer, you will get all the items prescribe for such prayer through ifa consultation. While many others consider it to be an ifa spiritual system. Ifa religion, yoruba religion, yemaya orisha, yoruba language, yoruba orishas, voodoo hoodoo, esoteric art, african culture, spiritual inspiration yoruba is a member of the voltaniger branch of the nigercongo language family spoken in nigeria, benin, togo and.
It also refers to the verses of the literary corpus that is known as odu ifa. Ile ori lagba is a site for african tradtional religion, orisa worship, lucumi, santeria, ifa, orisha, yoruba religion, divination, initiation and learning. Ifa religion is an indigenous, earth centered african spiritual tradition which was conceptualized by the yoruba people of nigeria, west africa. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade.
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