Theological Concepts Ori
Ifa Theology; volume 1
Inner Peace the Yoruba Concept of Ori
By Awo Falokun Fatunmbi Egbe Ifa Ogunti Ode Remo
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
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Introduction Ori The Ifa Concept Ara The Ifa Concept Ori – Inu The Ifa Concept Egbe The Ifa Concept Ipako The Ifa Concept Ile The Ifa Concept
of Consciousness of the Physical Body of the Inner Self of Emotional Guidance of Balance Between Head and Heart of the Extended Family
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Acknowledgements
I want to thank those who taught me that the key to understanding the Mystery of Creation is through an understanding of the mystery of self. Kikan mase Araba Adesanya Awoyade who
accepted me into his family without hesitation and told me the way to understand self was to call red, red and to call black, black. Kikan
mase Baba Medahochi who is a true friend. A special thanks to Iyanla who reached out and offered me some kind words at a time when I needed a little encouragement. In terms of making this book possible I want to extend a special thanks to Francis Charteris for her unrestrained suggestions as an editor to Aboyade Omobola (www.windshispers) for her persistent encouragement, to Esubiyi (http://www.galleryesubiyii.com) for his inspired artwork, and to Ron Williams for having the vision to make this series possible to all of you I say a dupe pupo. Ire Awo Falokun Fatunmbi Egbe Ifa Ogunti Ode Remo
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Introduction
Spirit can’t give you what the head won’t accept. Yoruba Proverb
How we see the world informs how we see our self. How we see our self informs how we treat others. How we treat others is a
measure of character. In the language of traditional Yoruba religion: Ayanmo ni iwa-pele, iwa-pele ni Ayanmo. Destiny is good character, good character is destiny. This saying means, when your future is unclear, simply do the right thing in the moment and you will be guided towards your fullest potential. The traditional religion of Yoruba culture is called Ifa. The word Ifa means
Inner Peace the Yoruba Concept of Ori
By Awo Falokun Fatunmbi Egbe Ifa Ogunti Ode Remo
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
1
Introduction Ori The Ifa Concept Ara The Ifa Concept Ori – Inu The Ifa Concept Egbe The Ifa Concept Ipako The Ifa Concept Ile The Ifa Concept
of Consciousness of the Physical Body of the Inner Self of Emotional Guidance of Balance Between Head and Heart of the Extended Family
2
Acknowledgements
I want to thank those who taught me that the key to understanding the Mystery of Creation is through an understanding of the mystery of self. Kikan mase Araba Adesanya Awoyade who
accepted me into his family without hesitation and told me the way to understand self was to call red, red and to call black, black. Kikan
mase Baba Medahochi who is a true friend. A special thanks to Iyanla who reached out and offered me some kind words at a time when I needed a little encouragement. In terms of making this book possible I want to extend a special thanks to Francis Charteris for her unrestrained suggestions as an editor to Aboyade Omobola (www.windshispers) for her persistent encouragement, to Esubiyi (http://www.galleryesubiyii.com) for his inspired artwork, and to Ron Williams for having the vision to make this series possible to all of you I say a dupe pupo. Ire Awo Falokun Fatunmbi Egbe Ifa Ogunti Ode Remo
3
Introduction
Spirit can’t give you what the head won’t accept. Yoruba Proverb
How we see the world informs how we see our self. How we see our self informs how we treat others. How we treat others is a
measure of character. In the language of traditional Yoruba religion: Ayanmo ni iwa-pele, iwa-pele ni Ayanmo. Destiny is good character, good character is destiny. This saying means, when your future is unclear, simply do the right thing in the moment and you will be guided towards your fullest potential. The traditional religion of Yoruba culture is called Ifa. The word Ifa means