Today, December 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone for Luntiang Aghama Natural Divine Arts Shrine of Healing Inc. 25 years of unwavering commitment to Indigenous and Traditional Filipino Spirituality.From our humble beginnings in the year 2000 as an online research group, we have grown into a vibrant spiritual community, a living shrine, and an educational … Continue reading Celebrating 25 Years of Luntiang Aghama: Bridging Tradition and Modernity
Aghamic Teachings
Why I Choose the Path of Our Race: Rediscovering the Diwata and the Power of WorkmanSHIP
In a world filled with diverse belief systems—Abrahamic religions, Oriental philosophies, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even the mythologies of Greece, Egypt, and the Americas—why would someone choose to walk the path of Filipino Indigenous Spirituality? For me, the answer is simple yet profound: I have returned to the roots of my race, to the spiritual essence … Continue reading Why I Choose the Path of Our Race: Rediscovering the Diwata and the Power of WorkmanSHIP
Leadership, Family Rivalry, and the Path to National Unity
Leadership is not only about making decisions—it is about embodying values that inspire trust and stability. When personal conflicts, such as family rivalry, enter the public sphere, they can overshadow governance and erode credibility. For a leader of a nation, this situation demands wisdom, humility, and a commitment to the greater good. The Impact of … Continue reading Leadership, Family Rivalry, and the Path to National Unity
Sangguni: Rediscovering the True Filipino Word for Divination
When Filipinos hear the word divination, the common translation offered is panganghula—the act of predicting or guessing the future. However, this interpretation is shallow and misleading. Hula means “guess” or “prediction,” which reduces divination to mere speculation. In its original sense, divination is not about guessing; it is about seeking counsel from the Divine. The … Continue reading Sangguni: Rediscovering the True Filipino Word for Divination
Respecting Animal Rights: Why It Matters and How We Can Act
In the Philippines, animals are more than just companions or sources of livelihood—they are part of our cultural heritage, ecological balance, and spiritual life. Dogs and cats comfort our hearts, while pigs, chickens, cows, and goats sustain our bodies. Yet, their welfare often depends on how we choose to treat them. What the Law Says … Continue reading Respecting Animal Rights: Why It Matters and How We Can Act
Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
In times of political uncertainty and social unrest, many Filipinos feel unheard, unseen, and unprotected. The promise of democracy often fades between elections, leaving citizens with little say in the decisions that shape their lives. As a spiritual leader and educator, I believe that civic engagement is not only a political act—it is a sacred … Continue reading Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
🌀 When the Storm Comes: Preparing for Super Typhoons with Wisdom and Spirit
In the Philippines, typhoons are a part of life. Each year, we brace ourselves for their arrival—sometimes gentle, often fierce. But when a super typhoon strikes, it can leave behind a trail of destruction that tests our strength, faith, and unity. Many ask: Why do typhoons become violent? Are they punishing us? As a Binabaylan, … Continue reading 🌀 When the Storm Comes: Preparing for Super Typhoons with Wisdom and Spirit
Who Shapes Behavior? A Binabaylan Perspective on Family, Church, and Nature
In the sacred worldview of the Binabaylan, behavior is not merely a product of social conditioning—it is a reflection of one's inner balance, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual alignment with the forces of nature. This blog explores the layered question: Who truly shapes the behavior of a person? Is it the family, the school, the church, … Continue reading Who Shapes Behavior? A Binabaylan Perspective on Family, Church, and Nature
Exploring Philippine Religious History and Its Impact
In this article, I want to share the History of Religion in the Philippines as Religion has significant role in Peace Weaving specially in culturally diverse and conflict prone societies like the Philippines. Religion plays an important role in Peace Weaving such as in: Promoting Moral and Ethical Values Religious teachings often emphasize compassion, forgiveness, justice, … Continue reading Exploring Philippine Religious History and Its Impact
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