The Second Pillar of Hawaiian Spiritual Practice

Discover the sacred practice of pule — the Hawaiian art of prayer used to seek guidance, open healing work, and give thanks to Na Akua and the ancestors.

Before healing work begins, there is prayer.

Before knowledge is received, there is prayer.

Before sacred work is opened, there is prayer.

In Hawaiian tradition this practice is known as pule.

Pule is not simply asking for something.

It is communication with Nā Akua and Nā Kūpuna — the higher beings and the ancestors who guide the living.

In this masterclass, Kumu Paʻa Kawika introduces the foundations of traditional Hawaiian prayer, known as pule, and the role prayer plays within Hawaiian spiritual and healing traditions.

PULE – The Sacred Art of Prayer

Saturday March 28

7pm AEDT/ 9am CET/ 10pm Hawaii (HST) Friday March 27

If someone comes to mind who may appreciate learning about the Hawaiian practice of pule, you are welcome to share this gathering with them.

THE ANATOMY OF HAWAIIAN PRAYER

Prayer is not simply random words spoken into the air.

Pule has structure and intention.

During this masterclass you will learn the traditional components of a prayer:

1. Recipient

2. Greeting

3. Message

4. Intention

5. Gratitude

6. Sending

7. Closing
   
   

Understanding this structure gives clarity and confidence when offering prayer.

Participants will receive and practice several foundational prayers including:

Prayer for Knowledge

• Used before study and learning.

Opening Prayer for Healing Work

• Used to begin and protect healing work.

Closing Prayer for Healing Work

• Used to release and complete the healing work.

Short chants used in healing and spiritual work will also be shared.

Including chants for:

• healing

• protection

• gratitude

• closing sacred work

These chants help maintain alignment and intention during spiritual practice.

In Hawaiian understanding, prayer is not only about the words spoken.

The state of the person offering the prayer matters.

Participants will learn the four qualities that prepare a person for prayer:

• Haʻahaʻa — humility

• Malie — calmness

• Pono — correct intention

• Aloha — respectful regard

These qualities establish the proper relationship when communicating with Na Akua and Na Kupuna.

Prayer is one of the central Hawaiian spiritual practices that prepares a person before:

• healing work
• reconciliation work
• teaching
• ceremony

There is PULE.

This masterclass provides the foundation that supports deeper practices such as:

• Ho‘oponopono
• Lomilomi
• Hula
• All other Hawaiian healing traditions

 before healing work, learning, and ceremony.

This masterclass is open to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of prayer.

It may be especially meaningful for:

• spiritual seekers
• bodyworkers and healers
• students of Hawaiian traditions
• those seeking a daily spiritual practice

No previous experience is required.

Limited gathering — live teaching.

Saturday March 28

• 7:00 PM Australia (AEDT)
• 9:00 AM Europe (CET)
• 4:00 AM New York (EDT)
• 12:00 AM Los Angeles (PDT) 
• 10:00 PM Hawaii (PST) Friday March 27

Format: Live Online Workshop

Recording available* 

Length: Approximately 2.5–3 hours

Participants will receive:

• guided teachings
• foundational prayers
• sacred chants
• opportunities for practice

What is a Hawaiian prayer for healing?

In Hawaiian tradition, prayers offered before healing work are known as pule. These prayers acknowledge Nā Akua and the ancestors and ask for guidance, clarity, and alignment before healing work begins.

If you feel called to deepen your relationship with prayer and learn the Hawaiian practice of pule, you are welcome to join this workshop.

Prayer is the beginning of the path.

PULE – The Sacred Art of Prayer

Masterclass: $110 AUD

Optional add-on:

PULE Practice Recording + Prayer Guide: $33 AUD

MOK Members: Included

If someone comes to mind who may appreciate learning about the Hawaiian practice of pule, you are welcome to share this gathering with them.