Its sacred narratives and divination focus have been welldiscussed, but less attention has been given to the rich resource it offers in ethical teachings. The paper goes on to demonstrate how ifa oral text amplifies the wider consequences of certain ethical teachings in order to secure a viable social order. A goal of this program is to facilitate adult students to complete their degree and as such, there is inherent flexibility in transferring existing credit. A babalawo would divine and identify which of the 256 odu would be their. Our 3 basic beliefs and guiding principles at the beginning of this statement of ethics will give you a general idea of correct company ethics.
Although karengas job was not to provide an exhaustive list of odu, he does do a good job at pointing to the ethical meanings behind many of the odu which causes the reader to transpose those sayings with sayings we have learned since child. Ancient afrikan sacred text is a collection of 255 of the 256 odu ifa sacred verses there are no verses from ofun ogbe as taught in the isese ifaorisha tradition of the yoruba. Relationships in the family united nations university. Code of ethics specifically for ifa and orisa priests endorsed and approved by the international counsel for ifa religion icir below are the general rules set by the international council for ifa religion that govern the practice of ifa worldwide.
Dec 15, 2014 before engagement began, students participated in the anonymous ethical survey on values and beliefs they hold regarding biodiversity. Phil philosophy the eastern and western traditions with particular attention being paid to their views about the basis of right action and the nature of good and evil. Maulana ndabezitha karenga, previously known as ron karenga is an african american. I love that there are us few that choose to research the truth of african divination and not us hoodoo. Maulana karenga owhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of. Originally and still presently memorized in their entirety by priests, in the last century or so theyve been written down and translated into english. Visuality as media of communication in african divination systems and to underscore their relationships with related ritualistic and oracular activities andor actions, and to emphasize their importance within the context of an oracle that makes statements about future events or about the truth. The ethics and religious liberty commission exists to assist the churches by helping them understand the moral demands of the gospel, apply christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy, and to promote religious liberty in cooperation with the churches and other southern baptist entities. An introduction to islamic law, joseph schacht, 1964, religion, 304 pages. Opele also known as ireree was a slave to orunmila who bought him from the market to serve as a house help.
Im no fan of karenga and i was hesitant to purchase because of other suggestions that it is a copy of sacred ifa oracle. And this is not only due to the complex web of fetish associated with it but also and this is more. It is a system that leaves ethical questions and concerns to the secular realm. Southern baptist convention the ethic and religious liberty. Pdf free odu ifa ika pdf odu ifa ika click here to access this book free download odu ifa books il dafa june 5th 2017 jaap verduijn s odu ifa collection ifa divination texts and metaphysisical observations in the english language arranged in alphabetical order if wikipedia june 6th 2017 if is a religion and system of divination and refers to the verses of the literary corpus known as the. It is very easy to read, unlike most ifa literature and insightful as far as the moral teachings of ifa from the odu, also great for beginners. The odu verses presented are insightfuland necessary especially because there are so many ethical lapses with. But, remember no guide or manual can give you a complete set of rules. Code of ethics specifically for ifa and orisa priests. Odu ifa says that one who makes a small sacrifice will have a small result odu, 45. The spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa of ancient. These ese come from wande abimbola, a prominent ifa scholar and priest. The divinity of odu ifa was captured in the account of karenga.
To ensure an effective learning experience for online. Maulana karenga nowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of. The leadership major is a flexible academic degree that focuses on characteristics and skills necessary to lead in organizational and social contexts, and emphasizes ethical leadership, legal issues, written and oral communication skills. Furthermore, odu ifa is referred to as the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of the yoruba people karenga, 1999. Ethics the moral principles and values that govern the actions and decisions of an individual and serve as guidelines on how you are going to act when faced with moral dilemmas. It says to us be able to suffer without surrendering and persevere in what you do odu, 150.
Secrets of the odus of ifa 3 when this odu is seen, the clients body is cleansed with anil bluecolored mineral balls mixed with water and that water is also thrown onto the floor, is left there for a short while, and finally, it is mopped up. The odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, is one of the great sacred texts in the world and a classic of african and world literature. The ethical teachings bilingual by maulana karenga, wande abimbola isbn. Soda pdf is the solution for users looking to merge multiple files into a single pdf document. I have been using this divination for over 15 years, and i find that more african americans are afraid of this more than any other culture. Members of the old dominion university community are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards and principles of integrity. The successful good person was cautious, respectful of elders and committed to and persistent in hard work.
The ese, considered as the most important part of ifa divination, are chanted by the priests in poetic language. Ethics the moral principles and values that govern the actions and decisions of an individual and serve as guidelines on how you are going to act when faced with. Plus, youll learn what to do if you have any questions or concerns about what is correct and ethical conduct. Each question was first read aloud and students could ask for clarification. Yoruba idea of the good life in ifa literary corpus. Each one of the 256 odu has its specific divination signature, which is determined through a procedure held by thebabalawo using sacred palmnuts and a divination chain. Pdf this article retrieves and articulates key elements in marcus garveys philosophy that point toward a. Strategies for avoiding ethical abuses gurak and lannon always cite your sources if the information or data is not your own give the audience everything it needs to know give people a clear understanding of what the information means never manipulate information or data in your writing or in your visuals use common sense andor follow your companys confidentiality guidelines would i. Personal success among the yoruba ultimately was defined in terms of family relations.
In south korea, ancestor worship, which is a practice of confucianism, is still performed in many households and values of ethical teachings are considered very importantly. His orisainspired teachings will help individuals develop selfrespect and an. Confucius 551479 bce was a chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the spring and autumn period of chinese history. A collection of verses from the 256 ifa odu with commentary. In spite of the numerous articles and books devoted to it, ifa remains an intractable subject for many, a bewildering cellar of ancient wisdom. This paper draws largely on ifa, both as a complete yoruba philosophy and a primordial moral theorist, and questions the spurious impression that religion is the foundation of morality. Pdf merge combinejoin pdf files online for free soda pdf. Her research interests include satisfaction across the lifespan, strengthsbased.
Mission statement of your business a concise communication of your purpose, business definition, and values. Old dominion university recognizes its duty to uphold the publics trust and confidence, not only in following laws and regulations, but in following high standards of ethical behavior. The other coauthor and true creator of the book is the late great master babalawo of ifa, dr. Certainly that is true of the yoruba religion and ifa divination as it has survived.
Study 35 terms business ethics chapter 6 flashcards. Pdf the moral anthropology of marcus garveyin the fullness of. The ethical teachings by maulana karenga goodreads. The first point to be noted is the rapid expansion of the university system in terms of the numbers of institutions and enrolment of students since the 1960s. Office of academic affairs odu old dominion university. Oskooi master of arts in philosophy san diego state university, 2009 science and religion have for centuries had a tumultuous relationship. These provide a moral map and ethical framework that can be used to. Iwe odu ifa pdf fill online, printable, fillable, blank. Also, a central moral quest in the ifa spiritual and ethical tradition is to achieve iwapele, a gentle character or. The yoruba origin ifa system of knowledge, spiritual development and divination. This was a 15question survey focusing on ethical questions, values, and judgments, and it was repeated at the end of the unit. This book presents a broad account of the present knowledge of the history and outlines the system of islamic law. A collection of verses from the 256 ifa odu with commentary fasola, awo fategbe fatunmbi on.
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