huna
Huna is a modern spiritual and personal development tradition that presents itself as a form of Hawaiian wisdom. The term huna is often said to mean secret or hidden in Hawaiian, and in this context it refers to a body of knowledge about energy, mind, and healing. In mainstream scholarship, however, huna is viewed as a 20th-century synthesis rather than a direct revival of ancient Hawaiian religion or practice.
Historically, huna was popularized in the United States by Max Freedom Long in the mid-20th century. He
Core ideas associated with huna include the view that reality is shaped by energy and thought, and
Huna continues to be taught in various schools and workshops, where it is framed as a modern