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35,000 BCE
Ancient Times
The roots of Huna can be traced back to ancient Hawaiian spirituality and the wisdom of the indigenous people of Hawaii. -
Max Freedom Long Intro to Kahuna
Max Freedom Long, an American writer, traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to work as an elementary school teacher. Within his time there he grew an interest in the ancient practices of kahunas (kahuna meaning “keeper of the spirit” is equivalent to a priest). While doing so, none of the experts in this religion or priest would speak to him and give him more knowledge on the practices nor history. Max was unable to figure out the inner meanings of the religion. -
Max Freedom Long depart from Hawaii
Max Freedom Long left Hawaii, due to personal decisions as well as financial difficulties. Leaving Honolulu, Max was under the impression that he would never learn the secrets of the religion. But Max’'s return to the US impacted his work significantly. Being back in the States allowed Long to learn more about the practices of kahunas. -
Adoption of "Huna"
The religious system that Max Freedom was developing was adopted as “Huna”. The word “Huna” stemmed from the Hawaiian word which means secrets. Max Freedom Long stated that he woke with a revelation and the secrets were encoded in the Hawaiian language. -
Huna fellowship
Max Freedom Long founded the Huna Fellowship, an organization dedicated to the study and practice of Huna. -
Uprise of Huna
Freedom’s first book about Huna “The Secret Science Behind Miracles'' was published. It gained popularity among people interested in alternative spirituality and metaphysics. It introduced Huna concepts to a wider audience and sparked curiosity about the teachings. His book initially laid a foundation for further exploration and study of Huna principles. -
Turning Point
Huna gained wider recognition and interest, attracting followers and practitioners from around the world. But with the wider recognition of Huna came challenges, different perspectives attracted skeptics and critics who questioned its validity and blending of traditional Hawaiian beliefs with outside influences. Some believed it was a bit of cultural appropriation due to the blend of traditional beliefs and outside influence that refers to a non-Hawaiian in the US. -
Present Day
Huna continues to be studied, practiced, and adapted by individuals and groups who are drawn to its teachings on personal growth, spirituality, and connection with nature.