{"title":"Ócha'ni Lele","description":"\u003cp\u003eÓcha'ni Lele’s works explore profound spiritual traditions and rituals, offering insightful perspectives on sacred practices such as those found in Santería. Readers seeking to deepen their understanding of spirituality and cultural heritage will find a thoughtful blend of personal development and religious exploration within these titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on the intersection of faith and personal growth, Ócha'ni Lele’s books invite reflection and transformation. Ideal for those interested in self-help through a spiritual lens, these writings provide a meaningful journey into the mysteries of ritual and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"osogbo-by-ochani-lele-9781620550984","title":"Osogbo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding osogbo, the spirits of misfortune, we can better overcome them and return to health and balance in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplains how misfortune works in this world as living spirits that plague humanity but are also a catalyst for self-development and conscious evolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShows that we can overcome osogbo through ebó, sacrifice, and hard work as prescribed by consulting the orishas through the casting of the diloggún.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShares more than 40 ancient African sacred stories about the spirits of osogbo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the story of his goddaughter's battle with stage IV cancer, Lucumi priest Ócha'ni Lele explains the role of osogbo, or misfortune, in our lives. While everyone seeks blessings in life, undeserved blessings make us weak and lazy. It is tragedy that encourages us to grow and persevere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the Lucumí beliefs regarding osogbo, he shows that the Lucumí faith is neither fatalistic nor defeatist but healing and life affirming. He shares more than 40 patakís—stories stemming from the ancient Yoruba of West Africa—about the different spirits of osogbo, who, like the orishas, once walked the earth in human bodies. He explains the place of these spirits within the 256 odu of the diloggún, the divination system used in Santería to receive guidance from the orishas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLele shows that the spirits of osogbo are not only concepts but also real deities and that we can, if we understand their nature, fight them through ebó, sacrifice, and hard work. He reveals how the osogbos see themselves as entities of misfortune who stand against life and all that is good in the world. However, in truth, it is misfortune that strengthens us, motivates us, and brings great evolution to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the author shows, “Without bitterness, one could not know sweetness.” Likewise, without misfortune in our lives, we would never know blessings or what it means to be blessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868743258348,"sku":"9781620550984","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27186283482764.jpg?v=1759767679"},{"product_id":"sacrificial-ceremonies-of-santeria-by-ochani-lele-9781594774553","title":"Sacrificial Ceremonies of SanteríA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacrificial Ceremonies of Santería\u003c\/em\u003e explains the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail and shares the ancient African sacred stories that reveal the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice. It chronicles the legal fight, all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory, to establish legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTackling the biggest controversy surrounding his faith, Santería priest Ócha'ni Lele explains for the first time in print the practice and importance of animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament. Describing the animal sacrifice ceremony in step-by-step detail, including the songs and chants used, he examines the thinking and metaphysics behind the ritual and reveals the deep connections to the odu of the diloggun—the source of all practices in this Afro-Cuban faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the legal battle spearheaded by Oba Ernesto Pichardo, head of the Church of the Lukumi of Babaluaiye, over the right to practise animal sacrifice as a religious sacrament, Lele chronicles the fight all the way to its 1993 U.S. Supreme Court victory, which established legal protection for the Santería faith and its practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together oral fragments stemming from the ancient Yoruba of West Africa, the author reconstructs their sacred stories or patakis, demonstrating the well-thought-out metaphysics and spirituality behind the practice of animal sacrifice in the Yoruba and Santería religion. This includes explanations about why each animal can be regarded as food for both humans and the orisha, as well as how sacrifice is not limited to animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShedding light on the extraordinary global growth of this religion over the past 50 years, Lele's guide to the sacrificial ceremonies of Santería enables initiates to learn proper ceremony protocol as well as gives outsiders a glimpse into this most secretive world of the santeros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"...this book is an absolute must-read! You will find here secrets never before revealed to the outside world... you simply cannot ignore this book.\" - Aaron Leitch, author of \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Magickal Grimoires\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"...very useful to students of religion, history, and folklore, as well as general readers eager to know more about this complex religion. It will be a welcome addition to academic and public libraries.\" - Cynthia Duncan, Ph.D., professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma and author of \u003cem\u003eUnraveling the Real: The Fantastic in Spanish American Ficciones\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"...fully researched, the information is balanced and integrated, and Ócha'ni Lele's writing voice is clear, humble, and humorous.\" - Luisah Teish, author of \u003cem\u003eJambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals\u003c\/em\u003e, Founding Mother of Ile Orunmila Oshun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598097760492,"sku":"9781594774553","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f333b0add9920cd91e48d3911860e7a2.jpg?v=1778043833"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ochani-lele.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}