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| Appeasing the spirits of the land |
The Binabaylan Tradition is a practice of the old Babaylan Ways. It
is a reconstruction of the ancient practices and rituals of the Babaylans. The
progressive reconstruction, and understanding of these practices and rituals
are incorporated based on researches from books, online sites, oral tradition,
and first-hand interviews of existing yet diminishing old healers and folks,
mainly in the Western Visayas region.
This tradition respects and values everything that has life. It
recognizes the interconnectedness of all living things and its interdependence
with one another. It acknowledges that supernatural beings exist and seeks to
live with them in coexistence.
This revival of the ancient Babaylan Ways focuses more into
healing, wisdom-sharing, preservation of culture, love of country, and
establishment of a strong connection with the Divinities.
