Being neoBabaylans in this modern times, we
still perform the roles of the ancient Babaylans as warriors, teachers,
healers, and visionaries.
As Warriors, we:
a. battle
injustices through subtle activism;
b. advocate for
equality and justice.
As Teachers, we:
a. live our ways
portraying the love for our country, and taking pride in its culture;
b. conduct studies
and researches on ancient culture for appreciation and integration in our daily
lives.
As Healers, we:
a. attune ourselves
with the cycles of the earth: rejoice in times of harvest, and appease the
spirits in times of scarcity and when their favor is needed;
b. heal the earth
through healing rituals and dances;
c. devote our time
studying and trying out herbal remedies for health restoration.
As Visionaries, we:
a. establish a
connection within the self and with others through guided introspections,
dialogues and rituals;
b. establish
connection with the divinities through celebratory rituals and personal
meditations;
c. explore
ourselves and the universe to understand our existence and our relationship
with the rest of the living things;
d. recognize the
rest of the living beings as our brothers and sisters, living with them in
coexistence;
e. recognize the
Earth as a living being, a mother to us all;
f. Find ways to
make our community a better place to live.
