{"product_id":"practical-foundations-of-ifa-paperback","title":"Practical Foundations of Ifa - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOba Ifagbemi Faseye Babatunde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThe Creative Ledge\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe goal of this book is to simplify the concepts of Ifa view and practice, and to empower the practitioner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the leaders of the modern Ifa tradition, \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Foundations of Ifa \u003c\/strong\u003eis a primer for those readers interested in a pragmatic introduction to the Ifa tradition and a blueprint on the caring and maintaining of an Ifa shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handbook is suitable both for those who have already received a hand of Ifa (\u003cem\u003eIsefa\u003c\/em\u003e) or initiation to Ifa (\u003cem\u003eItefa\/Itelodu\u003c\/em\u003e), and also offers a fair and balanced view of what to expect for those who may just want more information, before deciding if Ifa practice is right for them. Written from a flexible point of view, and with full color illustrations on high-quality paper, this handbook is an excellent resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotable topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating a healthy view and practice on the Ifa and Orisa traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core concepts of Ifa practice at the entry level, and a template for a sustainable home practice for personal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the Orisa pantheon and West African cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to propitiate and care for an Ifa shrine at home, including divining for yourself and making basic offerings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllumination of some of the underlying threads that make for successful interfacing with fellow Ifa worshipers and devotees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 Ifa verses to support and inform various topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no substitute for a formal teacher or guide in the practice; rather this handbook will effectively supplement training provided by a competent teacher, and provide an example of one iteration of Ifa practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 24, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47633529733341,"sku":"9798218215910","price":77.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/QywPwIFVzZ9798218215910.webp?v=1773824963","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/practical-foundations-of-ifa-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}