Templong Anituhan

Hand Prayer of the Five Sacred Elements

The Hand Prayer Devotional Handbook presents the hand as a sacred vessel that reflects the cosmos and connects the body to divine forces through intentional prayer.
It introduces a guided practice where each finger represents one of the five elements—Spirit, Fire, Air, Water, and Earth—invoking Bathala, the Diwata, and ancestral energies for balance and healing.
Each finger is paired with a specific prayer that cultivates qualities such as purpose, courage, wisdom, emotional healing, and groundedness.
The handbook emphasizes that hands are not only for prayer but also for action—serving as instruments of healing, charity, and sacred work in daily life.
It also relates these practices to global spiritual traditions, showing how hand gestures and movements are universally used to channel faith, intention, and divine connection

Devotional Guide for Nabansagan: Path of Embodied Relationship with the Diwata

The Devotional Guide for Nabansagan explains the spiritual path of individuals who have received a sacred indigenous name through the Bansagan ritual, guiding them to live out their identity in relationship with the Diwata.
It teaches that being Nabansagan is not only about receiving a name, but about embodying it through daily devotion, prayer, offerings, and spiritual awareness.
The guide outlines structured practices such as the 7–9 day bonding period, daily rituals, communication with the Diwata, and reflective journaling to deepen connection.
It emphasizes that spirituality should be integrated into everyday life, where ordinary actions like eating, breathing, and working become sacred acts.
Ultimately, it presents the Nabansagan path as a lifelong journey of relationship, transformation, and possible service, where the Diwata becomes a constant companion in all aspects of life.

The Story of Umli and the Sacred Creation: An Illustrated Journey into Templong Anituhan Cosmology

The Colorful Umli Storybook tells the origin of the universe beginning with Umli, the unseen Supreme Source who initiated creation.
From Umli emerged the Diwata, who shaped the world using the elements, and the Engkanto, who brought life to nature and its forms.
The Anito were then created as ancestral elders who carry memory, wisdom, and guidance for humanity.
Humans were formed as bridge beings, connected both to the spiritual realm and the natural world, carrying both higher and lower selves.
The story teaches that harmony comes from remembering our connection to Umli, the Diwata, the Engkanto, and the Anito, and living in balance with all creation.

Prayer of the Armor and Blessings

Unearth the ancient spiritual power of the Philippines. The Prayer of the Armor and Blessing is a potent, transformative digital ritual guide deeply rooted in pre-colonial Philippine mythology.

By calling upon the supreme deity Bathala and invoking the sacred names of the Diwatas (guardians and gods) from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, this prayer serves as a spiritual fortress for the modern seeker. Whether you are looking to cleanse negative energy, shield your aura, or manifest ancestral blessings, this sacred text provides a profound connection to the spirits of the land, sky, and sea.

Reclaim your ancestral protection. Don your armor of light. Tap into the power of the Diwatas today.

SACRED SIERRA MADRE: DUMAGAT COSMOLOGY AND REVERENCE FOR MAKIDEPAT

Discover the living heartbeat of the Sierra Madre—and the spiritual wisdom of the Dumagat people.

Sacred Sierra Madre is a groundbreaking, beautifully articulated guide to Dumagat cosmology centered on Makidepat, the Supreme Diwata revered as creator and sustainer of life. Rooted in the ancestral highlands of Sierra Madre, this work illuminates how creation, continuity, and ecological balance are woven into daily practice—transforming hunting, fishing, farming, and care of the land into sacred acts of reciprocity.

Crafted with scholarly clarity and devotional reverence, the book retrieves indigenous prayers in Umiray Dumaget alongside Tagalog and English translations, and presents adaptive invocations for urban and diaspora communities—so anyone, anywhere, can honor Makidepat and live in harmony with nature.

From Animism to Islam: The Role of Tuhan in Maranao Spiritual Heritage

From Animism to Islam: The Role of Tuhan in Maranao Spiritual Heritage is a profound journey into one of the Philippines’ most vibrant spiritual traditions. This book traces the evolution of Maranao cosmology—from its animistic and polytheistic roots to its integration with Islam—while highlighting the central role of Tuhan (Apo sa Langit) as the Supreme Being. It unveils the sacred hierarchy of Diwata (nature spirits) and Tonong (ancestral guardians), explores rituals and symbols like the Sarimanok, and reveals how these beliefs continue to shape cultural identity and spiritual practice today.

The Guardian of the Seven Skies

“The Guardians of the Seven Skies” is a mystical, philosophical reimagining of ancient Maranao folklore. The story follows Apu Adman, a visionary high priest from Templong Anituhan, who breaks thousands of years of fear and isolation to ascend into the highest realm of heaven. There, he confronts Walo, the colossal, thousand-eyed, eight-headed sentinel tasked with guarding the clay jars that hold the life force and consciousness (ulirat) of every living human.

Rather than using trickery or weapons like the heroes of old, Apu Adman extends the hand of friendship, gratitude, and dialogue to this lonely cosmic guardian. Through their sacred conversation, a beautiful covenant is forged—humanizing a feared “monster” and transforming a cold celestial duty into a living spiritual bond that connects the eight directions of the universe to the deep, multi-dimensional nature of human existence.