Iban Longhouse: A Selection of physical and spiritual aspects

This part contains three important principles. It demonstrates by way of a three-dimensional computer study the variations of structural design of different types of longhouses and sections into which the “acteurs” of ceremonies and rituals are integrated, to bring their actions to life. Furthermore it describes with detailed illustrations selected pelian and saut-rites. A graphic explains the spiritual aspect of the relation between the ritual area, the action of the messengers (bats/ wind), to call for help of manang raja menjaya and selempandai, the “god” who is able to recast the human. A review summarizes concepts of diagnosis and treatment. Another review of composition and structure of acting forces and members in the complex of “holistic healing” complete these comparative studies.

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CULTURE OF HEALING IN MALAYSIA
Preservation of Culture and Recording of Traditions

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These series were introduced in 1991 by Prof. Dr. R. Werner in order to preserve the HERITAGE of Malaysia’s
multiracial HEALING CULTURES. It is a multicultural approach and encompasses the following sub-series.

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The INTRODUCTION VOLUME
TRANSCULTURAL HEALING / The Whole Human

A: Malay Culture of Healing
VOL. I - ROYAL HEALER: THE LEGACY OF NIK ABDUL RAHMAN BIN HJ. NIK DIR OF KELANTAN
VOL. II - MEDICINES IN MALAY VILLAGES

B CHINESE Culture of Healing
VOL. I - WU CHU CHUAN - WU CHI CHUAN AND THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES/ INTRODUCTION TO THE CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS
VOL. II - THERAPEUTIC TO THE CHINESE FOR STIFF JOINTS AND MUSCLES ACHE

C ABORIGINES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Culture of Healing
VOL. I - MAH MERI OF MALAYSIA: Art and Culture
VOL. II - JAH HET OF MALAYSIA: Art and Culture
VOL. III - BOMOH POYANG: Traditional Medicine and Ceremonial Art of the Aborigines of Malaysia
VOL. IV - MANANG: Multi-Disciplinary and Comperative Studies of the Iban Healer

• Part I - LUPONG: THE MANANG HEALING KIT
• Part II - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES: OF THE IBAN - MANANG
• Part III - IBAN MANANG AND LEMAMBANG
• Part IV - IBAN LONGHOUSE: SELECTION OF PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS

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