Posts made in July, 2012

Binhing Banal: The Mandala and Traditional Philippine Sacred Seed, guest post by John Paul “Lakan” Olivares

Posted on Jul 17, 2012 in ancient symbols, history, interpretations

Binhing Banal: The Mandala and Traditional Philippine Sacred Seed,  by John Paul “Lakan” Olivares 890BC Manunggul Jar from Palawan The word Mandala has been universally accepted to describe sacred symbols and patterns, often emanating from a central point or circle. In fact the word Mandala is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “circle”. In the Hindu / Buddhist traditions the mandala takes the form of the Yantra,...

Bahay Baybayin

Posted on Jul 14, 2012 in people, places, resources

Bahay Baybayin is a new cafe in Manila. Please check out their website and visit their cafe when you’re in the...

Behind a Nation: Akbay, Bayan, Anak. Guest post by Jay Malvar

Posted on Jul 10, 2012 in BA, interpretations, KA

Behind a Nation: Akbay, Bayan, Anak. Guest post by Jay Malvar 2003 was the last time I visited the Philippines. I still speak Tagalog, kumupas na (faded), but still speaking.  A lot of people often say it was because we spoke it at home. But I can tell you right now, we spoke a lot of English. My siblings and I know that it is felt when we speak Tagalog: our link to home. When my family speaks to each...