ARA IFA: IJO ORUNMILA

ARA IFA: IJO ORUNMILA

The Head Chief of all Ifa in the Universe

Chief Araba Agbaye of Ile Ife Oluisese Adisa Mokanranwole

Welcome to Ara Ifa Ijo Orunmila!!!

Mission Statement:

There is no better mission in life other than sharing information and teaching the love that is Ifa. It is the development of and growth of our character with the principles of faith, belief, compassion, and committment to the ideals of non-judgement of our fellow human beings that we must all strive for. It is Awo Fasina Falade's desire to share the teachings of Olodumare through Ifa. In corresponding and communicating through the Holy Odu, the spiritual cosmology of the Egun, the Orisa, the Irunmole, and Orunmila, we learn how to successfully achieve our destinies and develop our character..

The development of Good Character is quintessential and can only be achieved through endurance and perseverance in the face of life's difficulties. Being able to walk through this world's obstacles without complaint and still continue to persevere in the face of adversity is what Ifa teaches. By orienting our inner most thoughts with the morals of our ancestors of good character, we can achieve our destinies and have fulfilling lives of peace, joy, and spiritual prosperity.

May this website provide you with a foundation from which to build your knowledge on the Ifa Tradition. Everything presented here is basic information that all Ifa devotees should know and incorporate in their everyday lives.

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Temple Dress Code and Etiquette

The dress code of the temple is traditional african but if you do not possess african style attire, you may wear white or light colored clothing. This is a house of Ifa and must observe absolute respect at all times. Shoes must always be removed when entering the shrine room.

Obinrin/Ladies

You are the mothers of this temple and in being mothers you bring the element of nurturing, love, comfort, warmth, discipline, and education. Mothers are the first educators of life as we understand it. It is the mothers who create the definition of guidance for our children. Therefore, it is the mothers who with love and nurturing bring positive communication and clarity to the temple atmosphere.

Okunrin/Gentlemen

You are the fathers of the temple and in being so you bring guidance, direction and set the tone of the atmosphere in the temple. The fathers must maintain a brotherly atmosphere and give fatherly guidance to the temple children.

Omo/Children

Children are our future. They are our ancestors who have returned to us. We must remind them to behave and teach them behaviors that are traditional in values. It is our responsibility to teach them how to approach the shrines and greet and respect the elders.

Alejo/Visitors

It is our duty to make each visitor feel comfortable and at ease. Show them that they are at home and always greet them. Introduce yourself to them and get them to do the same. Generate a family attitude of love, not a judging desire to learn or to come back to tradition.

Ifa Shrine at Ijo Orunmila

Temple Activities

Ifa Classes/Clases de Ifa

Tuesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm

martes 7:30pm a 9:30pm

$10 dollars per class

$10 dolares por clase

(Las clases se dan en ingles pero nosostros traducimos todo al espanol si es necesario)

Dafa/Ifa Divination/Registros

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3:00pm to 6:00pm

lunes, miercoles, y jueves 3:00pm a 6:00pm

(Call Baba Fasina for an appointment during these hours)

(Por favor llame a Baba Fasina para hacer un cita durante estas horas)

Communal Night and Dafa/Ifa Divination

Noche comunitaria y de Dafa/Registros

Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm

viernes 7:30pm a 9:30pm

Advanced Ifa Classes

Clases avanzadas de Ifa

Yoruba Olodumare Ile

Classes are held twice a month Sundays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm and again 1pm to 3pm. Which date you attend and time depends on the booklet you are studying.

Las clases son dos veces al mes domingo y sabado desde las 10:30am a 12:30pm y otra vez desde las 1pm a 3pm. Cual clase usted toma depende en el numero del libro que estes estudiando.

Only Yoruba Olodmare Ile members are allowed to these meetings

Solo miembros de Yoruba Olodumare Ile pueden venir a estas juntas

Please get in touch to offer comments or find out more information about the temple and it's activities. Please email Ayodele at ayodelebomba@hotmail.com

Ara Ifa: Ijo Orunmila