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.

What you’ll learn inside

1) The Dumagat Creation Narrative & Cosmology
Explore how the world begins in the highlands and why the mountains symbolize permanence and resilience—offering an ethical map for ecological stewardship and community life.

2) Who is Makidepat?
Understand Makidepat’s multi‑layered role—as creator and sustainer of life, axis of ecological ethics, and spiritual anchor amid displacement and modernization.

3) Rituals, Prayers, and Daily Devotions
Learn authentic invocations such as Pagdayaw ken Makidepat and the Panata ng Paglilingkod, with faithful translations and guidance for practice before work, hunting, planting, or conflict resolution.

4) Urban & Diaspora Adaptations
Receive practical prayers for city life—bringing the sacredness of creation into busy, modern environments and multicultural gatherings.

5) Ethics & Leadership Shaped by Prayer
See how invocation guides ethical choices, environmental behavior, and leadership decisions—shifting communities from exploitation to stewardship and from isolation to engagement.

6) Preservation & Community Empowerment
Discover how Indigenous & Community Conserved Areas (ICCA) and projects like Baloy Kabalat protect sacred landscapes, language, and rituals—and how you can support these efforts.

7) Integration into Education & Interfaith Practice
Get ready-to-use curriculum ideas, interfaith rituals, and eco‑spiritual ceremonies (e.g., water blessing) that honor Dumagat wisdom and foster global harmony.

Inside the book

• Clear introductions to Dumagat worldview and Sierra Madre’s spiritual axis.
• Authentic invocations in Umiray Dumaget with Tagalog and English, plus Seven Vows to Makidepat for daily practice.
• Practical guidance for bringing prayer into decisions, relationships, and environmental action.
• Action frameworks for cultural preservation, ICCA advocacy, and youth engagement.
• Ready‑made interfaith templates (Shared Invocation Circle, Eco‑Spiritual Offering, Water Blessing Ceremony).

Who this book is for

• Indigenous advocates & community leaders seeking ethical, culturally rooted conservation models.
• Educators & curriculum designers integrating indigenous knowledge, language preservation, and ecological ethics.
• Interfaith ministers & ritual facilitators crafting inclusive ceremonies with authentic indigenous elements.
• Urban and diaspora practitioners yearning for grounded, eco‑spiritual practices aligned with ancestral wisdom.

Why readers love it

• Rooted & rigorous: Combines lived ritual, language fidelity, and accessible scholarship to honor Dumagat tradition without romanticizing or diluting it.
• Practical & transformative: Turns prayer into daily action—guiding ethical choices, leadership, and environmental care.
• Community-centered: Elevates ICCA, Baloy Kabalat, and youth engagement as pathways to resilience and cultural continuity.

Call to Action

If you feel called to honor indigenous wisdom, protect sacred landscapes, and live your values with integrity—download Sacred Sierra Madre today. Your purchase supports Templong Anituhan’s mission to preserve Indigenous Filipino Spirituality and to build bridges of peace and sustainability across communities.

Bless the work. Live the vow.
PAGDAYAW TA MAKIDEPAT!