Ho’oponopono meditation is a powerful Hawaiian prayer for forgiveness that offers profound healing through its simple yet transformative practice. Rooted in ancient Hawaiian tradition, this method promotes reconciliation, self-love, and emotional balance. Discover how this beautiful prayer can guide you towards inner peace and help you navigate the path of forgiveness with ease.
I often reference this beautiful prayer in my coaching sessions, and I felt it was time to dedicate a blog post to it for future reference. Molly Beauchemin of Grace + Lightness magazine articulates it so beautifully that I’m quoting her directly below:
People who struggle with the concept of forgiveness—whether for themselves or others—often find solace in a deeply healing, age-old practice from Hawai’i. This beautiful Hawaiian Prayer for Forgiveness is known as “Ho’oponopono” (pronounced HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no), and it’s truly lovely.
Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian forgiveness practice that serves as both a communication tool for reconciliation and a method for restoring self-love and balance. It operates similarly to a mantra for self-love and is surprisingly simple.
The term ho’oponopono translates roughly to “cause things to move back in balance” or “make things right.” It embodies a very zen concept. In the native Hawaiian language, “pono” means balance in the context of “life.” When things are in balance, nothing feels off.
Chanting this prayer repeatedly is a powerful way to cleanse yourself of guilt, shame, haunting memories, ill will, or negative thoughts. As a forgiveness practice, it resonates deeply, gradually influencing our inner dialogue.
To try it yourself, sit with your eyes closed and chant the following mantra repeatedly as a form of meditation:
The ho’oponopono prayer goes:
“I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.”
It’s incredibly touching, particularly because of its simplicity with longest name and universality. Regular practice of these four phrases can enhance self-love and self-esteem when needed most, acting as a lullaby to the self and offering a profound approach to forgiving others.
The power of this traditional Hawaiian forgiveness prayer lies in first acknowledging the wrongdoing by saying you’re sorry. Recognizing our feelings is a universal need; ho’oponopono requires acknowledgment of the wrong before forgiveness can be truly given, whether to yourself or someone else.
In the final step, love is acknowledged—for both yourself and others.
Often, people misunderstand forgiveness as total absolution or erasing the wrongdoing, which is futile as it overlooks hurt feelings that can resurface if not addressed.
UNDERSTANDING TRUE FORGIVENESS
True forgiveness is not about forgetting. Instead, ho’oponopono allows us to acknowledge the wrongdoing and hold space for our feelings. We first recognize the problem exists and then consciously choose to move on.
True forgiveness demands both attention and intention. When practiced correctly, it feels like an invisible weight has been lifted.
Historically, the ho’oponopono prayer was used for family reconciliation, known as Ohana. Today, it remains an effective meditation practice for forgiveness, helping people deal with hurt feelings and resentment, as well as healing oneself.
For those burdened with guilt, it’s an accessible method for practicing self-comfort during difficult times.
HO’OPONOPONO FOR SELF-FORGIVENESS
To practice ho’oponopono meditation, take a few deep breaths with your eyes closed and repeat the mantra 7 or 8 times: “I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.” End with a moment of silence to let the message resonate, then open your eyes. How do you feel?
There are also passive ways to engage with this prayer. Some people play the ho’oponopono mantra in the background while working or falling asleep, allowing the positive vibes to permeate their environment. For those who are very hard on themselves, this approach might be more impactful than expected.
Below is a YouTube video featuring Kumu Sabra Kauka, a Hawai’ian elder, historian, educator, and activist, discussing the Hawaiian tradition of Ho’oponopono and its application.
Kauka emphasizes, “It is much bigger to forgive than to carry the burden of blame and to move on. Only by forgiving and moving on can you reach a higher point.”
Watch her explanation here: https://youtu.be/p3eBAD8KgaM
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this post and whether you find value in it. I find it incredibly powerful and use it often, especially when practicing self-compassion.
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