


Common questions
Common questions
1- Lemba, what is it?
It is an initiatory order, a spiritual brotherhood, a school of wisdom and initiation within the great African spiritual tradition.
2- What are the objectives of Lemba?
As the art of inner tranquility, Lemba aims to pacify the inner and outer forces, to facilitate the connection to the Supreme Creator.
3- What is the main practice of Lemba?
Ninga, (sung meditation)
4- How is Lemba Universal?
Lemba deals with the human condition, the possibilities of its inner perfection, and its relationship with the Supreme Being.
5- What happens after death?
We join the spirit world. Initiates enter the constellation of the ancestors, and those who have reached the sublime state of inner completeness find themselves melted into eternity.
6- What does Ninga mean?
The word Ninga means to vibrate. Ninga is a common spiritual exercise within the tradition.
7- What is the human being made of?
The human being is made of a physical body, the soul, and the divine breath.
8- What is the spiritual authority in Lemba?
The spiritual authority in Lemba is called Mfumu Lemba.
9- Lemba is part of the great African spiritual tradition, how is its wisdom universal?
All Universal wisdom comes from somewhere. Christianity comes from the Middle East, Buddhism comes from Asia, etc. Just as Lemba comes from somewhere in Africa. And as has been said, Lemba deals with the human condition, its perfectibility, and its relationship with the Supreme Being.
10- What is the relationship between Lemba and Ngunza?
It is a little bit the same thing. Ngunza is more popular, Lemba is more esoteric.
