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What I am presenting here is by no means a complete account of the Nine Finger
Cuts that gave the Ninja mystical powers, but it will serve the would be Maho
Tsukai (sorceror) as a very useful and provocative primer.
The exact origins of the
nine cuts are unknown, but it is believed that they were first introduced to
Japan by the Tantric Buddhist Schools of Shingon and Tendai Mikkyo.
It is a common misconception
that the techniques of Kuji were the sole domain of the Ninja. This is not true,
as even a cursory exploration of the Koryu (traditional feudal arts of the
Samurai) will reveal. For instance, the Yagy Shinkage Ryu and the Tenshin Shoden
Katori Shinto Ryu both made use of the Kuji In and Kuji Kiri.
Though the techniques of
Kuji In and Kuji Kiri are closely tied to one another, they in all actuality
serve two very distinct functions. The Kuji In hand positions are used to invoke
nine levels of mystic power. They are a method of focusing the mind and
activating these powers, each in turn. The Kuji Kiri, however, is a form of
practical sorcery, the method of which we will discuss shortly.
When utilizing the Kuji In,
you may find the outward technique less important than your inward understanding
of the concepts symbolized by each of the "cuts". In the beginning, rely more on
what you feel internally, and less on written interpretation.
The Legendary Kuji-In
Kuji-in is the spiritual and mental strength the ninja possessed in the form of
hand signs. These hand signs were believed to be able to channel energy. The
hand signs were taken from the practices of the early Buddhists.
The Kuji-in was used to build confidence and strength in the ninja. It was also
believed to enhance the senses of danger and foresee death for the ninja.
In Kuji-in the thumb represents the source of power (Ku), and the fingers
represent the four elemental manifestations. They are Chi (earth - solids), Sui
(water - liquids), Ka (fire - combustion) and Fu (wind - gases).
There are 81 hand symbols, total, but there are 9 primary ones: Rin,
Kyo, Toh, Sha, Kai, Jin, Retsu, Zai, and Zen. Each
symbol invokes different strengths and abilities in a trained ninja. Rin brings
strength to the mind and body; Hei generates psychic power in order to mask
one's presence; Toh enables the ninja to reach a balance between the solid and
liquid states of the body, which leads to a greater harmony with the universe;
Sha is used to heal oneself or another; Kai gives complete control over the
body's functions, enabling one to slow the heart rate, endure extreme heat and
cold, etc. Jin increases the mind's telepathic powers, giving a highly trained
Ninja the ability to read the character of another; Retsu gives telekinetic
powers, enabling a ninja to stun an opponent with a shout or touch. Zai extends
the harmony gained by merging with the universe. Zen brings enlightenment and
understanding. These symbols take an entire lifetime to truly master.
The nine finger
"cuts" that give the Ninja their power.
Although believed
to be a Ninja secret the Kuji~In was also used by the Samurai. Where it came
from no one is sure but it does have similarities to Hindu and Tibetan Mundras.
The Kuji~In is more a way of concentrating the mind than weaving magic with ones
hands despite many Sensei and Movie companies attempts to prove otherwise.
Below you will find a series of
pictures showing the hand and finger positions for the "popularised" version of
the Ninja Kuji~In. There are several different versions of these finger symbols
that are used by the Ninja and Samurai. I have chosen only to show the basic
form as I believe the secret forms should only be passed on to ones highest
ranked students.
It should be stressed that it is more important to get the mind correct than it
is to have the exact finger positions.
Each cut represents one of the Nine levels of power. I leave it to the student
to decide what is meant by "power" but it has been proven to me time and time
again that as a student progresses so does his level of thinking. I will hint at
this during the description of each cut.
The Nine Levels Are
:-
RIN
- STRENGTH of mind and body
KYO - DIRECTION OF
ENERGY
TOH - HARMONY with
the universe
SHA - HEALING of
self and others
KAI - PREMONITION of
danger
JIN - KNOWING THE
THOUGHTS OF OTHERS
RETSU - MASTERY OF
TIME AND SPACE
ZAI - CONTROL of the
elements of nature
ZEN - ENLIGHTENMENT
When you practice
the cuts you may wish to concentrate on one at a time or you may feel able to
string all nine together. It is suggested that once you are comfortable with the
finger positions that you take each cut one at a time and contemplate the
meaning of that particular cut.
The meaning will be different for each student. For instance the meaning of RIN
for one student may mean being very strong and capable of executive decisions
while for another it may be as simple as being physically well and having a
positive attitude.
As usual, I leave it to the reader to decide which is the better explanation.
It is a good idea to use the breathing exercise mentioned on the
meditation page when you practice the Kuji~in
as without the correct breathing you will not realise your full potential.
RIN
STRENGTH of mind and body
MUDRA: DOKKO IN (VAJRA)
MANTRA: ON BAI SHIRA MAN TO YA SO WA KA
This Kuji
not only focuses physical strength
and intelligence, it also confers physical
well being and attitude.
Middle fingers extended, others interlocked.
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Here )
KYO (PYO)
DIRECTION OF ENERGY
MUDRA: DAIKONGO IN
MANTRA: ON I SHA NA YA IN TA RA YA SO WA KA
This at first
glance may seem to refer to directing energies into action, but it is also the
power to increase one's own inner energy.
Index fingers and thumbs extended, middle fingers curled over index fingers.
Others interlocked.
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TOH
HARMONY with the universe
MUDRA: SOTOJISHI IN
MANTRA: ON JI RE TA RA SHI I TA RA JI BA RA TA NO-O SO WA
KA
There is
more to this than meets the eye. Submit to the All and share its momentum and
its wisdom. The intelligence of an individual is always less than the combined
intelligence of group. Study on this.
Last two fingers extended to form a V (tips touching). Thumbs extended,
others interlocked.
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SHA
HEALING of self and others
MUDRA: UCHIJISHI IN
MANTRA: ON HA YA BAI SHIRA MA TA YA SO WA KAON NO-O
MA KU
SAN MAN DA
What would you
find more useful, the ability to kill or the power to heal? With the development
of your inner power, you will find that you succumb to infection and illness
less and less often. And that you can confer these healing properties upon
others.
Index fingers and thumbs extended, others interlocked.
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KAI
PREMONITION of danger
MUDRA: GEBAKUKEN
MANTRA: BA SA RA DAN KANON A
GA NA YA IN MA YA SO WA
KA
With the
achievement of this cut, you can feel the emotional intent of others, giving you
the advantage of knowing how others will react in a given situation.
All fingers interlocked.
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JIN
KNOWING THE THOUGHTS OF OTHERS
MUDRA: NAIBAKUKEN
MANTRA: ON HI RO TA KI SHA NO
GA JI BA TA I SO WA KAON
CHI RI CHI I BA
RO
Achieving
adepthood with this Kuji confers the ability to "feel" thoughts. Not just
revealing the thoughts of other to you, but also cloaking your thoughts from
others.
All fingers interlocked inwards.
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)
RETSU
MASTERY OF TIME AND SPACE
MUDRA: CHIKEN IN
MANTRA: TA YA SO WA KA
This is mastery
of perception on many levels, This is more than just transcending the limits of
perception. It is also the power to grasp the relativity of perception as it
relates to space/time. The implications of this Kuji are profound.
Index
finger of left hand pointing up with the fingers of the right hand curling round
it. The thumb of the right hand should be pressed against the outside edge of
the nail on the index finger of the left hand).
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ZAI
CONTROL of the elements of Nature
MUDRA: NICHIRIN IN
MANTRA: ON CHI RI CHI I BA RO TA YA SO WA KA
This represents
not so much a control over nature as much as an understanding of the elements of
nature so deep that the Ninja appears to be able to control nature due to
profound insight into its workings.
Fingers outspread, palms out. Index fingers and thumbs touching.
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ZEN
ENLIGHTENMENT
MUDRA: ONGYO IN
MANTRA: ON A RA BA SHA NO-O SO WA KA
"Know thyself" As
the Sufi say: "If you can go ten minutes without a conditioned reaction, then
you are illuminated".
Right hand covering Left hand. Thumb tips touching.
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The Kuji~Kiri is very closely linked with the
Kuji~In and in fact most people confuse the
two. Both are said to have been introduced into Japan with Buddhism.
In the Kuji~In the fingers are used to invoke the nine levels of power used by
the Ninja and Samurai. In the Kuji~Kiri a grid of nine lines are drawn to invoke
these powers and all nine are used at the same time The Kuji~Kiri could almost
be described as pratical magic and it is a way of casting spells.
One use of the Kuji~Kiri dates back to ancient times when Sailors would draw the
Kanji of water on a piece of paper and then overlay this with the nine line
grid. This was said to protect them, as even if the boat sank, the sailor
himself would survive.
The animated picture on the left shows how the grid is drawn on the Kanji. First
start with a horizontal line, then draw a vertical line then another horizontal
etc etc. It is important to do this in the correct order for the spell to work.
The picture on the right shows the name of each line as represented in the
Kuji~In
Another way to invoke this kind of spell was to draw the Kanji
and the grid on the palm of the left hand using the index finger of the right
hand.
Pictured below are the names of the Kuji forming a grid of nine slashes. The
grid is drawn starting with Rin, then Sha, then Toh, and son following the
across then down pattern.
The method is incredibly simple and well suited
to Chaos Magic. Simply write the symbol of desire (traditionally in Japanese
Kanji, but any sigil will suffice) and using the Kuji, draw the grid over the
symbol.
As an example, if you wished to heal an
illness, draw a picture of the person, then the symbol over the part of the
person that is diseased including the grid. After this talisman has been
activated, you perform the "method of the tenth cut" (that is, you rub the
talisman across the affected part of the person's body). Needless to say, a
curse might be cast in a very similar fashion.
Another method of using the Kuji Kiri is to
draw the talisman on the palm of the hand using your index finger.
I trust any
competent magician will be able to devise other practical uses of the method.
Look to Japanese folklore for ideas. Or maybe watch a few of the more occult
oriented Anime.
When used to cure illness, as it still is in some practices in Japan, the
outline of the body is drawn on a piece of paper. the Kanji for the affected
body part is then drawn in the appropriate place (see diagram).
Next "The Method Of The Tenth Character" (Kuji hou) is used. This is where the
spell is stroked over the patient.
The spell is then given to the patient who places it on a river bank and has to
walk away without looking back .
Simple pics
drawin for kuji click Here
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