Kuji-in, Ninja Magic

Commonly referred to as ninja magic, kuji-in was thought to be the source of a ninja’s powers of spiritual and mental strength. Kuji-in translate to mean Nine Syllable Seals, and are nine different seals performed by ninja in the form of hand signs.

While there are 81 seals in total, 9 make up the core.

These seals represent nine different levels of powers. They are:

Rin – Mental and physical strength
Hyo/Pyo – Channeling of energy
To – Harmony
Sha – Healing
Kai – Sensing danger
Jin – Reading thoughts
Retsu – Mastering space and time
Zai -Controling the elements of nature
Zen – Enlightenment

These Kuji-in hand signs are techniques used by ninja to focus the mind, will and energy towards a specific intention. When activated, the ninja may gain momentary mystical powers that aid in the ninja’s survival.

Kuji-in seals are used, also to develop a ninja’s intuitive abilities. For example, the Kai seal activates the ninja’s sense of danger and the Hyo seal could help the ninja in stealth by directing energy around him.

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Though unlikely that Kuji-in works in mystical ways, the symbolism and handsigns will no doubt help the ninja gain confidence against a greater enemy. One should know that old ninja tradition was marked by strong esoteric Buddhist beliefs. From these beliefs, came the Kuji-in.

Note also that Kuji-in was not exclusive to ninjutsu. The seals featured here are often used for meditation, enlightenment, strength and agility training, and training in martial arts.

Logen L.

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Mar 18, 2010 @ 5:12 am