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....
