Kuji-in; 9 Syllable Seals

I'm glad you guys like it :) I apologize for the length, lol.

If you find the mudras uncomfortable, you can memorize the corresponding kanji and focus on them, or just say their names/mantras with no mudra. Though, to be honest I think you need the whole thing for the best effect.

There is also a practice called "kuji-kiri" (9 syllable cuts) which is where you recite the mantra and draw 4 horizontal, 5 vertical cuts (alternating) in the air, or over a picture of something. It helps the person to gain influence over what is being pictured. I think the example Wikipedia gives is a sailor doing the kuji-kiri over a picture of the ocean, to help ensure safe travel? It's a nice centering thing to just do them in the air.

I actually found the mudras really easy but the mantras hard. Are the mantras really needed?

I'd say using kuji-in recreationally, no the mantras are ok to ignore. I'd try to remember the names and meanings of the mudras though, because otherwise it's just a set of motions.

You could also make your own mantra for each mudra, something that resonates with you personally :)

yeah I am going to try and master them through self teaching, I have basically mastered Rin already and it works awesome.

The first time I encountered kuji-in was in a book about ninjutsu. :D

Thank You miss Kikuyo I enjoyed every bit of this very informative post. I have a rich history of using mudras , but superficialy , so thank You for the links provided.

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Thank you for this post, very effective and to the point.

Great information

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you are correct, still relevant nonetheless =D