The prince of virtue
(聖徳太子 Shōtoku Taishi?, 573–621), also known as Prince Umayado (厩戸皇子 Umayado no ōji?),太子 = Taishi = Crown Prince or Statesman . Umayado which means “door of stable.” He was given Continue Reading →
The qualities of Budo
Hardness, Softness, Strength, Weakness, could all be thought of as moods. If we try to fit the mood, there is a danger that we will fail to do henka (change). Continue Reading →
The Purpose of Budo
In Ninpo there is an important teaching in a form of a poem called Ninniku Seishin. This poem sets the tone for the state of mind and character required to Continue Reading →
BIKENJUTSU – 秘剣術
The art of the sword saints (剣聖) This year Sensei asked us to spend some time and polish our sword skills so its only appropriate that I would write on Continue Reading →
The current State of Affairs
Most people are aware of our global financial downturn. Yet many would be unaware that this downturn is a symptom of deepening and declining moral and spiritual practices. In Ninpo Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bujinkan Way
What is the Bujinkan? What does it stands for? These are some of the questions asked by many answered by few. Although I know as much as I don’t know Continue Reading →
Purpose in life
Ninpo is the way of nature, realizing ones purpose and achieving happiness. In nature all things have a purpose and each living organism has a function contributing to a Continue Reading →
Give hard training a new meaning,
Sensei writes in his book Ninpo Wisdom for Life “the first step of Shugyo is to endure the pain your teacher assigns you”, I would like to expend on this Continue Reading →