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Essence of Ninjutsu
The
essence of all Martial Arts and military strategies is self protection
and the prevention of danger. Ninjutsu epitomizes the fullest concept of
self-protection through martial training in that the Ninja art deals
with the protection of not only the physical body, but the mind and
spirit as well. The way of the Ninja is the way of enduring, surviving,
and prevailing over all that would destroy one. More than merely
delivering strikes and slashes, and deeper in significance than the
simple out-witting of an enemy; Ninjutsu is the way of attaining that
which we need while making the world a better place.
The skill of the Ninja is the art of winning. In the beginning study of
any combative art, proper motivation is crucial. Without the proper
frame of mind, continuous exposure to fighting techniques can lead to
ruin instead of self-development. But this fact is not different from
any other beneficial practice in life carried to extremes.
Medical science is dedicated to the betterment of health and the relief
of suffering, and yet the misuse of drugs and the exultation of the
physician's skills can lead people to a state where an individual's
health is no longer within his or her personal control. A nutritious
well-balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital, and healthy, but
grossly over-eating, over-drinking, or taking in too many chemicals is a
sure way to poison the body.
Governments are established to oversee the harmonious inter-working of
all parts of society, but when the rulers become greedy, hungry for
power, or lacking in wisdom, the country is subjected to needless wars,
disorder or civil and economic chaos.
A religion, when based on faith developed through experience, a broad
and questing mind, and unflagging pursuit of universal understanding, is
of inspiration and comfort to people. Once a religion loses its original
focus, however, it becomes a deadly thing with which to deceive, control
and tax the people through the manipulation of their beliefs and fears.
It is the same with the martial arts. The skills of self- protection,
which should provide a feeling of inner peace and security for the
martial artist, so often develop without a balance in the personality
and lead the lesser martial artist into warped realms of unceasing
conflict and competition, which eventually consume him.
If an expert in the fighting arts sincerely pursues the essence of
Ninjutsu, devoid of the influence of the ego's desires, the student will
progressively come to realize the ultimate secret for becoming
invincible - the attainment of the "mind and eyes of god". The
combatant who would win must be in harmony with the scheme of totality,
and must be guided by an intuitive knowledge of the playing out of fate.
In tune with the providence of heaven and the impartial justice of
nature, and following a clear and pure heart full of trust in the
inevitable, the Ninja captures the insight that will guide him
successfully into battle when he must conquer and conceal himself
protectively from hostility when he must acquiesce.
The vast universe, beautiful in its coldly impersonal totality, contains
all that we call good or bad, all the answers for all the paradoxes we
see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, the Ninja can
responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven, changing
just as change is necessary, adapting always, so that in the end there
is no such thing as a surprise for the Ninja.
On Happiness
The way to experience
ultimate happiness is to let go of all worries and regrets, and to know
that being happy is the most satisfying of life's feelings. Reflect back
on all the progress in your life and allow the positive, creative and
joyous thoughts to outshine and overwhelm any sorrow or grief that may
linger in the recesses of your mind. Knowing that disease and disaster
are natural parts of life is the key to overcoming adversity with a calm
and happy spirit. Happiness is waiting there in front of you. Only you
can decide whether or not you choose to experience it. Take this to
heart.
The
essence of all Martial Arts and military strategies is self protection
and the prevention of danger. Ninjutsu epitomizes the fullest concept of
self-protection through martial training in that the Ninja art deals
with the protection of not only the physical body, but the mind and
spirit as well. The way of the Ninja is the way of enduring, surviving,
and prevailing over all that would destroy one. More than merely
delivering strikes and slashes, and deeper in significance than the
simple out-witting of an enemy; Ninjutsu is the way of attaining that
which we need while making the world a better place.