| Ai-Chi-Ki-Jutsu |
The
primary 'grounding' technique in Tenchi Seiki Te-Ate |
| Bonji |
The
Sanscrit 'Siddham' Script - in Mikkyo traditions the characters of
the bonji script are considered holy & are used by practitioners
as meditative focii (and also to write Tantric formulas/prayers) |
| Chi |
'Earth'
- the earth-aspect of the Godai 'Five Elements' |
| Chikara |
Strength,
Power |
|
Denju
|
'Initiation' |
| Densho |
Orally
transmitted customs and traditions |
| Deshi |
A
'Student' or Apprentice |
| Fu |
'Wind'
- the air-aspect of the Godai 'Five Elements' |
| Fudoshin |
'Strength
of Spirit' - indomitable spirit |
| Fukushu
|
'Recital'
or Repitition |
|
Gassho
|
A
ritual gesture formed by placing the hands together in a prayer-like
position in front of the mouth - the fingertips at a level just below
the nose. 'Gassho' implies recognition of the oneness of all beings.
This gesture is also used to show reverence to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas,
Patriarchs & Teachers |
| Godai |
The
'Five Elements': Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Void. (not to be confused
with the Chinese Five Elements) |
| Gogai |
'The
Five Entrapments': the five 'evil passions' (Skt. klesha, Jp.bonnou)
that entrap our minds, thus, keeping us from noticing, practicing
upon & polishing our Buddha natures: Tonyokugai (avarice, greed);
Shinnigai (evil hatred); Konjin Zuimengai (a mind asleep in ignorance):
Jousokugai (a restless mind); Gigai (a doubtful mind) |
| Hara |
'Belly'
- the extended area between the top of the pubic bone and the base
of the sternum |
| Haragei |
Force
of Personality; expressing yourself without recourse to gesture or
word |
|
In-Yo
|
Emblematic
symbol composed of sun-disc, moon-crescent and the kanji for
Tiger & Dragon - representative of the dynamic interplay of complimentary
opposites. |
| Iruka-no-kokyo |
'Dolphin
Breath' or 'Dolphin Breathing' |
| Jinki |
'Human-Energy':
personal seiki. |
|
Jumon
|
A
Mantra or Sacred Invocation |
| Ka |
'Fire'
- the fire-aspect of the Godai 'Five Elements' |
| Kanji |
A
Chinese ideogrammatic character used to write Japanese. Also the simplified
version of these characters, developed in Japan in the 1940's |
| Kanjo |
An
'enablement'. The transmission of an attunement-empowerment from a
Master. There are different types of Kanjo, including ones to prepare
or protect a student during the undertaking of certain difficult training
disciplines or special studies |
| Kantoku |
Illuminating
visionary mystical state - brought about by practice of strict ascetic
mystical disciplines including fasting, isolation, meditation &
the use of jumon and ketsu-in techniques |
| Katsuma |
'Action'
- the law of cause and effect. In the art of Tenchi Seiki Te-Ate,
the primarily focus on Katsuma is in an aetiological sense: inquiry
into the origin/causation of dis-ease & disorder |
| Ketsu-in |
A Mudra - a Ritual Gesture formed by knotting the fingers is various
complex patterns |
| Ki |
See:
Seiki |
| Ki-jutsu |
'Energetic
Arts' - Collective term for disciplines concerned with the development,
strengthening and refinement of 'Ki' |
| Ko |
'Tiger' |
| Kogo-no-kokyo |
'Alternate
Breath' or 'Alternate Breathing' |
| Kokyo-Ho |
Breathing
Techniques for Development, Strengthening and Purification of Ki |
| Ku |
'Void'
- the etheric-aspect of the Godai 'Five Elements' |
| Kuden |
The passing on of the inner significance of symbols and practices.
Also, the manner in which the teaching is delivered - the different
experiences & events leading up to & occurring after it. Kuden
is an experiental phenomenon, transforming mere 'information' into
living, practical wisdom |
| Kufu |
Kufu,
or 'naturalness in bodily action'-a state in which ones body is
allowed to manifest 'perfect action', i.e., allowed to express the
total harmony of its natural coordinations, unfettered by the intervention
of ones conscious mind. However, the concept of kufu does
not preclude training.
|
| Kuji-in |
'The
Nine Signs' - recitation of the sacred nine-word jumon: "Rin-Pyo-To-Sha-Kai-Jin-Retsu-Zai-Zen"
combined with the performance of nine accompanying ketsu-in,
and relevant nenriki visualisation. An outgrowth of sammitsu |
| Kuji-goshin-ho |
'Spiritual
protection by the nine syllables of power' - alternative name for
Kuji-in |
| Kuji-no-in |
Alternative
name for Kuji-in |
| Kuji-kiri |
'Cutting
of the Nine Signs' |
|
Mikkyo
|
'Hidden
[or Secret] Teachings' - an umbrella-term for Esoteric Japanese Buddhism
|
| Nenju |
A
Japanese Buddhist Rosary - in Tenchi Seiki Te-Ate, a nenju of
27 beads (& 1 larger 'master' bead) is used in meditation practice. |
|
Nenriki
|
A
symbolic device - a Yantra or Mandala |
|
Nyorai
|
Term
used for a Buddha in Mikkyo sects |
| Ryoho |
'Healing
Method; Medical Treatment' |
| Ryu |
'Dragon' |
| Ryu |
'School'
- a specific style. [although the transliteration is the same, the
original kanji differs from that indicating 'ryu': Dragon] |
| Sammitsu |
The
'Three Secrets/Mysteries' - the triple-discipline of jumon,
nenriki and ketsu-in, through the study and practice
of which Mikkyo Buddhists seek to awaken direct experience of Enlightenment |
| Seika
Tanden |
The
Abdominal Tanden or Power Centre - not so much a 'point' as an 'area'
midway between the navel and the top of the pubic bone. One of the
three primary Power Centres in Traditional Japanese Healing, Spiritual
& Martial Arts disciplines |
| Seiki |
'Vital
Life-Force' |
| Seitodo |
'Stillness
& Motion' - an exercise to stimulate seiki flow |
| Seiza |
Traditional
Japanese kneeling posture, sitting back on (or between) the heels |
|
Shingon
|
'The
True Word' - main school of Mikkyo Buddhism, founded by Kukai in 9thC |
| Shugyo |
'Training' |
| Shuji |
A
'Seed' Character: one of several characters from the Siddham (Sanskrit)
script . |
| Sui |
'Water'
- the water-aspect of the Godai 'Five Elements' |
| Taiso |
''Physical
exercises' |
| Tatsu |
Alternative
term for Ryu: Dragon |
| Te-Ate |
'Hand-Treatment'
- generic term for Japanese hands-on healing modalities |
| Tenchi |
'Heaven
& Earth' |
|
Tendai
|
Second
largest school of Mikkyo Buddhism, founded by Saicho |
| Tora |
Alternative
term for Ko: Tiger |
| Tsubo |
'Vase':
a subtle-energy focal area |
|
Yakushi
Nyorai
|
In
Mikkyo, the Healing Nyorai (Buddha). Also referred to as:Yakushi Rurikô
Nyorai - 'the Nyorai of Emerald Radiance'. |
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