: SHUGENDŌ The Way of the Mountain MonksKoshikidake, Shokai, Faulks, Martin, Hayes, Stephen KLibri By Martin Faulks

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Don't waste your money. There's information online than in this book. English Incredible! This book has a wealth of information, clearly explained. Everything you need to know to make an informed decision as to if this is the path for you. The you already know, the you can glean, but even starting from zero this is a solid foundation to build upon and start on this method. Highly recommended. English Way too expensive for what you get. Not edited well either. English SHUGENDO: THE WAY OF THE MOUNTAIN MONKS provides an enticing gateway into the 1,400 year history of Shinbutsu shugo it's relevance and revival within our contemporary world. Authored by the 72nd Headmaster (Soke) of the Koryu Shugen Honshu, Shokai Koshikidake, with Martin Faulks, the power of this work originates within authentic, first hand experience of a Shugenja, rather than the passive perspective of mere academic speculation and theory. As a result, the reader will quickly discover that this is a very approachable and immersive book. Starting from it's insightful Foreword, written by Stephen K. Hayes, the text traces a path of pilgrimage and personal exploration, conveying historical aspects, distinctive clothing, ritual & tools, deities, philosophy, training, methods of enlightenment and Shugendo's relation to martial arts, nature and conservation, replete with color photographs throughout. This long awaited publication is itself a narrative of tenacity and endurance indicative of the path of personal trail, knowledge, growth and eventual transcendence realized through Shugendo. A story seventy two generations in the making.. now openly accessible to you. Here is an informative introduction to the spiritual technology & wisdom from the past, timely and meaningful within the present & vital to the future. English It gave a good overview of shugendo, but did not go deeper into it. English

The white clad wandering Japanese Yamabushi monks are mysterious, mystical figures, Known for their magical abilities and contact with supernatural spirits and deities Far away from civilization they practice their methods of training called Shugendo magical powers through trial These secret methods of spiritual attainment involves meditation training, sutras, pilgrimage and hardships that most mortals couldn t bear Standing under freezing waterfalls, walking on hot coals, fasting for days on end, learning to overcome the pain of chili and mustard smoke in confined spaces The monks are known for amazing feats such as being able to sit in a cauldron of boiling water, run up ladders made of sword blades and being able to spend up to days without food or water, or walk for days without a rest They are said to be able to travel in the spirit to different realms The Yamabushi live in total harmony with nature and with the spirits of nature called Kami : SHUGENDŌ The Way of the Mountain MonksKoshikidake, Shokai, Faulks, Martin, Hayes, Stephen KLibri