<![CDATA['Eastern' Methods of Banishing?]]>A long time ago I was informally introduced to a method of banishing the likes of which I cannot now recall.

I want to reexamine this method, but I cannot conjure any information on it at all.

Here is what I know, to the best of my recollection:

It is eastern, and by eastern I mean Asian. I want to say that it was Japanese, but in retrospect, it could have just as easily been Chinese, but definitely one of the two. I am 80% leaning towards Japanese, though.

It consisted of a single character, the meaning of which I do not know, and I want to say that that character consisted of nine strokes (brush strokes).

When I saw it performed, it was done in the air with the right index finger / thumb; he also wrote it at one point and I can vaguely remember what it looks like, but nowhere near enough to use it, obviously.

If anyone has heard of such a symbol or method, please let me know; I am eager to learn more of it.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/13608/eastern-methods-of-banishingRSS for NodeWed, 15 Jul 2026 16:03:23 GMTSat, 28 Oct 2006 15:34:15 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:45:25 GMT]]>@DavidH said

"Read about Kuji-In and Kuji Kiri here.

www.geocities.com/fascin8or/jsp_kuji.htm"

Yeah, that's all the information I've been able to find, too, aside from a few books I've ordered.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62648https://thelema.org/forum/post/62648Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:45:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:06:25 GMT]]>Read about Kuji-In and Kuji Kiri here.

www.geocities.com/fascin8or/jsp_kuji.htm

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62647https://thelema.org/forum/post/62647Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:06:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:56:36 GMT]]>Yes, it sounds just like the Ninpo Kuji Keri which consists of nine cuts in the air, a mix of horizontal and vertical slashes, which is in essence a banishing. It's roots are in Tibetan Buddhism I believe and came to Japan and were adopted by the Shinobi no mono, mountain mystic ninja. I studied Ninpo for several years and in Japan but did not reach a high enough level to be officially taught these. However I know people that do know it and I can get additional information if people are interested.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62646https://thelema.org/forum/post/62646Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:56:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:15:19 GMT]]><deleted>

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62645https://thelema.org/forum/post/62645Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:15:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:00:16 GMT]]>I'm beginning to think it is along the same lines as the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu's "Nine Cuts" or Buddhism's Nine Seals, Kuji-In/Kuji-Kiri.

As far as describing what i saw written, I fear the implications thereof, lest I give an inaccurate representation and lead anyone astray. Simply put, I can't remember well enough. It was almost 8 years ago, and I only saw it once.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62640https://thelema.org/forum/post/62640Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:13:40 GMT]]><Deleted>

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62619https://thelema.org/forum/post/62619Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:13:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:58:55 GMT]]>Thank you for the responses thus far. I don't think it's Reiki; I've looked into it as per your suggestion, and unless my google-fu is not strong today, I found nothing even resembling what I'm looking for.

I'm almost wondering if it's some form on Ninpo at this point. Possible.

If I find out more I'll keep you posted.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62595https://thelema.org/forum/post/62595Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:58:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 01:52:53 GMT]]>93

Maybe it is symbols from Reiki? Reiki was developed by a Japanese guy.

I recall a few different symbols, but you're only supposed to receive that info when you get an initiation. Having said that, I believe you can find them with a simple search on the net.

93, 93/93

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/62593https://thelema.org/forum/post/62593Mon, 30 Oct 2006 01:52:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 'Eastern' Methods of Banishing? on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:07:52 GMT]]>Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

The only Asian method of banishing known to me is a Japanese custom of clapping the hands sharply four times. This, obviously, isn't the one you wanted, but I thought I'd mention it.

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