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'Eastern' Methods of Banishing?

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    photogasm
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    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.

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      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.

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      Jim Eshelman
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      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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        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.

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        Draco Magnus
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        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.

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          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.

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          photogasm
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          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.

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            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.

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              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.

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              photogasm
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              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.

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                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.

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                  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.

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                  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.

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                    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.

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                    Read about Kuji-In and Kuji Kiri here.

                    www.geocities.com/fascin8or/jsp_kuji.htm

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                      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.

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                      @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.

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