The Spiritual Practices of the Ninja: Mastering the Four Gates to Freedom

By Ross Heaven

Book Overview

Explains how the initiatory practices of the Ninja can be used to achieve self-mastery * Uses the five human archetypes of lover, seeker, magus, soul warrior, and mystic * Shows how to access kuji-kiri , the positive energy of the Ninja Godai , to dispel fear, disempowerment, and soul fatigue The Ninja are a mysterious warrior elite said to be so spiritually advanced they knew the mind and will of God. Regarded with awe as masters of invisibility and "warriors of the shadow-self," their legendary skills include the ability to command the elements and transform themselves into Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Void--the nothingness from which all things stem. In this book Ross Heaven reveals the training exercises and mental discipline used by the Ninja to develop these extraordinary physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual skills. Central to Ninja philosophy is the understanding that there is no higher power than the actualized human being. The Ninja believe there are four gates to freedom, and to pass through them we must overcome four initiatory ordeals. Succeeding at these enables us to combat fear, find true power, clarify our vision, and overcome the soul fatigue that is at the root of our personal and social problems in order to embrace our positive energies and realize our talents. Ross Heaven guides us through these four gateways with exercises and initiations that utilize the energy of the lover, seeker, magus, soul warrior, and mystic as well as dealing with their shadow manifestations that may be causing problems in our lives. We learn how to break the destructive habits of the past and create a bushido , a personal code to live by. Without initiation, we cannot access and channel our energies; they remain uncontrolled or even work against us. Ross Heaven provides the key that allows us to turn these elemental forces into allies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594771073
• ISBN13: 9781594771071
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Destiny Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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The Spiritual Practices of the Ninja: Mastering the Four Gates to Freedom This book is awesome! I've been a teacher of Spirituality for over 25 years and the contents of this book was mind blowing to say the least. Some of the exercises are really "out there" and I can see how they can change your perception of reality and the pre-conception quiz was amazing! You've got to give this serious consideration if you are trying to understand the reasons you do the things you do! 6 Stars on this one!

Extraordinary Initiatory Process to Power

This book is an essential for anyone who want to release their power from within, and apply it in real life. This book goes way beyond the mojo 2 buck spirituality. It's the real thing, with in-depth processes to realease fear, confusion,... it's a wonderful book. I have 20 years of spiritual experience in many domains, and soon to become a buddhist Sensei, and this book brought something to me. I give it 6 on 5 rating.

A tight focus on mental and emotional self-improvement

The Spiritual Practices Of The Ninja: Mastering The Four Gates Of Freedom by therapist and workshop leader Ross Heaven leads the reader on a journey to the spiritual philosophy of the Ninja, and its core tenet that there is no higher power than the actualized human being. Four initiatory ordeals lead the seeker through the confusion and fatigue of the soul that block the individual from realizing his or her full potential. Primarily a metaphysical self-help guide rather than a martial arts instruction book, The Spiritual Practices Of The Ninja nonetheless offers a tight focus on mental and emotional self-improvement that can reap benefits in all walks of life.

an extraordinary work

A remarkable book - I speak as a professor of anthropology in Italy - which combines a distillation of mythic wisdom with highly practical techniques that enables any reader to simply apply this wisdom to excellent effect. One reviewer describes this book as Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung in concert with Ninja spiritual wisdom, and I would say that is very fair. I am a fan of Mr Heaven's work and regard him as a true pioneer and great modern philosopher and thinker so I admit to bias, but still I cannot recommend this work highly enough. Excellent.

Best book

I am a fan of all Mr Heavens books. This one is his best I think. Through it I learnned more about myself than through any other book I have reqd by anyone and I can speak hily of it. Buy it!!! You wil not be dissappointed!