[The Spiritual Practices of the Ninja: Mastering the Four Gates to Freedom] [By: Heaven, Ross] [March, 2006]

by Ross Heaven

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.

Paperback

First published March 13, 2006

Reviews

[Chichi Iwuorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK you all, brace yourself. This book is so DEEP and thought provoking. It will enlighten you but you need to be ready and have an open mind. It's not the book for the superficial or the surface level. It discusses all the elements of life such as Earth, water, fire, and air. Then it ends with and leaves you with the void. It took me awhile to finish this book, partially b/c I was reading another book but because this required self analysis and workshops to allow healing.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first I was skeptical of this book. The spiritual lessons are very valuable though. A worthwhile read.

[Lourdes Cambridge · Rating 1 out of 5]

As in Kill Bill...I would rather learn from the Japanese. It's dreadful to have to warn away...but respectfully, if they had found freedom...they wouldn't b be bee selling it!

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

If taken in the context of Bujinkan training, you will find great insight. this book is a written kuden for western practitioners.

[Azzan عزان · Rating 2 out of 5]

What happens when a Shaman with an intense physchology background learns Ninjitsu writes something?...The result is this book!

Let's face it. The back-story alone of the author's credentials is amazing however unfortunately it felt too advanced in the subject matter to me as well as a bit hypothetical at times. Even the excercises presented by the author seemed to lead certain answers from you which made me believe the he so adamantly wants you to always accept his take and the narration to the way we all should preceive our lives and the world. The ninja spiritual part by the way comes and goes in the book as it is not the main subject matter but a secondary one that takes a backseat in the grander design of this book....and which successfully lured me into reading this book!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

No matter your belief system, this book has the power to change your life. Using basic elements of the universe, this book will give you the insights to find your power, purpose and freedom. It is deep, it is thought provoking and a must read for all of us trapped in the chaos of the modern world. It will bring you back to life.

[Omar Villafane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books like this one remind me that my search for wisdom and inner standing is infinite. So much was learned during this one and only the future will tell the story of all the teachings I picked up on 🙏🏼♾🗺🥷

[Laurelle Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

a journey for sure

[James Esmond]

excellent informative book ... ross cites his sources and knows more about some japanease history then the japanease

[Moon Captain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually not the worst thing ever. Would make a decent gift for any 13-year-old katana lover