Kuji: The Nine Seals Book by Fujita Seiko

A translation of Fujita Seiko's 1962 book on Kuji, the Nine Seals. Kuji are a kind of ancient magic spell used to invoke various deities to surround the practitioner with protection and power. Its roots are shrouded in mystery, and it exists in many various incarnations.

The author is Fujita Seiko, a Ninja of the Koga School, describes the proper way to make Kuji. He also includes several variations and additional characters that can be added for specific protection.

The Kuji is associated with Ninja however it was used by both Samurai and monks as well as ordinary Japanese people for protection as they travelled. This type of magic has a long history in Japan.
First time in English.

173 pages