The Densho Project

Name: Kuji Denju 九字伝授

Dimension: 20 cm * ca. 170 cm

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Description: Initiation to Kuji. Originally, this item was published in the form of a small Orihon (folded book). It was published at the end of the Edo period, probably as a mass product for pilgrims. As those who are familiar with the topic can tell, it includes several aspect of esoteric Buddhism, such as the Goshinpo ritual, the Kuji, instructions on daily prayers, etc. It´s an interesting item, which is not related to any school of bujutsu in particular, but can offer the interested reader good insights into this field of research.