ARAHAN NO KEN (Chinese: A Luo Han Zhi Quan)A Chinese martial art of the Northern Shaolin Style (Jap: Kita Shorinji Giwamon Ken or Chinese: Bei Shaolin si Ihomen xi) that So Doshin I studied in China and became the 21st successor to, at a ceremony held at the Shaolin Temple in Hunan Province in 1936.
AS NARRATED BY DOSHIN SO -Source: Kyohan
“I compiled the teachings of Kongo Zen. They are teachings from the past, the simplest, clearest teachings in existence, preaching mutual respect between people. Kempo was used only as a means to spread these teachings, which, like the Baiyidian mural, have existed since ancient times. Only the organization has been changed, to fit today’s environment. The point is to use these teachings skillfully.”
VISION of BODHIDHARMA
One night I had a dream. A heavily bearded Bodhidharma appeared, pointed out something to me with his finger and moved quickly ahead. My own feet were stuck strangely to the ground, and
refused to move. I turned to Bodhidharma and desperately cried out to him to wait. Startled by my own voice, I awoke from the dream. Lost in thought, something flashed across my mind. Bodhidharma was telling me to follow him, I thought. This must be the revelation of Bodhidharma. He was telling me that no matter how eloquently one may speak, people will not follow on that basis alone. I became aware that such ides must be combined with some sort of action – something which young people can undertake and enjoy on the long term. It must be a means of gathering people together which has both interest and depth.
I understood that I should combine my preaching with the instruction of the Arahan Chuan, a teaching of Bodhidharma originating in India, which I had practiced with great enthusiasm in my youth.
BUDDHISM- INTROSPECTION
It came to mind that the teachings with the most rationality, most steeped in humanity and offering the greatest blend of material and mental peace were those of the Buddha, based as they were on the experience of many different ideas and religious wanderings. However, it was also clear that these teachings were not the same as the “temple Buddhism” of the day, which was used chiefly for funerals, Buddhist services, sutra readings and prayers.”
“In my mind, the correct teachings had to offer everyone a spiritual foundation in the present world, presenting the wisdom of the Buddha in such a way as to bring both physical and mental peace, and guarantee a happy and satisfying life both materially and spiritually. There was no trace of such an approach, however, in the organized Buddhist religious order at that time.”
KEN – AN INSTROSPECTION
The Ken I studied as a Buddhist religious discipline in China originated in India, and is known as the Arahan Chuan of Northern Shaolin Yihemen School. It is essentially different from normal
martial arts, and does not seek to overpower and defeat one’s opponent. Rather, it is a special discipline which targets mutual development while triumphing over oneself, unifying body and mind and enjoying the techniques. It is a method of coordinating and achieving the three benefits of 1) self-defense and increased self-confidence 2) spiritual development and 3) improved health.
My goal was to combine the teaching of the correct way with instruction in the discipline. In this way, I wanted to allow young people in search of the correct way to develop firm mental strength and a body as hard as a diamond at the same time, while instilling them with confidence and courage as well. This, I was sure, would “kill three birds with one stone”. I organized this discipline as a Buddhist approach, consisting of the pursuit of unity of body and mind (Ken Zen Ichinyo), and unity of strength and compassion (Riki-Ai Funi). I adopted the name of “Kongo Zen”, the holy name of the Deva Lord said to have founded the Arahan Chuan in ancient India.
Then I reorganized the various types of Chuan techniques that I had learned in China, backed the results with theory, and formulated the overall approach as a Buddhist religious discipline. This new discipline which I began to advocate is today’s Seito Shorinji Kempo. Kongo Zen was established to organize this as a spiritual discipline.
CHUAN TECHNIQUES – ORGANISED BY DOSHIN SO
1. Nio-Ken
A group of Goho techniques in which single punches to the face are blocked and a punch or kick is delivered as a counter attack. Some techniques include Ryusui-geri, Uwa-uke zuki, Uchi-uke zuki, Kaishin-zuki.
VISION of BODHIDHARMA
One night I had a dream. A heavily bearded Bodhidharma appeared, pointed out something to me with his finger and moved quickly ahead. My own feet were stuck strangely to the ground, and
refused to move. I turned to Bodhidharma and desperately cried out to him to wait. Startled by my own voice, I awoke from the dream. Lost in thought, something flashed across my mind. Bodhidharma was telling me to follow him, I thought. This must be the revelation of Bodhidharma. He was telling me that no matter how eloquently one may speak, people will not follow on that basis alone. I became aware that such ides must be combined with some sort of action – something which young people can undertake and enjoy on the long term. It must be a means of gathering people together which has both interest and depth.I understood that I should combine my preaching with the instruction of the Arahan Chuan, a teaching of Bodhidharma originating in India, which I had practiced with great enthusiasm in my youth.
BUDDHISM- INTROSPECTION
It came to mind that the teachings with the most rationality, most steeped in humanity and offering the greatest blend of material and mental peace were those of the Buddha, based as they were on the experience of many different ideas and religious wanderings. However, it was also clear that these teachings were not the same as the “temple Buddhism” of the day, which was used chiefly for funerals, Buddhist services, sutra readings and prayers.”
“In my mind, the correct teachings had to offer everyone a spiritual foundation in the present world, presenting the wisdom of the Buddha in such a way as to bring both physical and mental peace, and guarantee a happy and satisfying life both materially and spiritually. There was no trace of such an approach, however, in the organized Buddhist religious order at that time.”
KEN – AN INSTROSPECTION
The Ken I studied as a Buddhist religious discipline in China originated in India, and is known as the Arahan Chuan of Northern Shaolin Yihemen School. It is essentially different from normal
martial arts, and does not seek to overpower and defeat one’s opponent. Rather, it is a special discipline which targets mutual development while triumphing over oneself, unifying body and mind and enjoying the techniques. It is a method of coordinating and achieving the three benefits of 1) self-defense and increased self-confidence 2) spiritual development and 3) improved health.My goal was to combine the teaching of the correct way with instruction in the discipline. In this way, I wanted to allow young people in search of the correct way to develop firm mental strength and a body as hard as a diamond at the same time, while instilling them with confidence and courage as well. This, I was sure, would “kill three birds with one stone”. I organized this discipline as a Buddhist approach, consisting of the pursuit of unity of body and mind (Ken Zen Ichinyo), and unity of strength and compassion (Riki-Ai Funi). I adopted the name of “Kongo Zen”, the holy name of the Deva Lord said to have founded the Arahan Chuan in ancient India.
Then I reorganized the various types of Chuan techniques that I had learned in China, backed the results with theory, and formulated the overall approach as a Buddhist religious discipline. This new discipline which I began to advocate is today’s Seito Shorinji Kempo. Kongo Zen was established to organize this as a spiritual discipline.
CHUAN TECHNIQUES – ORGANISED BY DOSHIN SO
1. Nio-Ken
A group of Goho techniques in which single punches to the face are blocked and a punch or kick is delivered as a counter attack. Some techniques include Ryusui-geri, Uwa-uke zuki, Uchi-uke zuki, Kaishin-zuki.
2. Rakan-Ken
The group of Juho techniques comprised of throwing and gyaku waza applied when sleeves or clothing is grabbed. Examples are Katamuna-otoshi, Sode-maki, Juji-nage, and Johaku-dori.
The group of Juho techniques comprised of throwing and gyaku waza applied when sleeves or clothing is grabbed. Examples are Katamuna-otoshi, Sode-maki, Juji-nage, and Johaku-dori.
3. Ryuka-Ken
The group of Juho techniques comprised of adaptations of the Ryuo-ken techniques including throwing techniques and gyaku waza. Some examples are: Gyaku-gote, Okuri-gote, Kiri-gote, Ryu-nage.
4. Ryuo-Ken
The group of Juho techniques comprised of Nuki-waza.
The group of Juho techniques comprised of Nuki-waza.
5. Byakuren-ken
The group of techniques where a single punch to the face (jodan tangeki) is deflected and a counterattack is delivered with the same hand. Examples are Tsubame-gaeshi, Chidori-gaeshi, Mikazuki-gaeshi, and Suigetsu-gaeshi.
The group of techniques where a single punch to the face (jodan tangeki) is deflected and a counterattack is delivered with the same hand. Examples are Tsubame-gaeshi, Chidori-gaeshi, Mikazuki-gaeshi, and Suigetsu-gaeshi.
6. Chio-ken
Various methods of defense and counterattack to deal with continuous attacks beginning with kicks.
Various methods of defense and counterattack to deal with continuous attacks beginning with kicks.
7. Giwa-ken
A series of basic defense and offense techniques composed for practice. It is a combination of various blocking, thrusting and kicking techniques in single or pair form.
A series of basic defense and offense techniques composed for practice. It is a combination of various blocking, thrusting and kicking techniques in single or pair form.
8. Sango-ken
Various methods of defense and counterattack to deal with chudan thrusts and kicks; they consist mainly of blocks for defense technique and kicks for counterattacks.
Various methods of defense and counterattack to deal with chudan thrusts and kicks; they consist mainly of blocks for defense technique and kicks for counterattacks.
9. Tenchi-ken
A series of basic defense and offense techniques for practice purposes; it is similar to the Giwaken.
A series of basic defense and offense techniques for practice purposes; it is similar to the Giwaken.
10. Tenno-ken
Various defense and counterattack methods to deal with continuous series of attacks beginning with thrusts.
Examples: tsukiten ichi
Various defense and counterattack methods to deal with continuous series of attacks beginning with thrusts.
Examples: tsukiten ichi
11. Goka-Ken
Group of techniques of Juho, including some offensive Juho techniques and some defensive techniques such as guarding against Goho and counterattack with Juho
Group of techniques of Juho, including some offensive Juho techniques and some defensive techniques such as guarding against Goho and counterattack with Juho
12. Kakuritsu-Ken
Group of techniques of Goho consisting mainly of a sequence of guarding against kicks and counterattacking with kicks
Group of techniques of Goho consisting mainly of a sequence of guarding against kicks and counterattacking with kicks
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