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The Spiritual Practices Of The Ninja.


The Spiritual Practices Of The Ninja

Ross Heaven

Destiny Books/Inner Traditions

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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 Higher power is a term used in a 12-step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, to describe "a power greater than yourself." Although many participants equate their higher power with God, a belief in God or in formal religion is not mandatory; the higher power is intended as a  than the actualized ac·tu·al·ize  
v. ac·tu·al·ized, ac·tu·al·iz·ing, ac·tu·al·iz·es

v.tr.
1. To realize in action or make real: "More flexible life patterns could . . .
 human being. Four initiatory in·i·ti·a·to·ry  
adj.
1. Introductory; initial.

2. Tending or used to initiate.

Adj. 1. 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.
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Title Annotation:The Spiritual Practices of the Ninja: Mastering the Four Gates to Freedom
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