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​What is Shorinji Kempo?

What? is Shorinji Kempo

少林寺拳法とは

〜​解説〜

金剛禅総本山少林寺-東京錦糸道院-開祖忌法要
香川県多度津町が少林寺拳法発祥の地

What is Shorinji Kempo?

Shorinji Kempo isBy the first master, So Doshin,The desolate society in post-war Japan,I can't have dreams or prideI see the human form in front of me,“I want to create a peaceful, materially and spiritually rich society.”and1947(Showa22)Year10A monthincenseIn Tadotsu Town, Kawa Prefecture,in society"Teachings", "Techniques", "As a system of "education system"creationIt is the line of the sect that started.

■Currently, it is one of the 9 organizations affiliated with the Japan Budo Association.

■In addition, the Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (commonly known as Asatori) has adopted it as part of its arrest technique, and it is also known as an excellent self-defense technique.

Founder of Shorinji Kempo

Shorinji Kempo is aRinoline".

Through training, we aim to develop people who are useful to society.

courage, mercy,positiveDevelop a sense of righteousness.

~ Thinking about Shorinji Kempo ~

・What is courage?

·Strength
・ Courage to take a step forward

・What is compassion?

·kindness
・Consideration for others

・What is a sense of justice?

·intelligence


think and judge what is right

Confidence is gained by gaining strength, kindness, and wisdom.


And with that confidence, you care about the people around you,

Raise people who are energetic.


If the number of such people increases even by one,

Don't you think it will become a bright and peaceful society and country?


Shorinji Kempo aims to develop such people and nations.

 

東京錦糸道院の子供達

Founder of Shorinji Kempo

Doshin So
宗道臣

■Shorinji Kempo Founder So Doshin Career

  • February 1911 (Meiji 44) Sakuto-cho, Sakuto-shi, Okayama Prefecture
    Born in (now Mimasaka City).

  • At the age of 17, he traveled to China and traveled around the continent.

  • During that time, he was fortunate enough to be treated by Buntaiso Roshi, a descendant of the Shorinji Temple of Songshan, and entered its gates to learn various martial arts.

  • After losing the war in northeastern China (Manchuria), he spent a year under Soviet military rule.

  • Witnessing the naked behavior of people in the extreme situation immediately after the defeat, I am convinced that the way of law, military affairs and politics lies in the "quality of people" who become leaders.

  • He decides that the only way to achieve true peace is to raise people with compassion, courage, and a strong sense of justice.

  • Passed away in May 1980.

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