Ghost Hand Kata Update: Newest Variations

When I first envisioned the Ghost Hand Kata Ritual, I conceptualized two versions, the double hand version (My creation based on the original) and the single hand version (visualizing the double hand version). You can learn these two versions of the Ghost Hand Kata for FREE using this link https://senseijohn.me/category/katannabis/ghost-hand-kata-free/. .   Remember articles are posted in chronological order so please scroll down. In less than fifteen minutes you can add this deceptively easy technique to your meditation ritual.

At present, I practice four kata that are variations of the two kata. Here is my Ghost Hand Kata – Zazen section of my daily Katannabis Ritual.

First, the following comments applies to all four versions. This applies to all versions below: 

• •There is a new form of visualization while breathing and chanting. I will hold this back for now. Utilization of this technique requires respect and care of use. It is not for the uninitiated;
• •All utilize the ghost hand gaze  https://senseijohn.me/2023/06/30/ghost-hand-kata-the-ghost-hand-gaze-v-i-p/ . The last version does not;
• •The visual background for gazing should remain the same. Perform all four versions consecutively in the same location.

Now, for the four versions.

• •Single Hand Version, visualize the double hand version, performed standing with eyes open;
• •Single Hand version, simply holding your hands in Gassho posture while visualizing the single hand version. Therefore, your hands never move. The entire Kata is in the mind. The kata is performed standing with eyes open;
• •Sitting in Zazen with hands in zazen position, visualize the entire Kata as above. Note that visualization now must include the Gassho posture. Your eyes are open in ghost hand gaze;
• •Repeat the above with eyes closed.

Here is a video on the four versions to facilitate your learning experience:

I have purposely omitted the specific breathing visualizations (other than the one described in the Single Ghost Hand Kata article) and internal chanting. These are powerful tools and frankly, beyond your mediation capabilities at this juncture. If; however, you feel ready, please message me through the comment section, I’ll forward you a test and see. Below is the double hand Version of the Ghost Hand Kata (filmed in Asbury Park, NJ)

This post is really about memorializing my experiments and experiences for posterity and not necessarily for teaching. My private note, journals and observations during my sessions may one day be freely released. Just not yet. And so, I remain,

Cum superiorum privilegio veniaque * 

Sensei John Szmitkowski

  *.  (with the privilege and permission of the superiors)

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