Futomani Explained
is a traditional Shinto system of divination. Practitioners attempt to foresee future events by interpreting the pattern of cracks made by heating the shoulder-blade of a stag.[1] The practice is thought to predate the introduction of divination by tortoiseshell, which was imported from China; archaeological evidence suggests it originated as early as the Jōmon period.[2]
The kami most commonly associated with Futomani is,[3] also-known-as, a special Kami of divination.
Futomani is still practiced at the Shinto shrine on Mount Mitake as an annual event.[4]
In aikido, futomani is considered an important adjunct to kotodama practice.[1] [5] [6]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Morihei Ueshiba. John Stevens. The Essence of Aikidō: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba. 15 June 2012. 15 March 1999. Kodansha International. 978-4-7700-2357-5. 22.
- Web site: Encyclopedia of Shinto . Kokugakuin University . June 20, 2012 . Suzuki Kentarō.
- Book: Fu ren da xue (Beijing, China). Ren lei xue bo wu guan. S.V.D. Research Institute. Society of the Divine Word. Folklore studies. 15 June 2012. 1962. 59.
- Book: Louis Frédéric. Japan Encyclopedia. 15 June 2012. 2002. Harvard University Press. 978-0-674-01753-5. 226.
- Book: William Gleason. The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido. 18 June 2012. 1995. Inner Traditions * Bear & Company. 978-0-89281-508-1. 70.
- Book: William Gleason. Aikido and Words of Power: The Sacred Sounds of Kototama. 18 June 2012. 12 January 2009. Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. 978-1-59477-245-0. 32.
