Initiation
If you are seeing this page, it is because you have been directly invited, or recommended by myself or a current disciple of our lineage.
My lineage name is 真せい天 師範 (Shinsei Shihan). Shihan 師範 is actually my tittle, and translates to "Master Teacher". The disciples however most commonly refer to me as Sensei 先生, which is simply means teacher. There are much deeper meanings to all these terms, but for now I simply want to introduce myself and the lineage. Our lineage is a study and practice of Japanese based system of Magic called Seishintō Mahōryu 靈神道 魔法流. |
What is Seishinto Mahoryu?
Seishintō Mahōryu 靈神道 魔法流 is a syncretic system of Mystical and Magical practice that unifies elements of esoteric Buddhism, Shinto and Daoism. While this may at first glance appear to be a strange concept, to mix systems, but this has long been a way common to Japan. Even since ancient times, Shinto and Buddhism were both commonly practiced. It was seen that Shinto was a path of purity in this life, while Buddhism was in preparation for the life to come. As opposed to seeing them as opposing views, the Japanese saw them as complimentary.
Likewise, Daoism was widely used and adopted by early Japanese Mystery traditions as China was a major influence in the development of many of Japan's philosophies and sciences. Daoism in Japan was known as Dokyo 道教 and was integrated into other ancient traditions like Onmyodo and Shugendo. Both had a heavy Daoist influences that were combined with other elements drawn from other sources. While Onmyodo had a heavier influence from folk magical traditions, Shugendo combined Daoist divination and spells with Shinto and Shamanic practices. |
Seishinto 靈神道 has many meanings, including the Way 道 (To/Do) of... "Universal Divine/God", "Original Self", "Pure Spirit", "Universal Spirit", "Cosmic Power". A deeper look into the meaning of the particular characters used to write the name provides the sense of what our lineage is about. If you look at the characters in reverse order, it reveals our "Path".
道 is pronounced Do/To in Japanese and means the same thing as Dao/Tao. However, the character itself is a pictograph of a person walking along a path, so it inherently implies that it is not truly the Great Way itself, but what leads one to the Way. |
神 can be pronounced as Shin or as Kami, which can mean spirit, deity, consciousness, and power. 靈 can be read as Sei, or Rei, and means many things as well. It can me Universal, Spiritual, Shamanic and Original (as in the origin of something). When put together, 靈神道 can be seen as the Path that walks with the Divine Spirit of the Original Universe (Pre-Heaven Origins). Or in short as "The Way of Universal Divine", or as "The Way of Spiritual Power". All are correct, and all are but parts of a whole. Mahōryu 魔法流 defines our lineage as a system of Magic or Magic method. In other words, it is a system that uses Magic methods and practices in order to walk with the Universal Divine (靈神), by coming to know our Original Self (靈神), so that we can align ourselves with the Cosmic Power (靈神).
What Will You Learn?
As this is a formal initiatory tradition, there are a great many things to learn and a great many to unlearn. The language of the Mystics and Adepts have always been one deeply concealed by symbolism and metaphor. Much misinformation has been, and still is being, rampantly spread to the masses by those who missed the mark. As an initiate, there are two major functions our Path addresses.
The first is to come to know one's Purpose in life, and the second is to use Magic methods to fulfill that Purpose. Before we are able to truly know our Purpose, we must first come to know our Self (know thyself). To accomplish this, there are various practices, meditations, rites and rituals. You will learn how to cultivate various energies for the purpose of Self Realization, while also learning how to draw down higher currents of energy and consciousness to purify and rectify any aspects of our subtle being that is out of balance, blocked or afflicted in any way. To do this effectively, we use various Magical practices including the making of authentic and empowered talismans, purification rites and rituals, as well as inner Alchemy used to transmute inner energies and consciousness. Our Path is very clear, and there is nothing held within our lineage that is there simply because it is tradition, or because it represents some formality held from antiquity. Each and every aspect of what you learn will have a great detail of application and practical use. As you are guided through the Work, everything will be explained to you in a lucid and logical way. |
How Will You Learn?
Instruction in our lineage comes in various ways. There are regularly scheduled gatherings for ceremonies and practices and live instruction. Initiates are invited to the preparation of the ceremony to learn how to cleanse and clear a space, while also learning and practicing how to empower, program and activate the many various altar implements and Magic tools or other practices. Every aspect is explained in detail for the initiates, and when the appropriate level of proficiency is achieved, the task of preparing certain aspects of the ceremonies will be disseminated among the disciples. After the main preparation stage, the ceremony will be open to the public. Open lectures will be given and certain services will be made available.
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Aside from the ceremonies, there will be regular instruction that local disciples can attend in person, and remote initiates can attend via streaming access. The purpose of these sessions are to directly guide you through the practices, as well as an opportunity for energetic exchange and empowerments. During these live sessions you will learn many things and share many experiences. It is an important part of your growth as an initiate, as there is an unspoken current that is passed by direct presence.
You will also have written material, as well as audio and video instruction. As a lineage, we will use every tool that can be used to aid in access and learning, such as apps on any smart phone that is not tied to any social media. The app will give us the ability to communicate in a chat room where I can upload text files, audio and video files all in one central place. There is also an online portal that will help direct your step by step learning and progress.
You will also have written material, as well as audio and video instruction. As a lineage, we will use every tool that can be used to aid in access and learning, such as apps on any smart phone that is not tied to any social media. The app will give us the ability to communicate in a chat room where I can upload text files, audio and video files all in one central place. There is also an online portal that will help direct your step by step learning and progress.
Petition For Seishintō Mahōryu 靈神道 魔法流 Initiation
$150 Monthly
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$1,080.00 Annually
$1,080.00 Annually
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Q: What am I paying for?
A: The way the dues will be utilized is based on what is most necessary and important so that the lineage can provide the proper and necessary services and education for its initiates. This will include:
A: The way the dues will be utilized is based on what is most necessary and important so that the lineage can provide the proper and necessary services and education for its initiates. This will include:
- Lineage Altar Development: Like a temple, there are many tools and implements, supplies and structures that will become necessary for certain services and activities.
- Lineage Resources: While in the beginning much of the material will be in electronic format, formal printed material and video instructions will be provided in time.
- Ceremonies: Ceremonies often require many materials that are important parts of the rituals involved.
- Lineage Availability: As the lineage will naturally grow, the demand will become greater and greater. In order to provide you all with the guidance, education and services you will all require and/or request, it will require my availability. Until very recently (as many of you know) my availability has very limited because of my work schedule. As I endeavor to care and nurture you all to accomplish great growth and Spiritual development, I will rely on the lineage to nurture my ability to do so.
Notice that the teachings are not mentioned. The teachings are given from the heart to the lineage to be received. In this sense it is very different than what many of you have experienced, which has typically been private lessons for teachings. The teachings within the lineage will always be given freely. The only limitation will be in your ability to understand or perform the methods. You will be openly guided, although information may be limited to the level you are able to demonstrate to have been accomplished. There is much to learn, but there is also much to accomplish... understand the difference.