Kaiso Doshin So took the name Kongo Shin from the Zen name for the Nioson (Deva Kings who originated the art of Arahan no Ken in ancient India), he named the teaching Kongo Zen. The main purpose of Kongo Zen practice is to discipline the mind and body. It is particularly designed to benefit the practitioner in three areas of life: self defense, spiritual development, and improved health. Shorinji Kempo, the discipline of Kongo Zen, aims to develop the people who will help others. The qualities that will help you to do this with all your heart are bravery, motivation, intelligence, and a sense of what is right.Kongo Zen Inception
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Shorinji Kempo