The Art in its Simplicity
Throughout humankind’s history, words have been used to influence the way we think and feel.
In the Art of Jin Shin, words often convey unconventional meaning and significance. Mary Burmeister was a master of linguistics, and she deliberately chose words or phrases that invoke thoughtful consideration.
The JSG Academy takes the initiative of developing and making available a glossary of terms embedded in the Art’s philosophy and teaching. The purpose is to contribute to the Art’s simplicity. Terminology should not complicate the way to our understanding of the Art.
Art of Jin Shin: A to Z is a collaborative tool. Members of the Jin Shin Guild are welcome to contribute new entries or make amendments to the existing ones. All contributions will be subject to an assessment process, coordinated by JSG’s Lead Instructors, before publication is authorized.
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Jiro MuraiJiro Murai, who rediscovered the ancient Art of Jin Shin, was born in 1886, in Taiseimura, on the western coast of Japan. As a young adult, he was adventurous and carefree, enjoying a lifestyle of excess in food and drink. In 1912, at the age of 26, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Alone in a mountain cabin, Jiro prepared for his death. He fasted, sat in Zen meditation, and held finger postures (mudras). For six days, he felt life leaving his body, growing colder with each day. On the seventh day, the cold was replaced by a fiery heat that consumed his body, and he fell into unconsciousness. On the eighth day he awoke, knowing he had been healed. In gratitude, he devoted the remainder of his lifetime to the study and research of his miraculous, mysterious healing. Jiro Murai died in June 1960. The Art of Jin Shin is his legacy, the result of his dedicated journey. | ||
Jumper CableA term that metaphorically represents the function of our hands when practicing the Art of Jin Shin. | |