What is ninpo?
The word “ninpo” is a compound of two characters, Nin, or perseverance, and Po, meaning path or way. “Ninpo” is often used to refer to ninjutsu in the broader sense, including not only the techniques, but the philosophy of ninjutsu. Ninpo encompasses the ideas of endurance or perseverance, training as a way of living or survival, and the need to develop a good heart, with love and compassion for others and for oneself.