Tenshin Arakawa, Shifu uses the Principles & Practices of the 'Chen Yen Shingon-Shu', in affiliation with the 'Tenshin Ryushin-Ji Raiden-Ha'. Although there are literally hundreds of different Order & Sect of both Chen Yen, Chen Yen Shingon, and Shingon; the independent saction Order of the Tenshin Ryushin-Ji is a 'Mikkyo' (or Esoteric) Order of 'Mi Ching' & 'Mi Chiao'.
Because Arakawa, Shifu has always believe that 'Enlightenment' can never be attained though learning one particular Discipline, He has devoted His life over the past 51 years, studying many Disciplines, Methods & Ryu. Not all were a part of Buddhist influence; some were Vedic, Hindu, and Taoist influences which led Him to where he is today. There are some of His credentials; not all:
- Awarded 'Menkyo' , 3rd level of 4 Menkyo Level -Teaching Certificate, Aiki Budo (Aikido)
- Shichi-Dan, (7th Grade Black Belt) Aiki-Ji Kempo
- Kukkiwon Certification, Sul Su Do Zen Kempo, Republic of Korea, South Korean Government
- 'Precepts of Rites of Ordination', Monk, 1996
- Tenshin Ryshin-Ji Buddhist Temple Sanction, 1999
- Awarded ' The Nine Thangkas Scrolls of Healing Rites ', in 'Tibetan Lama Pai Hapga'' and 'Tibetan Kum Nye')
- Awarded ' Taoist Teachers Certification' on Scroll in the 'Shang Qing Shi Kuntau' & ' Liu Ho Pa Fa' ) This includes the Teachings of the 'Lin Qong Jin', 'San Ti Shi' , and the Ancient form of 'San Chai' original 'Monk Sets of the original Eight Trigram'
