Dohi Nakazo

[Gentatsu]

I just changed my name from Okita to Dohi Nakazo. No biggie.

The reason I did this is because I realised yesterday after 2 years speculation that I was Dohi Nakazo in a past life. He was a captain in the Mimawarigumi. Does anybody believe in past lives?

[Umeko]

Hahaaha... Imagine that!

Past lives are an integral part of Buddhism philosophy. Chinese folk religion (Taoism) also subscribes to the belief.

Basically, it's all karma. Do loads of bad deeds, come back as a worm in your next life. ;D ;D ;D

[Gentatsu]

I believe very much in Buddhism and Taoism actually. Just let water flow down it's easiest path right ^_^?

In any case this whole thing started when two years ago on the night that Saito Hajime died I had a vision. A samurai on the battle fields of Aizu or Toba Fushimi stabbed me. I could see my blood spilling out. In astrology, my decending mars (A negative war like aspect) is right over the city of Aizu Wakamatsu. I had a dream on the day of the Toba Fushimi battle in which I was marching to the battle field with fellow comrads. I have become skilled with the sword and am pretty fluent in Japanese. When I saw Samurai X, during the battle of Toba Fushimi I cried. When Mimawarigumi Samurai were planning in the Kenshin Movie I felt a stronger connection to them than I ever had with the Shinsengumi.

All of these examples point to my past life as a Samurai during the Bakumatsu era. Most recently I felt that Dohi Nakazo was a name of mine.

(Sorry for anybody who doesn't believe in past lives).

[Umeko]

In Taoism, the soul normally loses its memory after drinking a mandatory bowl of soup on the way to be reincarnated. However, in certain circumstances such as traumatic deaths or unfinished business in life, the soul retains a memory of the past life .

I may have been Japanese in a past life. I feel a strange affinity to the culture as much as I hate to admit it, peculiar if you consider that grandma hates the Japs since WWII & has been telling us horror stories of wartime cruelties since childhood. She was scandalized when she saw my Japanese language textbook and manga.

Back to the topic. About my past life (not a very recent one, so the impressions are real vague ), I have a very strong sense of persecution both as a woman & a Christian. (I got really unsettled when they aired the Christian arc in RK. Ditto for anything on Christianity in Tokugawa Japan.) I may have used weapons in that life.

I was very confused on this point b'cos women don't normally fight wars in that society until I heard of the Aizu Women's Brigade. I also have the feeling someone betrayed my then family. I feel something for an unknown man in the Shinsengumi, maybe a love unrequited?

(In a more recent past life, I handled weapons as a resistance fighter in the Malayan jungle. We got betrayed & killed by enemy gunfire. Both my past lives are overshadowed by war & betrayal. Folks say that's probably why I 've a lot of bitterness in me since childhood.)

((Crosses fingers & prays this life will be better...))

[Mibbie.]

Oh my God, both you guys, that was cool! X3 I envy you! I wish I had a past life, that would be the coolest freakin' thing ever...I do believe in them, I've seen documentary's about things like this, and i really get deep into them. Hey, this reminds me, I didn't really think much about it, but when i was little, I always used to have this strange dream. It was the same one too! I would usually have it everyother month. I'm not sure if the setting was in China, Japan, or Korea, but it was one of those. Ok, I'll tell you about the dream. ;D

I would be maybe around 12, and I was wearing weird clothing. I was always breathing hard, and for some reason, I was sitting in a room (In feudal times, so its like one of those rooms with paper walls) kinda in the dark. And the door was slid open alittle bit, so I could see the outside. But I heard hollars, and scartches of swords. And alot of blood. I can remember that my eyes would always be wide, and that i was alone in that house.

It was a short dream, but I swear to God that's what it was. I'm totally not lieing. It looked oriental, so im not sure what country it's from. My I stopped having that dream ever since my parents wer divorced. Actually, to tell you the truth, my parents never really loved eachother...they only married becuz they had me... ANYWAY....

When I moved to Bradford, and stopped having the dream, I feell in love with Japan's culture and history. And, I also fell in love with their anime. But! The second i saw Peacemaker, and abput the Shinsengumi, I literally feel in love with it! I became so obsessed.

And, this part sort of relates to what umeko said, my mom always said that me and my sister were never alike. Becuase she's only 6, and right now im 14. She, now is extremely hyper and always throws temper tanrumes. But me, when i was her age, my mom said that I was very calm, and would always listen. You shud see my report card! The behavior is all exillent!

So...do you guys think any of this adds up? Cuz its getting me really curious. hey, i might not have had a past life at all. But ti does eem pretty suspicious, right? And, just to prove to u im not lieing, I'll swear on my Grandmothers grave that i didn't make it up. she died 2 years ago. So I would never dishonor her. So?

[Umeko]

Cool, my past lives dreams always seem to overlap because the circumstances always seem similar. There are at least 3 versions. I list them according to the time period, I think.

Version 1 (Ancient China)

I am running desperately through a very dark palace as a very young girl. I know I am running for my life. Everyone else is dead. This version is normally silent except for my breathing. I see the image of a girl in ancient Chinese clothing in a polished surface as I run past. (Me?)

Version 2 (Bakumatsu Japan)

I am running through a Japanese manor as an older woman. I am holding some kind of weapon & I am looking for someone I care a lot about. (A child?) I know this person is totally defenceless. I come into a room with a lot of trinkets, including a rosary. I hear a sound like gunshots. (Muskets?)

Version 3 (WWII Malaya)

I am running in near darkness in a cave system as a young man. I hear gunfire & running water. I have an important message for my comrades, however, I know it is too late.

((This reflects an actual incident. Chinese guerilla leaders were ambushed in a cave network by Japanese forces after someone sold them out.))

The dreams always seem to merge at some point so I'm not really sure which version I am expriencing. It's real spooky... Not very common nowdays. But common enough when younger. They say such past-life dreams fade with age. Mine happen to involve very strong emotions, such as fleeing for your life or trying protect someone or something.

[Gentatsu]

Wow! This is really great.

For Umeko, about Christianity in the Tokugawa. Maybe you were related to or a retainer of Date Masamune. He was a daimyo during the waring states period. There was also a Christian Revolution in 1638 during the Tokugawa area.

For Rika, you certainly have past lives! You just don't remember them yet! Whatever you do, try not to force it to come out. Maybe do some meditation. I am 15 and I am not quite sure who I am yet (I have the feeling that Dohi was my name). When you are older be sure to have Past Life Regression Therapy. It is a natural way to remeber your past in much more detail and even see your self. I will sure do it!

I found this reincarnation message board where the Incarnation of Hijikata Toshizo is. That is right we have found Hijikata Toshizo! There is also Nobutada Nakajima who was a retainer of Mito and fought the Choshu. He was shot 6 times.

Anyway! Really interesting stuff!

Dohi Nakazo-----AWAY!!!!
XD;;

[Umeko]

I think the timeframe for my past life might be later. after Christianity went underground. Very strong sense of persecution. Praying in secret... but with very strong sense of hope for the future.

For me the past is past. I cannot change what happened in my past lives. Honestly they 're not to pleasant.

I pray that maybe the world will be a more peaceful place.