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Author | : John Stevens |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 74 |
Release | : 2007-02-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0834827239 |
The life and inspirational teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Japanese master archer first introduced in the martial arts classic Zen in the Art of Archery A Zen and kyudo (archery) master, Awa Kenzo (1880–1939) first gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)—including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy—are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practitioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.
Author | : Herrigel Eugen |
Publisher | : Waking Lion Press |
Total Pages | : 90 |
Release | : 2021-04 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781434104694 |
A fascinating introduction to Zen principles and learning.
Author | : Kenneth Kushner |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2011-06-14 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 146290064X |
One Arrow, One Life is a classic treatise on kyudo, the art of traditional Japanese archery, and its relation to the ideals and practice of Zen Buddhism. With a solid introduction to the form and practice of Zen meditation, as well as a thorough description of the Eight Stages of Kyudo, One Arrow, One Life captures the subtleties of the complementary nature of thought and action, movement and stillness. Demonstrating the importance of bringing movement, posture and breathing into harmony, One Arrow, One Life interweaves Zen philosophy with daily experience and techniques, teachers, and the dojo, to give a name and face to kyudo. Beginning with its discussion of the breathing, posture, and concentration that is fundamental to both disciplines, then quickly moving on to the subtleties of advanced practice, author, Ken Kushner ties everything together into a personal testimony of the pervasiveness of Zen in everyday life. Illustrator, Jackson Morisawa's line drawings bring the art of kyudo to life. For those interested in Zen and moving meditation, kyudo practitioners of all levels, as well as students of the Way of martial arts, this volume is an indispensable guidebook.
Author | : Eugen Herrigel |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 1974-07-12 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0394712447 |
A precise description of the techniques used in Zen training.
Author | : Paulo Coelho |
Publisher | : Knopf |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2020-11-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0593318277 |
From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann. “A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer. With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.
Author | : Shoji Yamada |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 299 |
Release | : 2020-06-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 022678424X |
In the years after World War II, Westerners and Japanese alike elevated Zen to the quintessence of spirituality in Japan. Pursuing the sources of Zen as a Japanese ideal, Shoji Yamada uncovers the surprising role of two cultural touchstones: Eugen Herrigel’s Zen in the Art of Archery and the Ryoanji dry-landscape rock garden. Yamada shows how both became facile conduits for exporting and importing Japanese culture. First published in German in 1948 and translated into Japanese in 1956, Herrigel’s book popularized ideas of Zen both in the West and in Japan. Yamada traces the prewar history of Japanese archery, reveals how Herrigel mistakenly came to understand it as a traditional practice, and explains why the Japanese themselves embraced his interpretation as spiritual discipline. Turning to Ryoanji, Yamada argues that this epitome of Zen in fact bears little relation to Buddhism and is best understood in relation to Chinese myth. For much of its modern history, Ryoanji was a weedy, neglected plot; only after its allegorical role in a 1949 Ozu film was it popularly linked to Zen. Westerners have had a part in redefining Ryoanji, but as in the case of archery, Yamada’s interest is primarily in how the Japanese themselves have invested this cultural site with new value through a spurious association with Zen.
Author | : Hideharu Onuma |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9784770017345 |
This guide to the spiritual and technical practice of this graceful martialrt, by 15th-generation master Hideharu Onuma, includes illustrations andare photographs.
Author | : Eugen Herrigel |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1999-01-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780375705090 |
A classic work on Eastern philosophy, and a charming, deeply illuminating story of one man’s experience with Zen. Eugen Herrigel, a German professor of Philosophy in Tokyo, took up the study of archery as a step toward an understanding of Zen Buddhism. This book is the account of the six years he spent as a student of one of Japan’s great kyudo (archery) masters, and of how he gradually overcame his initial inhibitions and began to feel his way toward new truths and ways of seeing.
Author | : John Stevens |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 1990-12-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0834829347 |
Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha’s love life before his enlightenment and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex among Buddhists of ancient India, Tibet, China, and Japan; Zen in the art of love; and a positive discussion of women and Buddhism.
Author | : USA Archery |
Publisher | : Human Kinetics |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 2012-12-14 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1492581704 |
If you’re serious about improving accuracy, increasing consistency, and achieving competitive success, Archery is your guide. Featuring the in-depth instruction, insight, and advice from the world’s top coaches and archers, Archery sets a new standard in resources for those who compete with the recurve or compound bow. Archery includes a wealth of information on perfecting stance, body alignment, muscle recruitment, and shot sequence. You’ll master the skills and techniques taught at the U.S. Olympic Training Center by legendary coach KiSik Lee. Then you’ll prepare for competition: • Select and properly tune equipment. • Develop a winning shot sequence. • Set up, draw, and complete the shot. • Maximize practice time. • Train physically and mentally for competition. • Develop a successful tournament strategy. Developed by USA Archery, Archery is an invaluable resource you’ll refer to again and again.