Samurai Zen
In this book, Shaw draws upon his knowledge of Asian culture and years of study in the martial arts to show us how we, too, can achieve higher understanding through the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Iado the meditative way of the sword becomes a path to enlightenment. The first step is to learn to control the physical body/ once physical senses are honed, the thinking mind can be silenced and can join with the body to become a unified force.

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Samurai Zen
In this book, Shaw draws upon his knowledge of Asian culture and years of study in the martial arts to show us how we, too, can achieve higher understanding through the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Iado the meditative way of the sword becomes a path to enlightenment. The first step is to learn to control the physical body/ once physical senses are honed, the thinking mind can be silenced and can join with the body to become a unified force.

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Samurai Zen

Samurai Zen

by Scott Shaw
Samurai Zen

Samurai Zen

by Scott Shaw

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Overview

In this book, Shaw draws upon his knowledge of Asian culture and years of study in the martial arts to show us how we, too, can achieve higher understanding through the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Iado the meditative way of the sword becomes a path to enlightenment. The first step is to learn to control the physical body/ once physical senses are honed, the thinking mind can be silenced and can join with the body to become a unified force.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781578631049
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date: 04/01/1999
Pages: 156
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Scott Shaw is an accomplished martial artist and practicing Buddhist. He is the author of several books, including Zen O'Clock, Samurai Zen, Ki Process and Tao of Self Defense.

Table of Contents

Introductionix
Part 1The Foundation of Samurai Zen1
1.Butsz3
2.The Transmission of Enlightenment7
3.Bushi19
4.Bushido23
Part 2The Refinement of the Senses29
5.Zanshin31
6.Muga37
7.Ima43
Part 3Focusing the Body and the Mind51
8.Dojo53
9.Hara59
10.Kokyu65
11.Zazen73
12.The Sword79
Part 4The Pathway to Power109
13.Ki111
14.Kuji No Ho123
Part 5The Results of Consciousness129
15.Ku131
16.Sesshin135
17.Mushin137
18.Mayoi141
19.Prajna145
Conclusion147
Index149
About the Author156
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