Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life And Teachings Of Awa Kenzo, The Archery Master From Zen In The Art Of Archery

Here are the inspirational life and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880?1939), the Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigels cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japans 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

About The Author:

John Stevens is Professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, Aikido, and Asian culture. He has practiced and taught Aikido all over the world.

Table Of Contents:

Preface vii
Introduction 1
The Life of Awa Kenzo 5
The Teachings of Awa Kenzo 29
Tales of the Bow 79
Notes 89
Bibliography 99

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