Hanshi’s Note
4/12/2019
Comprehend the fundamental i.e.: embrace the spirit – roam the root of heaven and earth, wonder beyond the dust and the dirt; yes even in zen the nee...
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Comprehend the fundamental i.e.: embrace the spirit – roam the root of heaven and earth, wonder beyond the dust and the dirt; yes even in zen the nee...
One's attitude impacts and determines one's perception; therefore, you can see the snow as nature's wrath or nature's crystals. A concept to consider is th...
Size impresses people. The bigger the better. You see evidence of it everywhere – the size of automobiles, of buildings, of cities, of organizations. In ...
Peace on earth, starts with peace in the home and within ourselves. Quiet time and grounding oneself through, meditation, calming music, reading, prayer...
“Wing Chun” is a style of Martial Arts which translates literally as “singing spring fist”. Yip Man was the first to establish a modern martia...
Zen students are with their masters at least ten years before they presume to teach others. Nan-in was visited by Tenno, who, having passed his apprenticeship, had become a teacher. The day happened to be rainy, so Tenno wore wooden clogs and carried an umbrella.
After greeting him, Nan-in remarked, “I suppose you left your wooden clogs in the vestibule. I want to know if your umbrella is on the right or left side of the clogs.”
Tenno, confused, had no instant answer. He realized that he was unable to carry his Zen every minute. He became Nan-in’s pupil and he studied six more years to accomplish his Every Minute Zen.
1. Right Understanding To view the world exactly as it presents itself to the eye. Or to the senses. We often categorize things too soon, or have c...
An American Student Recalls the Brutal Workouts of Goju-Ryu Master Gogen Yamaguchi.
The Chinatown district of Yokokama has been famous for its lively entertainment strip, which caters to the pleasure of tourists and servicemen. One hot sum...