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Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in...
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Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in...
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by John Stevens
Sales Rank : 252823
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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Shambhala February 20, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159030442X
ISBN-13: 978-1590304426
Product Dimensions:
7.1 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
Product Review
"An interesting and enlightening study by John Stevens."—The Japan Times
Product Description
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 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.
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