Zen Bow, Zen Arrow The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of a Rchery

Name: Zen Bow, Zen Arrow The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of a Rchery
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ISBN: 9781590304426

ISBN-10: 159030442X

ISBN-13: 9781590304426

Edition: 2007

Authors: John Stevens

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Here are the biography and teachings of Awa Kenzo (18801939), the legendary Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's classic Zen in the Art of Archery. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation. Zen Bow, Zen Arrow presents his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)-including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy-all 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.Respected author, aikido teacher, Zen…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/20/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.24" long x 0.35" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



The Life of Awa Kenzo



The Teachings of Awa Kenzo



Tales of the Bow


Notes


Bibliography