Though not a requisite for the study of Budo (martial arts) many
students find that an investigation into the philosophical constructs
of Zen very rewarding. The Bushi of old also found that the pursuit of
Zen assisted them in their training of Budo. This page will try to
bring to the student a greater understanding of some of the thoughts,
stories and underpinnings of Zen and how they may relate to Budo.
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Bodhidharma
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The Dalai Lama
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Quotes from The Dalia Lama.
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37 Buddhist Practices
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Buddhist practices as they relate to Budo. Taken from Lama Surya Das and adopted by Shihan Henderson.
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Meditations
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This section includes meditations, contemplations and exercises from
various sources that every Budoka can use to further develop his/her
character and aim towards complete harmony with creation.
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Stories
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Zen stories are similar to koans but have not been passed down through
the ages in the same formal manner. These stories are also very
colorful and try to point to the truth by using parable and metaphor.
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Koans
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Zen Koans are short stories that try to convey a hidden underlying
moral or principle. Often, they try to show the folly in the way we
look at our situations and they try to point to the truth in a way that
brings greater personal understanding to the reader than simply a
lecture. The stories are colorful and filled with the history of China
and Japan.
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Quotes
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Haiku
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