Zen And The Martial Arts

At a glance..

This ebook aims to debunk the belief that Zen and the martial arts can't mix. This guide will show how the tranquility that Zen brings can be used to be better at hand to hand combat of the martial arts.

The details..

Zen and the Martial Arts is a book by Ming Zhen Shakya exploring how Zen Buddhism and martial arts have been intertwined for centuries. The oldest form of Chinese Gong Fu was an Indian import which had already been refined in China before Bodhidharma's arrival at Shao Lin Ji Monastery. This unlikely pair has swayed together in a graceful embrace across Asian countries since then.

The author discusses some of the physiology & psychology behind why this combined regimen can produce true mastery; examines the Code of Wushidao that guides & sustains true martial artists; reviews reasons why it was separated from Zen; & suggests ways to reunite them. He also looks into its origin story - tracing back through Aryan invasions all the way to proto-indo-european language variants such as Gaelic, German Latin etc.

This fascinating chronicle delves deep into history to explore hidden places on spiritual paths while examining both disciplines with equal attention: Ba Guan meditation techniques used by Bodhidharma himself are discussed alongside choreographed combat calisthenics taught by him too. The cataclysmic event that led to separation between these two disciplines gets special focus too.

In short, this book provides an insightful look into how these seemingly incompatible practices were able to come together over time - providing readers with valuable information about their histories & backgrounds along with practical tips on how they may be reunited today.