Tag Archive | Zen
Zen and Transmission of Mind – Part II
What is Mind? Reasoning and logic are intellectual processes that require types of study to permit the student access to different forms of thinking. This has to do with words: the most mysterious form of communications known. What a word means is not usually the intent with which it is used. Very few people know […]
Zen and Transmission of Mind – Part I
Having studied Zen for many years, I have come to understand that there is really nothing to understand, especially the concepts of ‘mind/no-mind’ or ‘thing/no-thing.’ Once past the intellectual aspects of Zen, it is discovered that it is the most freeing reality you will ever encounter and is the basis of all mental acumen relative […]
Being You
Combined imagery and quote is an ongoing, collaborative project between myself and Peggy A Thompson.
The Oneness of All
Combined imagery and quote is an ongoing, collaborative project between myself and Peggy A Thompson. For more info on Hanshi Stephen Kaufman, visit http://www.hanshi.com
The Zen Transmission of Mind – Part 2
What is Mind? Reasoning and logic are intellectual processes that require types of study to permit the student access to different forms of thinking. This has to do with words: the most mysterious form of communications known. What a word means is not usually the intent with which it is used. Very few people know […]
Zen and the Art of Stickfighting
The Concept of Attack/ No-Attack The Zen concept of attack/no-attackshould be used in and through your life without having to think about it. It simply means that you should be on your guard and prepared to act without becoming paranoid while at the same time remaining calm. Training provides you with the ability to act […]
Essential Deliberateness of Intent in Mastery
It is of primary importance to understand the motivations for your desire to excel in anything. This takes into consideration more than you would normally imagine because of what is entailed in your sincere striving. It is not enough to simply “wanna be” a version of what you are using for visual representation of your […]
Zen and the Art of Stickfighting
from Deflection and Strikes chapter In this set of photos, a punch is aimed at your head. With the stick weapon of your choice, step back with high deflection followed by a forward strike to the ribs. Zen Tip – There is no such thing as “fair fighting.” Buy this book at: http://www.hanshi.com/books
Self-Defense with a Stick, Cane, or Umbrella
from Zen and the Art of Stickfighting Self-defense is comprised of fundamental actions used by an individual to protect him, or herself, with sensible and controlled techniques. All of the devices—a stick, cane, or umbrella—are used as examples. Get used to the idea of not relying on any particular device. Your repertoire will increase based […]
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