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How to be a martial artist and study Zen

Men love the adventure and competition of martial arts its in our blood. But what is Bushido, is it accomplished though Zen, the spiritual side of marital arts draws men into the fullness of the way of life. It doesn't matter if it's karate, jujitsu or judo. But many martial artists seek more and wish to study Zen Buddhism. The most recognized Buddhists that studied the martial arts were the shaolin.

 In the United States  Master Hughes is the most recognized American  Zen Master with lineage who is also a Master of the martial arts. With a career of over 37 years he is widely  recognized for his accomplishments'

"Physical training is just the gateway to mastery of the mind. You must strive to achieve true humility through training.

If you don't its difficult if not impossible to rise to the level of Zen ji. What do you expect to accomplish with out discipline, thoughts of material things, pride and scorn for others and similar negative feelings."

History  "Martial arts has a long association with the spiritual side  Combining the genius of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Daoism with rigorous physical and martial discipline and breathing exercises, the training that originated at China's famous Shaolin Temple was a unique elixir that would change the way the world perceived mind and body.

The Japanese Zen Master Taisen Deshimaru frequently wrote about the principals of Zen and Bushido noting that for the monk and the warrior there was no difference between the two.

When I meditate with the class, I simply try to erase all thoughts, until my mind is a blank. With my eyes closed, I concentrate until all I "see" is darkness, concentrating the whole time on my breathing. As air is pulled in through my rib cage expands, then up to exit through my mouth. Though not a very deep form of meditation, it relaxes and refreshes me so I can concentrate on class.

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