Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from “Zen in the Art of Archery”

Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from "Zen in the Art of Archery"
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Here are the inspirational life and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880–1939), the Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)—including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy—are 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.

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  • ISBN13: 9781590304426
  • Condition: New
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Reviews

Definitely a Bullseye

by Geoff Howard from Halifax, NS CANADA on 2009-12-31
I had read Zen and the Art of Archery a long time ago and decided to check out this book. Definitely worth my time. A lot of great words of wisdom from Awa Kenzo are presented for absorption. Much of what is said in this book can be incorporated in to daily life. Definitely a book worth having if you like to have a text you can quickly pick up and read some powerful statements to keep you on the path.

A different kind of hunting

by Michael A. Nelson from Here on 2008-12-26
Zen Bow, Zen Arrow is a different kind of hunting book for most people. To hunt for and find an understanding of self and this life we live is, perhaps, the greatest adventure of all.

great book, but short

by devin vagt from ukiah,CA on 2008-05-01
interesting and informative, but a little short for the money. If you read "zen in the art of archery" by eugene herrigel and didn't hear enough about awa kenzo, this book will give you what you want: it presents a limited biography and then gives some of his ( most important?) sayings and a few pictures of him with his bow. It got 4 out of 5 stars because it cost 12.95 list price plus shipping and is 101 pages long. Still a great read if you are interested in zen archery.

Zen Bow, Zen Arrow

by Jon B. Hudson from OH, USA on 2008-02-26
a small book but diamonds are small-as is the brief instant of satori. a wonderful history of the great Zen archer Awa Kenzo with a treasure of gems of wisdom from his teachings: statements, aphorisms, koans and haiku. whether you are seeking thru t'ai chi, target shooting or archery, the wisdom here will guide you in your practice.

A pearl of wisdom

by Mr. Leon Li from N.T. Hong Kong on 2007-07-16
Don't miss this book if you are interested in "Zen in the Art of Archery" and "The Method of Zen" by Eugen Herrigel. The teaching of Awa is a pearl of wisdom.