Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of Archery Book by John Stevens
The life and inspirational teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Japanese master archer first introduced in the martial arts classic Zen in the Art of Archery
A Zen and kyudo (archery) master, Awa Kenzo (1880–1939) first 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.
About the Author
John Stevens (1947–2025) was an American author, translator, ordained Zen Buddhist priest, professor of Buddhist studies, and Aikido teacher (7th dan Aikikai). He lived in Sendai, Japan (1973–~2008), teaching Eastern philosophy and Aikido at Tohoku Fukushi University. Primary Aikido teacher: Shirata Rinjiro. Authored/translator of over 30–40 books on Aikido, Zen, and Japanese culture, including Aikido: The Way of Harmony and The Art of Peace.
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 2007
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