Freestyler777
Blue Belt
Zen is a very important aspect of the martial arts. In fact, the ancient samurais learned Zen so they would be indifferent to life and death and therefore brave in battle. Why has the relationship between learning fighting skills and spirituality been so compromised?
Is it because this is a faithless era in general, or is it because Zen has religious implications that threaten some people of different religious beliefs?
I think it is essential to practice Zen to be a martial artist. And, my opinion is, a karate master has to be a zen master if he is genuine. I don't know karate, i play sport judo, but I imagine that if one knows how to kill people, that skill should go hand in hand with reverence for life and an equanimity when dealing with everyday life problems. Zen teaches you how to be a good person, and to find your inner nature, before you became conditioned by societal expectations and peer pressure.
Reply if interested in this discussion, please.
Is it because this is a faithless era in general, or is it because Zen has religious implications that threaten some people of different religious beliefs?
I think it is essential to practice Zen to be a martial artist. And, my opinion is, a karate master has to be a zen master if he is genuine. I don't know karate, i play sport judo, but I imagine that if one knows how to kill people, that skill should go hand in hand with reverence for life and an equanimity when dealing with everyday life problems. Zen teaches you how to be a good person, and to find your inner nature, before you became conditioned by societal expectations and peer pressure.
Reply if interested in this discussion, please.