Captain Harlock
Orange Belt
Arts taught today are taught to different people, by different people, for different reasons than in days gone by. In order for Zen to be taught, Zen must be present, and most, have not found it. Hard to find something when the search is but a part time activity.
Then again, there is a saying "The Tao that is seen is not really the Tao". Another saying is, "If you see the Buddha on the road, kill him" implying that truth won't just walk up to you.
Numerous martial cultures have philosophies seeking answers to life. Most are interesting when studied.
One must also understand the difference between a fighting art, a combat art, and a martial art. Most do not.
An master and his student were walking.
The student asked, "Master, where does this road lead us?"
The Master replied, "The air is sweet today, and the flowers beautiful."
Then again, there is a saying "The Tao that is seen is not really the Tao". Another saying is, "If you see the Buddha on the road, kill him" implying that truth won't just walk up to you.
Numerous martial cultures have philosophies seeking answers to life. Most are interesting when studied.
One must also understand the difference between a fighting art, a combat art, and a martial art. Most do not.
An master and his student were walking.
The student asked, "Master, where does this road lead us?"
The Master replied, "The air is sweet today, and the flowers beautiful."