Samurai ZEN by Scott Shaw

Samurai ZEN by Scott Shaw

The medieval Samurai of Japan have long been depicted as the consummate warriors of Asia. While the physical training the Samurai underwent was intense and exacting, much of their skill was based on their mental refinement as well as their physical prowess. At the forefront of integrating spiritual understanding into the martial arts, Scott Shaw draws upon his years of study of Buddhist culture to show you how to acquire higher awareness through the art of Zen and Iaido, or the meditative art of the sword. Scott Shaw begins by teaching you how to control and refine your physical senses, while quieting your mind and your emotions as well as your reactions to other people's energies. Next, with clear instruction and photographs, he guides you through both standing and seated forms of Iaido. He also includes powerful breathing exercises for centering yourself and directing energy. This book has special interest for students of Iaido, but it also contains a wealth of information and practical exercises for anyone who is sincerely interested in Zen Buddhism and the martial arts as a path to freedom or Satori.

Scott Shaw is a skilled martial artist as well as a devout Buddhist. Zen O'Clock, Samurai Zen, Ki Process, and Tao of Self Defense are just a few of his books.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781578631049
ISBN 10	1578631041
Title	Samurai ZEN
Author	Scott Shaw
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Red Wheel/Weiser
Year published	1994-12-13
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.