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Here is a brief talk on some of the benefits of making meditation a part of your Martial Art practice. This talk was taken from a recent post to his blog; just push the play button in the player below to listen in.
A Samurai approached a Zen monk and asked him the meaning of heaven and hell. The Zen monk rudely dismissed the Samurai telling him he didn’t have time for such a foolish question from a ruffian. The enraged Samurai, his honor offended, drew his sword threatening to cut down the monk.
“That”, said the monk, “is the meaning of hell.”
Comprehending the teaching, the Samurai replaced his sword and dropped to his knees bowing and thanking the Zen master.
To this the master replied; “Now that, is the meaning of heaven!”
Virtually all agree that the key to a happy life is the ability for one to control their own thoughts and emotions. Meditation is the practical technique of learning how to gain control over the mind and direct it in any way you choose. This ancient practice has proved useful to millions of people over thousands of years.
While seldom realized in the west, meditation was the original foundation of all true Martial Arts. The ability to control the breath, and thereby discipline thinking and emotions, is fundamental for living a calm, peaceful and productive life. Learning to discipline the mind is also foundational for those involved in the serious practice of Martial Arts.
Meditation is and has always been an integral part of our teaching at the Martial Arts Center. You will learn correct breathing, posture, and how to take the foundation of Martial Arts - meditation, into everyday life!
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A Samurai approached a Zen monk and asked him the meaning of heaven and hell. The Zen monk rudely dismissed the Samurai telling him he didn’t have time for such a foolish question from a ruffian. The enraged Samurai, his honor offended, drew his sword threatening to cut down the monk.
