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What are the relationships between martial arts, nature, and Zen?

Master Kosen – Published on April 1 – other-disciplines

Question

It is crucial for me to know the answers to these questions:
1) What is Zen Buddhism’s relationship with nature?
2) What is Zen Buddhism’s relationship with martial arts? Thank you for your time.





Miss Evans

Master Kosen’s answer

Buddhism lets us discover our true nature, which is itself the spirit and breath of nature. Inside and outside are one mind; that is the essence of martial arts.

Kosen


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