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Tag Archives: Philosophy

Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an

“It’s China, mom. Everybody knows kung fu.” – Dre Parker, Karate Kid (2010).

But in the West it can safely be said that barely anybody knows Kung Fu.

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 28, 2022April 2, 2023Posted inReviewsTags:Book Review, Buddhism, Ch'an, Kung Fu, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: The History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch’an

Why you will never be perfect

We will never be perfect, no matter how much we try. So why should we even bother? Is there benefit in striving towards perfection?

Posted byNicola HigginsAugust 19, 2022May 29, 2026Posted inPhilosophyTags:exercise, martial arts, perfection, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo1 Comment on Why you will never be perfect

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