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Tag Archives: Zen

Half and Half

Two Shorinji Kempo students perform gassho rei.

Not all simple things are easy, and this piece of advice is simple.

Posted byNicola HigginsDecember 2, 2022May 1, 2023Posted inPhilosophyTags:happiness, martial arts, Philosophy, Shorinji Kempo, ZenLeave a comment on Half and Half

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

“The Prisoner” as Zen

What is zen? What is a garden? Who are you?

Who am I? What is this place? Who is number one?

Posted byNicola HigginsOctober 26, 2020May 12, 2023Posted inPhilosophy, ReviewsTags:"The Prisoner", ZenLeave a comment on “The Prisoner” as Zen

Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

From the Edge of Humanity Magazine, a book review relevant to us all.

Posted byNicola HigginsSeptember 24, 2017Posted inPhilosophyTags:Book Review, martial arts, ZenLeave a comment on Book Review: Zen in the Martial Arts

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