This intriguing, influential work of literature-an outstanding way to experience Zen-is now available on cd

It is extremely difficult to comprehend Zen by learning it as you would various other intellectual pursuits. The ultimate way to understand Zen is certainly, basically, to Zen. This is exactly what author Eugen Herrigel allows us to do by sharing his own fascinating journey toward a comprehension of the illuminating school of thought. In Japan, a skill such as for example archery isn’t practiced solely for utilitarian purposes such as learning to strike targets. Archery is also meant to train your brain and take it into contact with the ultimate actuality. If one really wishes to become master of an art, technical understanding of it is not enough. You have to transcend technique so that the art becomes an ‘artless artwork’ growing from the Unconsciousness. In this manner, as the author simply, clearly demonstrates, archery becomes a path to higher understanding and enlightenment.