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Zen in the Art of Archery
- Narrated by: Ralph Blum
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Summary
This intriguing, influential work of literature - an outstanding way to experience Zen - is now available in audio.
It is almost impossible to understand Zen by studying it as you would other intellectual pursuits. The best way to understand Zen is, simply, to Zen. This is what author Eugen Herrigel allows us to do by sharing his own fascinating journey toward a comprehension of this illuminating philosophy.
In Japan, an art such as archery is not practiced solely for utilitarian purposes such as learning to hit targets. Archery is also meant to train the mind and bring it into contact with the ultimate reality. If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the art becomes an “artless art” growing out of the unconsciousness. In this way, as the author simply, clearly demonstrates, archery becomes a path to greater understanding and enlightenment.
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- Benjamin C. Grimwood
- 02-08-20
Astounding
The narrator was perfect for this book. The way this subject was approached was superb
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- leigh hadfield
- 16-12-19
Easy listen and interesting
As an established archer i found it exceptionally interesting to hear the views and experiences of this particular author.
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- jd101k2000
- 30-01-23
Learn a different way of being
Learn a different way of being… it could well change the way you approach new skills.
Good luck.
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- kevin
- 18-06-15
The best
This is what you were looking for.
No need to look further you found it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-05-22
Excellent book, nicely read
Perfect for anyone seriously interested in both Zen theory and practice. Applies not only to Archery but of course, to life itself.
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- Kindle Customer
- 29-07-18
such an eye opener
such a good book. i listen to quite a lot of books and this one has to be in my top 3 for the year. wonderful
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- Litpunster
- 20-01-23
A short listen but well worth a credit
A dive into the subconscious that will help you appreciate art. The author tells of his own experience learning archery and how he lost himself in it, in order to master it.
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- Knutte Söderberg
- 12-10-22
Deep
Helpful in accepting one's own progress even though one might not feel it at first
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- MR R D STONE
- 29-10-20
What a load of rubbish
A Waste of money and time. talks in riddles and just a load of jibberish
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- Kim
- 06-10-20
Interesting but very short.
I enjoyed the book but suddenly it just ended. At first I thought there was something wrong, maybe just the end of the chapter, but no. It ends just as ju want it go keep going. It is probably the shortest book I have ever come across and that made me very disapointed. I would give it 4 stars if it was 5 times as long. But now I can only give it 2.
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