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  • Written by: Eugen Herrigel
  • Narrated by: Ralph Blum
  • Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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Written by: Eugen Herrigel
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Publisher's 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.
©1971 Eugen Herrigel (P)2005 Macmillan Audio
Philosophy Occult Buddhism Archery Hunting
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great book

great book. this has helped my trading in the financial markets and I am sure it will help in many other areas of life. archery can be used as a simple and easy to understand analogy of the application of Zen and some of its meanings which can then be easily compared to other things in life. .

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Racistttttt????

Um not sure why the narrator decided to put on an accent whenever he is reading the Master's lines.
ANNND its not even the correct accent, I am so confused as to why he decided to do that...

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