Barefoot Zen: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and Karate Paperback - 2000
by Nathan J. Johnson
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Only by following the path of non-violence can defeat be avoided.
From the rear cover
The legendary courage of the Shaolin (Chan/Zen) order was not developed by fighting with enemies, but by not fighting! The Shaolin teaching was designed to free us from fear, the only true enemy. Barefoot Zen, a brave new approach to the martial arts, clearly demonstrates that the traditional movements of both Kung Fu and Karate, contained in the solo choreographed sequences of movements known as forms (or kata), grew out of the spiritual practices of the Shaolin order of Buddhist monks and nuns. Nathan Johnson explains that this mystical and non-violent teaching is a profound and beautiful expression of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and its pursuit of wisdom, peace, and enlightenment. Contrary to popular assumption, he contends that it was never intended to be a means of self-defense.
Barefoot Zen bridges the gap between Kung Fu and Karate, and reveals their common origin through the disclosure of vital research material on three of the world's most important Karate kata. We learn that the original "empty hand art" was used as a method of kinetic meditation between pairs, and was designed as a practical tool to help practitioners transcend the fear and insecurity of everyday living. Barefoot Zen makes the legacy of the Shaolin way accessible to all, releasing the art from the clutches of popular images and painful concerns about self-defense.
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- Title Barefoot Zen: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and Karate
- Author Nathan J. Johnson
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition, F
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Weiser Books, York Beach, Maine, U.S.A.
- Date December 2000
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9781578631421 / 1578631424
- Weight 1.33 lbs (0.60 kg)
- Dimensions 10.02 x 7.03 x 0.71 in (25.45 x 17.86 x 1.80 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Martial arts - Religious aspects - Zen, Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental - Philosophy
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00034941
- Dewey Decimal Code 796.8
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