Zen Bow, Zen Arrow

Here are the biography and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880 - 1939), the legendary Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's classic ZEN IN THE ART OF ARCHERY.The life and inspirational teachings ofAwa Kenzo,the Japanese master archer first introduced in the martial arts classic Zen in the Art of ArcheryA Zenand kyudo (archery) master,Awa Kenzo (1880-1939) first gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)-including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy-are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practitioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.

“"An interesting and enlightening study by John Stevens."-The Japan Times”

"An interesting and enlightening study by John Stevens."—The Japan Times

John Stevens is Professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, Aikido, and Asian culture. He has practiced and taught Aikido all over the world.

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