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  • Zen in the Art of Archery

  • Written by: Eugen Herrigel
  • Narrated by: Ralph Blum
  • Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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Zen in the Art of Archery

Written by: Eugen Herrigel
Narrated by: Ralph Blum
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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

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The archery technique described is out of date

The philosophy of zen is not brought out very well and the narrative could do with an infusion of real life examples

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