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Subject: Re: Zen is not a football game
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 1997 20:11:59 -0500
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Dirk Bruere wrote:
> 
> Bill wrote:
> > @Did you ever do martial arts, eg TKD or JKD?
> >
> > Judo once, ie: using the strength of opposition to subdue opposition.
> 
> But it's never that pure or simple in the 'real world' is it?
> 
> Gassho
> Dirk
Dirk;
	Have you ever looked at the text, _The Book of Five Rings_?  It was
written in a cave in 1645ce by Miyamoto Musashi.  He led an interesting
life.  8^)   In the book, the translation of the book actually, Musashi
gives nine principles that lead me to believe that he thinks that is
that pure and simple in the 'real world.'
		1. Do not think dishonestly.
		2. The Way is in training.
		3. Become aquainted with every art.
		4. Know the Ways of all professions.
		5. Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters.
		6. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything.
		7. Perceive those things which cannot be seen.   
		8. Pay attention even to trifles.
		9. Do nothing which is of no use.
	Of course, 'pure and simple' seems never to be the same as 'easy.' 
Musashi studied them for thirty years.  
		
may all beings realize enlightnement,
			T.