DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER
Following Guidelines may be used for building some Character..
In any Killing art, the soldier needs to be at peace with his self or state of Mind. The perfect example of this is the Code
followed by Samurai called "Bushido" Its paradoxical that Killing arts require a liberated mind for proper execution and attitude.
History reminds us that from Bodhidharma came Zen Buddhism and from the same man came the origins of Martial Arts. Here we
are outlining some principles drwan from Buddhism, elaborated to todays world.
BUDDHISM:
4 Noble Truths of Buddhism:
In Life there is Suffering
Suffering comes from Desire.
Detachment ends Suffering
Follow the 8 Fold Path to end Suffering.
8 Fold Path of Buddhism:
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Correct Thought (Understanding),
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Correct Aspiration (Purpose),
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Correct Concentration (Mental Focus),
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Correct
Effort, (Physical Focus)
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Correct Behavior (Moderation),
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Correct Speech (Expression),
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Correct Vocation (Livelihood),
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Correct Contemplation (Awareness of Self-Breath
& Universe).
ZEN BUDDHISM:
The Basics of Zen:
The Mind is like a bowl. Thoughts flow freely, in and
out. Observe but donot retain any thought. Also Do not force a thought out. Flow Freely. Reflect every thought like
a Mirror.
Develop Muen Munshi:
One Thought. One Action. No Mind.
TAOISM LAO TZU:
The Tao represents perfect balance that exists in this
Universe. Effortlessly. This balance is made of Ying & Yang aspects & elements.
Yang:
represents the harder force:
rigid, strong, powerful force.
e.g. like Sun, Male, Day, Anger, Will Power
Ying:
represents the softer force,
the counterpart: gentleness, adaptibility.
Moon, Night, Compassion, Submission.
Tao
Perfect balance is a balanced interplay of the two forces.
Be Soft, yet not yielding
Be Firm, yet not hard!
Non Differentiation:
The Void is that which lies between this and that.
It is all inclusive and excludes nothing.
Make a hairbreaths difference
and Heaven and Earth will be set apart
He who realizes the void
is filled with power & love & joy for all beings.
LEE in TAO OF JKD
Simplicity is the height of Cultivation.
Directness is the shortest distance between two points,
always a straight line.
Effectivity dictates path taken.
Open Mindedness makes No Way as the Way.
Drop the Classical if Limitations, Embrace Non Classical
if towards Freedom.
Caution: Donot miscontruct
and use the above philosophies to suit your personal needs & goals. Apply them to find personal liberation & to better
the Self.
