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Kurikara: The Sword and the Serpent
In Mikkyo—Japanese esoteric Buddhism—the dragon Kurikara symbolizes the internal energy developed through sword practice. Kurikara is a manifestation of the fierce bodhisattva Fudo Myo O, the patron of ascetics and warriors in Japan, who uses his sword to destroy delusions and sever attachments. Fudo’s sword represents the gaining of discriminative power and decisiveness—t...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
December 7th 2010
by Blue Snake Books
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This was a rather intense book in the fact that many of the esoteric philosophy and practical techniques of Japanese swordsmanship are defined. I also found that the application of the authors yoga techniques during ones quest of the unification of blade and soul especially enlightening. It becomes quite clear that yoga and martial arts in general are from the same lineage.
I think this book is a great study for teachers and students alike as both viewpoints are clearly explained and defined in a...more
I think this book is a great study for teachers and students alike as both viewpoints are clearly explained and defined in a...more
There is a long tradition in the martial arts of spiritual and physical aspirations cohabiting in one discipline. Movies make much of the superhuman powers this combination can supposedly create, and Japanese manga are full of such fantasies. Even in more mundane real life, meditative practices are a regular part of martial arts training. Sad to say, it is easy to be disappointed when you meet many of the senior practitioners - all too many have lost sight of the lofty spiritual aspects of their...more
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