Abstract
The first part of this article presents insights into the nature of mind-body theory and practice in modern Japanese budo in general, and Aikido in particular. Based on personal experience and observations as both a trained academic and a professional Aikido instructor, I suggest that modern budo retains elements of spiritual formation inherited in part from Buddhist thought and practice in Japan. The second part of the article is a sample of doka, “poems of the way,” that I have composed as a form of Zen inspired advice songs to foster confidence in the holistic practice of budo and to encourage further exploration in these areas.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 52-61 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Spirituality Studies |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Aikido
- Buddhism
- Budo
- Martial arts and spirituality
- Mind and body research
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Religious studies
- Philosophy