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Self-Inquiry and “Who Am I?” – Quotes and Resources

October 28, 2019August 24, 2021kiaiLeave a comment
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Photographed near Lake Poway in Poway, CA, in the Spring of 2020.

This is a companion article to [KendoNotes_Awareness] on “awareness.”  It is a compilation of quotes and resources on an approach to awakening, heijoushin (平常心), Continue reading →

Meditation, MindfulnessAwareness, Heijoushin, Quotes, Resources, Self-Inquiry, Suffering

On Grieving, Dying and Living – Quotes and Resources

August 1, 2019August 1, 2021kiai2 Comments
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A flower in bloom in La Jolla, CA, Aug 2020.

Two fathers of adult members of the dojo have passed away.  One, ten days ago in his sleep.  A kind, soft-spoken and gentle figure who would visit regularly to watch his two Continue reading →

Wisdom, QuotesDeath, Grief, Quotes, Suffering

A Furry Three-Legged Trooper Named Duke and Heijoushin (平常心)

July 8, 2019November 3, 2019kiaiLeave a comment
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The cool “Duke”.

I met and walked a three-legged dog named Duke with a friend a few evenings ago.  He is a cool “dude.”  He had lost Continue reading →

StoriesHeijoushin, Inspiration, Story, Suffering

On Setbacks and the Pain of Suffering – Quotes and Resources

March 18, 2019June 23, 2021kiaiLeave a comment
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Carved sand by the water’s edge.

Life seems to present varying degrees of setbacks and suffering.  While taking a brief walk outdoors between shinpan duties at the 2018 U.S. Junior Nationals Championships, I Continue reading →

Wisdom, QuotesLoss, Quotes, Resources, Setbacks, Suffering

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  • A Table of Contents (Map of All Articles) (1)
  • Body Maintenance & Development (13)
  • External Sites and Articles (5)
    • Translations by Imoto Sensei (1)
  • For Beginners, For Kids (14)
  • For Higher Levels (22)
    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (8)
    • Seme (14)
  • Mechanics (19)
    • Fumikomi (6)
    • Gripping the Shinai (7)
    • Techniques, Exercises (6)
  • Mind Management (51)
    • Managing Habits (13)
    • Meditation, Mindfulness (9)
    • Mushin, Flow-State (17)
    • Wisdom, Quotes (10)
  • Shinsa/Shiai (10)
  • Stories (15)

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