Cool! But don't try it out yourself unless you are certain your
opponent has had extensive psychotherapy or has engaged in considerable
zazen - and that you are going to be *really* calm when the moment
arises.
--- In [email protected], "salik888" <novelidea8@...> wrote:
>
> A master of the tea ceremony in old Japan once accidentally slighted a
soldier. He quickly apologized, but the rather impetuous soldier
demanded that the matter be settled in a sword duel. The tea master, who
had no experience with swords, asked the advice of a fellow Zen master
who did possess such skill. As he was served by his friend, the Zen
swordsman could not help but notice how the tea master performed his art
with perfect concentration and tranquility. "Tomorrow," the Zen
swordsman said, "when you duel the soldier, hold your weapon above your
head, as if ready to strike, and face him with the same concentration
and tranquility with which you perform the tea ceremony." The next day,
at the appointed time and place for the duel, the tea master followed
this advice. The soldier, readying himself to strike, stared for a long
time into the fully attentive but calm face of the tea master. Finally,
the soldier lowered his sword, apologized for his arrogance, and left
without a blow being struck.
>
>
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>
> best wishes
>
> zendervish
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