These here are some of the deepest and most profound quotes found in The historical treatise of Samurai philosophy “Hagakure” written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659 – 1719). I’ll be giving no explanation this time. Its here for you to read and understand in your own perspectives. The Way of the Samurai is found in death. Meditation […]
Meditation musings 13: No easy way
I started meditating again recently. There’s no easy way to hack meditation. It’s just sitting, breathing, and being with your body—that’s it. If there is any kind of technique to meditation, it would be something along the lines of “no-technique.” In my experience, when we try to devise some kind of strategy for meditation, we typically just […]
The Champion’s Vow
Champion noun 1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place 2. anything that takes first place in competition 3. an animal that has won a certain number of points in officially recognized shows 4. a person who fights for or defends any person or cause 5. a fighter or warrior. verb (used with object) 6. to act as champion of; defend; support: to champion a cause. The Champion’s Vow is said to have been written around 1300 BC. Its author is unknown and the authenticity of the text can be challenged, yet I am sharing it with you because, whether authentic or not, it has […]
