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Episode Synopsis
Shugyō, a concept originating in Zen and samurai traditions, is a demanding path of self-improvement.
This transformative process involves rigorous physical and mental discipline, pushing practitioners to their limits.
It blends Buddhist principles of focused attention with the practical application of skills, particularly evident in the historical practice of musha-shugyō among samurai.
Ultimately, shugyō is a pursuit of mastery and enlightenment, recognizing the inherent impossibility of achieving perfect flawlessne
This transformative process involves rigorous physical and mental discipline, pushing practitioners to their limits.
It blends Buddhist principles of focused attention with the practical application of skills, particularly evident in the historical practice of musha-shugyō among samurai.
Ultimately, shugyō is a pursuit of mastery and enlightenment, recognizing the inherent impossibility of achieving perfect flawlessne
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