Listen "The undisturbed mind is like the calm body water reflecting the brilliance of the moon. Empty the mind and you will realize the undisturbed mind. - Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi"
Episode Synopsis
The episode discusses the importance of mental training in martial arts, drawing a parallel between the practice of meditation and the quote by Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi about emptying the mind.
The episode compares the image of a calm body of water reflecting the moon to a peaceful and undisturbed mind, highlighting the significance of achieving a state of mental clarity in both combat and daily life.
The episode further connects this concept to the idea of "no-mind" or "mushin," emphasizing the need to let go of distractions and cultivate focused awareness in martial arts training.
The episode compares the image of a calm body of water reflecting the moon to a peaceful and undisturbed mind, highlighting the significance of achieving a state of mental clarity in both combat and daily life.
The episode further connects this concept to the idea of "no-mind" or "mushin," emphasizing the need to let go of distractions and cultivate focused awareness in martial arts training.
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