Here’s a compilation of resources and quotes on the topic of “Soft Eyes” below. It goes by many other names: Whole Seeing, Effortless Seeing, Open Focus, Soft Focus, Wide-Angled Vision, Peripheral Vision, Panoramic Vision, “Enzan no Metsuke” (The Gaze to a Far-away Mountain), Seeing from Behind the Eyes and Looking without Looking. Continue reading ““Soft Eyes,” A Way of Seeing and Being – Resources and Quotes”
Category: Mind Management
The Blown Feather Sword (吹毛剣) – To Cut Away Our Attachments and Shikai
Here’s a translation of an explanation of a koan [Wiki_Koan] regarding a special sword referred to as “The Blown Feather Sword”(吹毛剣-suimouken). A koan is typically a Continue reading “The Blown Feather Sword (吹毛剣) – To Cut Away Our Attachments and Shikai”
Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 1
Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 2
Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 3 & References
Some Quotes from a Documentary on Eiga Sensei and Mushin-no-Waza (無心の技)
There is an inspirational documentary of Naoki Eiga sensei produced by NHK in 2003 [Eiga_Documentary]. In the video, he reflects on the reason behind his initial loss to Continue reading “Some Quotes from a Documentary on Eiga Sensei and Mushin-no-Waza (無心の技)”
Some Benefits of Meditation – Reflections
This article is intended for those wondering if meditation might be useful for them in kendo or other areas of life. I reflect on my experiences with meditation as it has Continue reading “Some Benefits of Meditation – Reflections”
Quotes on Meditation and Mindfulness – Related to Thoughts and Thinking
Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)
There are many resources on meditation. I have compiled a list below of those that I have found helpful and some that seem helpful. It is intended to help me find them in Continue reading “Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)”
Kiai, Presence and the Second Circle
A few days ago, I witnessed a remarkable change in the kiai of a longtime fellow dojo member. Until that day, for as many years as I can remember, her kiai had sounded Continue reading “Kiai, Presence and the Second Circle”