The Spiritual Aspects of Karate

The Japanese art of Karate is a lethal combat style of self-defense. But, it has a spiritual side also.
Lets see some of them here..

# Karate can be considered as "moving Zen" and should always be looked at in such a way that fosters self-growth and discovery.

# Oath of Goju-ryu by Master Chojun Miyagi (1934) :-- 

Be humble and polite.
Train considering your physical strength.
Practice earnestly with creativity.
Be calm and swift.
Take care of your health.
Live a plain life.
Do not be too proud or modest.
Continue training with patience.

# The 3 Precepts of Okinawan Goju-ryu :--

1. Secret principles of Goju-ryu exists in kata.
2. It is a manifestation within one's own self of the harmonious accord of the Universe.
3. The Way of Goju-ryu Karate is to seek the Way of Virtue.

# The 5 Secrets :-- (By Gogen Yamaguchi)

1. Move quickly
2. Sound, calm mind
3. Be light in body
4. Have a clear mind
5. Master the basics

# The Book of Five Rings Wisdom :--

" Do not think dishonestly.
The Way is in the training.
Become acquainted in every art.
Know the ways of professions
Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters.
Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything.
Perceive those things which cannot be seen.
Pay attention even to trifles.
Do nothing which is of no use."

# Rules of the Dojo :-- (By Kyuzo Mifune) 

To master an actual technique, mental culture should come first.
Acquiring a technique requires a careful, modest, non-mean, free and attentive mind.
A practitioner should do his utmost and nothing else.

# Karate and the Zen :--  

In order to overcome others, one must first learn to overcome their inner self.
To the student studying the "Way" (Do), this means overcoming one's own weaknesses.
They must understand that Karate is not a battle with an opponent, it is a battle with the Self.
The true link between Zen and the martial arts lies in the fact that both can lead us to the Spirit of the Way, because any conflict, whether internal (body & mind), or external, is always a battle against the Self.

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