Zen and the art of archery

Reading synopsis update for week 5


Eugene Herrigel was a philosophy professor who lived and taught in Tokyo in the 1930's.  He was drawn to Zen   Buddhism through the medium of archery along side a Zen Master.  This book is also about Zen itself as well as the art of archery.  To pursuit the art of archery is not just of a sport, but to master self understanding.     The author describes the importance to breathe and relax,  something I practice often through my day.   The brain sends positive signals to strained muscles when the proper breathing is achieved.  This allows you to think less of technique, for the ideal goal.  Because eventually achieving  a "purposeless or egoless" state will allow the arrow to aim and shoot itself.    
To be continued...