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To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
To view one as an enemy is to see ourselves without having any wrong.
The enlightened martial artist sees no enemy but the one within.
Aikido is a means of self-correction of Intention through reflection.
You can own a sword, display a sword or collect to sell swords. But the way of the samurai sword is only revealed to the user.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
There are constant messages guiding our paths through life. To hear we must stop our busy lives a moment and listen.
To defeat an enemy with compassion over aggression will take great understanding. Introduce this as a part of your life’s philosophy.
Why is there so much energy given to the art of war? The art of peace requires so little!
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.