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Anbu Alex
Green Belt
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 443
Location: From the villiage hidden in the broo-lyn
Styles: Bujinkan Taijutsu
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Alot of the spiritual aspects of martial arts came after the warring eras (in japan at least) and at that point samurai's were looking for a reason for being a warrior class and things other than war (history Ch rules) at that point alot of masters started to get into buhhdism especially to repent on theirs lives and ppl they killed like Bushido man stated Martial arts are about war first
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koryu
Orange Belt
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Posts: 114
Styles: Okinawan Goju-Ryu, Okinawan Kobudo, Jujutsu
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I look at buddhism as more of a philosophy than a religion. I have studied karate for several years and learned a lot of buddhism ways which i incorporate into daily life (meditation, etc...) but I am still Christian.
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Tef
Yellow Belt
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 77
Location: Berknam, Shaolifornia
Styles: Shaolin Kempo, Wu-Tang Sword, Muay Thai, Kechwa MA
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One connection i've found is the idea of dettachment from the self. For example, when you're doing a format and you're getting tired, your amaut'a (sensei/teacher) tells you all the pain is in your head.
Also, a workout is like meditation for me, personally. Yes, active meditation is very possible. All my past drama is nothing when i start my workout.
It is possible to separate the two.
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 14121
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, and I research Medieval Combat
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| I look at buddhism as more of a philosophy than a religion. I have studied karate for several years and learned a lot of buddhism ways which i incorporate into daily life (meditation, etc...) but I am still Christian. |
I think you are correct: one is a philosophy, and the other is a religion. I, too, know someone who incorporates the two. And, he is not a martial artist.
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Rainbow_Warrior
Blue Belt
Joined: 01 Oct 2006
Posts: 349
Styles: Now : MMA/luta livre/Thai , before :Kung fu,kick boxing , boxing, amateur wrestling
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I look at buddhism as more of a philosophy than a religion. I have studied karate for several years and learned a lot of buddhism ways which i incorporate into daily life (meditation, etc...) but I am still Christian.
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Well...I do not know what christian denomination you are , but several have prohibited oriental kind of meditation and some buddhist points of views.The most radical in those aspects are Luterans , anglicans , catholic, orthodox and baptist.
If you are active in some church, you may ask your priest.... Or maybe don´t...of course it´s ur business , just my 2 cents.
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ninjanurse
KF Sensei
Joined: 13 Feb 2003
Posts: 3993
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: TKD;Shotokan;JuJitsu;Tai Ji
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I don't think that religion should keep you from your chosen activities as long as they do not violate it's principles. Philosophy can differ among those of the same faith just as among martial artists...and should not affect your core beliefs. If it does then it is time to choose a different path.
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Kajukenbopr
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 18 Jun 2005
Posts: 933
Styles: Kajukenbo - Emperado Method
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Definitely Philosophy - you take the teachings for good health Buddhist had, but you dont need to devote urself to it.
Some martial arts are taoist(mostly in china)
Kajukenbo was born in Christian Beliefs.
Its different depending on the area in which the martial art is developed- it will however not expand under one religion- not everyone converts, u know?
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on the post.
