Budo: The Martial Way

Perfecting discipline and cultivating awareness through the practice of physical stillness, and close examination of bodily sensations.

Having sworn an oath of allegiance to the British Royal family, now living under the reign of the Japanese Royal family, what value do these institutions have in the 21st century?

An uninterrupted reading of a letter written by one of the great Stoic masters.

How to cultivate equanimity, and free ourselves from the burden of both positive and negative judgement, and the anxieties and depression caused by our concept of time.

Either in self-defence or against great evil, are you able to take another person's life?

For high-energy, sexually active Kings, the 'friend zone' could be a necessary requirement in maintaining the Way.

True peace and serenity cannot be achieved without fully embracing the forgiveness of both self and others.

Experience ego-death. Allow me to help guide you toward a state of no-self in today's meditation.

In response to Twitter messages, my advice for those who have just left formal education and are unsure of what to do next.

Zen's answerless questions, and how they may test the depth of our understanding.