Zen in the Art of Archery

[Danny Klee]

#5916

I don’t know if this is the appropraite forum for this topic but…I have read many books on traditional bow shooting but I recently read Zen in the Art of Archery, and listened to the CD over and over. I am wondering if any of you have read this book and what your thoughts about are. I have formed my own opinion but am curious as to what others may think of it.

Dan

[Mark Turton]

#50936

As with many things Japanese lots of ceremony and inner contemplation not much doing and no room for fun, a bit like their food all show and no flavour.

May be I’m generalising but that’s my experience.

Happy hunting, Pothunter.

[Tj Craig]

#63668

Danny,
I don,t believe in bowshooting books, I think that one should develope his own style and method do get the job done. G.Fred is a great hunbter and shooter but his book had me so messed up and frustrated I wish i had never bought it.
Tj

[Danny Klee]

#8363

One of the problems I have with this book is that the Master says to wait at the highest tention and let the string slip through the fingers like snow dropping off a bamboo leaf when it is ready. When you are hunting, you do not have time to wait until the string is ready to slip through the fingers. You may have to take athe shot when opportunity arrives. It may work fine with target shooting but not for hunting white tails. It was still an interesting read.

Dan

[Deadsmple]

#26010

Dan,
I have never read the book. My interpretation of what you said the “master” said, would be once at full draw, “highest tension”, just let the shot happen, “let the string slip through….”, don’t force the shot, “when it is ready”. That’s my take on it. Then again I never did too well trying to understand my Aikido Master.:wink:

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