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Hara: The Vital Center Of Man
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The Classic Text On Balance, Inner Calm, And The Cultivation Of Tranquillity Using The Ageold Techniques Of Zen Masters Reveals The Psychosomatic Underpinnings Of Zen, Taoism, And Other Eastern Traditions Provides An Alternative To The Chest Outbelly In Postural Attitude Of The West Includes Translations Of The Wisdom Teachings Of Three Japanese Masters Shows How The Theory And Practice Of Hara Helps Us Find Our Essential Selfwhen We Speak Of An Individuals State, We Are Actually Referring To Something That Transcends The Duality Of Body And Soul, Something That Reflects The Entirety Of A Persons Being. Because Each Of Us Is A Unity Of Body And Soul, There Is No Psychic Structure Or Inner Tension That Is Not Reflected Outwardly In The Form And Order Of The Body. When We Find The Physical Center Of The Body We Also Find The Psychological Center Of The Soul. According To Zen Masters, By Correcting Posture And Breathing To Balance This Center, One Can Cultivate Inner Tranquillity And Balance: The State Called Hara.In Hara, Karlfried Graf Drckheim Shows The Western World How To Overcome The Physical And Spiritual Decay Of Modern Life By Adopting The Ageold Techniques Of Japanese Zen Masters. By Leaving Behind The Chest Outbelly In Posture And Attitude Of The West And Adopting The Bellycentered Posture And Attitude Of Hara, Individuals Can Live A Calm, Grounded, And More Balanced Life. Included In This Classic Text Are Vital Life Force Practices And Translations Of The Wisdom Teachings Of Three Japanese Zen Masters. This Book Also Explores How The Practice Of Hara Emphasizes Empirical Learning And The Cultivation Of Selfknowledge Through The Perfection Of Arts Such As Painting And Archery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hara: The Vital Center of Man'? A: The book focuses on the concept of Hara, which represents the vital center of a person, emphasizing balance, inner calm, and tranquillity through techniques derived from Zen and Eastern traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Hara: The Vital Center of Man' is Karlfried Graf Dürckheim, a notable figure in the study of Zen and Eastern philosophies.
- Q: What techniques does the book explore for achieving balance? A: The book explores age-old techniques from Zen masters, particularly focusing on posture correction and breath control to cultivate inner tranquillity and balance.
- Q: What is the significance of Hara in relation to body and soul? A: Hara signifies the unity of body and soul, suggesting that physical posture reflects psychological states, and by finding the physical center, one can achieve psychological balance.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The 4th Edition of 'Hara: The Vital Center of Man' was published on October 27, 2004.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in yoga or mindfulness? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it introduces the fundamental concepts of Hara and provides practical techniques to cultivate mindfulness and balance.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include teachings from other Zen masters? A: Yes, the book includes translations of wisdom teachings from three Japanese Zen masters, enhancing its depth and insight.
- Q: What are some key benefits of practicing Hara as described in the book? A: Practicing Hara can lead to a calm, grounded, and balanced life by overcoming physical and spiritual decay through improved posture and breathing techniques.