Budo: The Martial Way

Let us clearly distinguish the boundaries between discipline and motivation, and discuss how we may best utilize both in our practice and also in our daily lives.

Guided meditation exploring the three qualities of inner-self. Mental image, mental talk, and body emotion.

A short guide on how you may deepen your experience of existing in this present moment, to become truly aware of the here and now.

These Five Hindrances are identified as mental factors which separate us from mindfulness and concentration, slowing our progress in meditation and in our daily lives.

Time is an illusion, the past and future do not exist. The only true reality is the ceaselessly changing present moment. Learn what this means for you, and how to apply this understanding in your daily life.

Judgement Day is real, and in completely non-theistic and rational understanding, you need to be ready for it.

A comprehensive introduction to some of the most important factors to Martial Arts, to help you choose the ideal practice for you.

Who is your God, and who do you worship? These are the 16 Virtues of Being I hold in highest regard. Ask yourself, what are the heights to which you strive?

Answers to common questions from those new to meditation, advice on how and when to sit by yourself, and guided meditation focusing on advanced breathing techniques and visualisation. http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=16190446583833388045

Attending a four day retreat at the head Soto Zen monastery in Fukui, Japan, and my own breathtaking experience there.

From today's soapbox I expound the three primary qualities which constitute every individual, detailing each one and providing ideas on how we can develop and improve these qualities, leaving no facet of the self untouched.

Discussing the often overlooked and misunderstood difference between intellectual and experiential knowledge, and how truly understanding this difference can be the key to practical application in our lives.

In under 12 hours I climb 23k and 3000 meters elevation from the world famous Chureito Pagoda to the peak of Mt. Fuji, and then back down. This is my story of pure suffering on Japan's most famous volcano.

Today we establish the four main categories of meditation and then finish with guided meditation building on our last session, and focusing on passive awareness of our external experience.

In this episode I explain my simple, three step approach to dealing with and overcoming any difficult individual confronting you directly.

Discussing the balance between too little and too great an application of effort, and how to find our own sustainable balance for maximum productivity.

Covering the absolute fundamentals of meditation, posture and breathing, easy to practice and vital points of focus for practitioners of all levels. Also giving a quick introduction to myself and the podcast.