“Right effort is the constant endeavor to train oneself in thought, word, and action. As a gymnast trains the body, those who desire nirvana must train the mind. Hard it is to attain nirvana, beyond the reach even of the gods. Only through ceaseless effort can you reach the goal. Earnest among the indolent, …show more content…
As Bodhidharma describes concentration, we are the only ones who can achieve it ourselves, but to tell others will give away the light to what you have attained. For the Buddha, the art of kendo as a means of meditation would contain some components of the Eightfold Path. Meditation in the eyes of the Buddha would be expressed differently, because in life there are many ways to reach a meditative state, not just through sitting meditation. Zen in the art of kendo gives each participant on the emphasis of vigilance and tranquility. Meditation brings tranquility to one’s mind, much like kendo does for one before they strike, through hard practice of learning how to strike as well as the stances, one can attain a Zen