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Preface

There are essentially two paths to enlightenment. One path is art and the other path is religion. The two paths are closely interrelated.

In terms of the martial arts, there are two training methods: one focuses on the rational aspect of training while the other emphasizes the technical aspect. The martial arts owe its origin to people’s attempts to rationally unify the mind, body, and skill. In the martial arts, truth will reveal itself once your mind gains insight into the empty nature of the world and your body masters and perfects physical techniques.

Unable to escape from life’s suffering, we continually strive to eliminate suffering. The existence of desire and hardship make our lives more worthwhile. Tantalizing clues can be found in nature, which holds the key to overcoming difficulties we encounter in our lives as well as in the martial arts. Those who manage to decipher such clues will eventually transcend their earthly desires and attain enlightenment.

I would be honored if this book could be of any help to you in uncovering the clues to understanding the essence of reality. This book, a sequel to my first book, Secret Tactics, is based on my own experience and draws largely on the writings of our predecessors. I recommend reading my first book before proceeding to this book. Further volumes are in preparation.

Gassho

Kazumi Tabata