- Fudōshin
Fudōshin ( _ja. 不動心) is a state of
equanimity or imperturbability (literally and metaphorically, "immovable heart" [http://int.kateigaho.com/list_21.html KATEIGAHO International Edition (KIE), JAPAN'S ARTS & CULTURE, 2008 WINTER ISSUE VOL. 18, Mastering Budo, pages 70 - 73] ] or "unmoving heart") – a philosophical/mental dimension to a (usually Japanese) martial art which contributes to the effectiveness of the advanced practitioner.Fudoshin:
quote|A spirit of unshakable calm and determination, courage without recklessness, rooted stability in both mental and physical realms. Like a willow tree, powerful roots deep in the ground and a soft, yielding resistance against the winds that blow through it.
Fudo myōō is a
Buddhist guardian deity (and patron ofmartial art s) who is portrayed as carrying a sword in his right hand (to cut through delusions and ignorance) and a rope in his left (to bind "evil forces" and violent or uncontrolled passions and emotions). Despite a fearsome appearance, his attributes of benevolence and servitude to living beings are symbolized by a hairstyle associated with the servant class.ee also
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Martial arts
*Bushido
*Mushin
*Zanshin
*Shoshin
*Religions of Japan References
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