{"product_id":"samadhi-self-development-in-zen-swordsmanship-and-psychotherapy","title":"Samadhi: Self Development in Zen, Swordsmanship and Psychotherapy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike Sayama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"155\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Satguru Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788170302773\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"271\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172 (Throughout B\/W Illustrations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 cm x 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eSamadhi: Self-Development in Zen, Swordsmanship and Psychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e by Mike Sayama is a compelling synthesis of Eastern philosophy, Zen tradition, and modern psychotherapy. At the heart of this work is the concept of \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"647\"\u003esamadhi\u003c\/strong\u003e—a profound state of relaxed concentration that frees individuals from fear and desire, allowing the vital life energy to flow naturally within and between body and universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eIn the \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"844\"\u003efirst part\u003c\/strong\u003e of the book, Sayama explores \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eself-realization through Zen Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the enlightenment of Buddha and tracing the lineage through Japanese masters to contemporary teachers in the West. Emphasis is placed on authentic transmission and the spiritual charisma of living Zen masters whose behaviors and presence embody the experience of samadhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003esecond part\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eZen Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e—a holistic approach to personal transformation that blends meditation, psychophysical practices, and traditional martial arts. Sayama compares methodologies such as Rolfing, Feldenkrais, and Zen techniques, offering practical exercises and stories from clinical experience. 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