"Zen in the Art of Archery" Quiz
A westerner learns the art of archery in Japan and discovers the deeper spiritual teachings behind the physical practice.
philosophy | 81 pages | Published in 1948
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- How does Eugen Herrigel describe the concept of Zen in 'Zen in the Art of Archery'?
- What is the significance of archery in the practice of Zen according to the author?
- Explain the role of the master-student relationship in the book. How does it contribute to the understanding of Zen?
- Describe the author's journey and transformation throughout the book. How does his understanding of Zen change over time?
- Discuss the concept of 'non-doing' as it relates to Zen and archery in the book.
- What is the significance of the arrow hitting the target in the practice of Zen archery?
- How does the author explore the idea of mind-body unity in 'Zen in the Art of Archery'?
