The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body & the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the authors six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one mans journey to complete abandonment of the self & the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences & guides the reader through physical & spiritual lessons in a clear & insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen & this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles & learning & perfect for practitioners & non-practitioners alike.