The kanji 心技体, which reads shingitai in Japanese, literally means “mind, technique, and body”. The first character, 心 (shin), means “mind” or “heart-mind”. The second character, 技 (gi), means “skill” or “technique”. The third character, 体 (tai), means “body” or “physical form”. Together, they convey the idea of a unified state of being that integrates mental clarity, skillful action, and physical embodiment.
#Shingitai (心技体) embodies the unity of mind, technique, and body, central to #Japanese #MartialArts and #Zen. It reflects the Buddhist principle of integrated practice, where #awakening arises from the seamless interplay of thought, action, and embodiment — […]
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