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H. E. Davey is Director of the Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts

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The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life details the life and meditation techniques of Nakamura Tempu (1876-1968). Mr. Nakamura taught Shin-shin-toitsu-do ('The Way of Mind and Body Unification') for over 50 years and authored bestselling books. He trained over 100,00 people, including members of the Japaneese Imperial Family, govenrment officials, business leaders, top athletes, celebrated actors, martial arts experts, and notable novelists.

The book begins with Mr. Nakamura's early years and a global quest to cure his tuberculosis. This search took him to the USA, where he studied medicine at Columbia University. Next, he traveled to Europe, where he lived iwth actress Sarah Bernhardt and researched psychology. In Egypt he encountered Kaliapa, an India mystic and yoga master, who brought him to India for a final attempt to save his life. After austere meditation in the Himalayas, Nakamura Tempu attained enlightenment, shook off the bonds of illness, and returned to Japan a changed man.

The Teachings of Tempu uses episodes from Mr. Nakamura's life to introduce his philosophy of mnd and body unification, his forms of meditation, and how these skills can help you attain better health as well as deeper calmness, concentration, and willpower. It contains rare photos from Japan, which chronicle his long life. Also featured are extensive quotes from his books, the first time his writing has been offered in English.

The Teachings of Tempu presents experiments and exercises you can try at home to understand mind and body unification-the essence of Mr. Nakamura's realization and the secret to unlocking human potential. Illustrations of these exercises and forms of meditation are provided, along with an Introduction by Sawai Atsuhiro, a leading teacher of Shin-shin-toitsu-do and a direct student of Mr. Nakamura. Dr. Robert Carter, author and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy for Canada's Trent University, wrote the Foreword.

H.E. Davey is the award winning author of Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meiditation, The Japanese Way of the Artist, and other works. He is the Director of the Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts, and he has studied with several advanced disciples of Nakamura Tempu. The Wakuwaku Honshin Juku in Osaka and he International Japanese Yoga Association in Kyoto have both given him their highest level of Shin-shin-toistu-do teaching certification.

Contents

Foreword by Dr. Robert Carter
Introduction by Sawai Atsuhiro
Preface
Pronunciation guidelines
Chapter One Awaking from the wandering dream: The life of Nakamura Tempu
Chapter Two Mind-body relationships
Chapter Three Principles for the mind
Chapter Four Principles for the body
Chapter Five Principles for realizing a positive attitude & concentrating
Chapter Six Methods to transform the subconscious
Chapter Seven Anjo Daza Ho meditation
Chapter Eight Muga Ichi-nen Ho meditation
Chapter Nine Meditation & five senses
Chapter Ten Integrating shin-shin-toitsu-do & daily life
Chpater Eleven Shin-shin-toitsu-do in the new millennium
Resources for further instruction & equipment
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Glossary
About the author
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Ikebana and tea, karate and calligraphy-all traditional Japanese arts and practices share certain ideals and techniques to achieve the same goals: serenity, mind/body harmony, awareness, and a sense of connection to the universe. In the spirit of D. T. Suzuki's Zen and Japanese Culture, this provocative text concisely introduces 45 living concepts of the Japanese Ways, from the 'wabi' aesthetic of beauty and the 'immoveable mind' to 'respect' and 'stillness in motion,' explaining their Taoist and Japanese roots. Practical examples and easy-to-follow exercise show how to incorporate the Ways into our daily lives, meditations, and personal value systems.

'Davey uses words with clarity and simplicity to describe the nonword realm of practicing these arts-calligraphy, martial arts, tea ceremony, painting-and the spiritual meaning of such practice...A wonderful complement for practitioners of meditation, espescially Zen. It provides ilustrations for meditation in action beyond the cushion.'-Publisher's weekly

Contents

Foreword by Wayne Muromoto
Preface
A Note on the Japanese Language
The 45 paths to meditation and beauty
Chapter 1 The way
Chapter 2 Aesthetics of the way
Chater 3 The spirit of the way
Chapter 4 Following the way
Appendix: Finding a sensei
Notes and references (bibliography)
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Aiki-jujutsu, a traditional martial art with roots in Japan's ancient past, is the jujutsu system that gave birth to modern aikido. Like aikido, aiki-jujutsu is based on the principle of aiki, or 'union with Ki'-the animating energy of Nature itself. Aiki-jujutsu, however, contains a much wider variety of unarmed and armed techniques than are found in most forms of aikido. These skills often encompass throwing and pinning methods using all parts of the body, including the feet, plus close-range and ground grappling, and a broad range of weapons systems. Since aiki-jujutsu involves harmonizing with Ki, Unlocking the Sectets of Aiki-jujutsu has the potential to vitally transform the lives of its readers. Surprisingly, this transformaton does not only take place in the realm of one's newly developed skills of dynamic and effortless self-protecton. Due to the unique characteristics of aiki-jujutsu, it is also possble to experience deeper levels of calmness, relaxation, concentration, willpower, and physical fitness in daily living.

Unlocking the Secrests of Aiki-jujutsu starts off with introductions written by two of Japan's most respected martial arts masters and follows with a detailed investigation into the mysterious roots of this time-honored martial art. Readers will next discover how the study of aiki-jujutsu unleashes the hidden powers of the mind and body. Finally, an intricate and profusely illustrated description of the art's explosive throwing techniques, pinning holds, grappling methods, arresting skills, strangle holds, and weapons training is provided.

H. E. Davey, is the author of Unlocking the Secrets of Aiki-jujutsu, began studying Japan's martial arts at the age of five. He has continued to pursue this study in Japan and the United States. Mr. Davey was given the traditonal title and rank of Kyoshi by the Kokusai Budoin World HQ. The Kokusai Budoin, a 45-year-old international martial arts association based out of Tokyo, describes this rank as equivalent to a Master's certificate and equal to a sixth to eighth-degree black belt. H.E. Davey is the highest raning American in the Kokuksai Budoin's Nihon Jujutsu and Kobudo Divisions. He is also the Director of the Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts which offers instruction in traditional Japanese systems of aiki-jujutsu, yoga, healing arts, and fine arts.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Sato Shizuya
Introduction by Kawabata Terutaka
Foreword by Walter Todd
Part One The Mysterious Origins and Roots of Aiki-jujutsu
1 Aiki-jujutsu and Japan's martial culture
2 Lifting the veil of time-the origins of aiki-jujutsu
3 Aiki-jujutsu: Myths and misconceptions
4 Aiki-jujutsu today
Part Two Discovering the Hiden Powers of the mind, body, and aiki
5 The dynamic use of the miknd in aiki-jujutsu
6 The dynamic use of the body in aiki-jujutsu
7 Unlocking the mysteries of aiki
Part Three The Explosive Power of Aiki-jujutsu Techniques
8 Aiki-jujutsu: a technical analysis
9 Aiki-jujutsu: a sampling of unique techniques
Appendix: References for continuing study and research
Notes
Glossary
Abokut the author
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from cover

'Shin-shin-toitsu-do has changed my life. It is not just a discipine I can practice in class but actually put to use at work, at home, driving my car...in short, anywhere. It has proven a substantial benefits to my life.'-Dr. Douglas Cary

'Shin-shin-toitsu-do has had a profound impact on my life. The exercises and principles have given me improved physical and mental strength and the flexibility to meet the challenges of daily life. It is an amazing path, one where new insights continue to unfold.'-Theresa L. Brown

'I'm beginning to learn how to foil all the dirty tricks my mind plays on itself and on my body. The beauty of mind-body coordination lies in its obvious applicability to most any ordinary activity.'-Tom Young

'I began my trainng when I was just four years old. I'm sixteen now, and I feel that Japanese yoga has helped me in every aspect of my life.'-Sean Souders

In the year 1919, Dr. Nakamura Tempu returned to Japan from an intensive study of yoga in India. Combining little-known methods of self-realization and health improvement, an intensive study of martial arts, and a knowledge of Western medicine and psychology, he developed the dynamic yogic art called Shin-shin-toitsu-do. 'the Way of mind and body unification.' Today Japanese yoga-characterized by stretching ang breathing exercises, massage-like healing arts, and autosuggestion techniques-is practiced by many thousands of people to foster concentration an calmness, to build willpower, and to lead healthier and fuller lives.

This book is the first in English devoted to Nakamura Tempu and his teachings. Extensive philosophical backgroung is backed up by simple exercises to reveal the psychophysical principles at the heart of Japanese yoga. Also introduced are distinctive forms of seated and moving meditation, health exercises, stretching routines, and self-healing theories. The reader gradually learns to experience firsthand the extraordinary power of mind and body unification.

People already familar with Indian-style yoga will find in Shin-shin-toitsu-do many concepts and techniques that are new and refreshing. Thanks to Japanese yoga's natural methodology, readers who have never done yoga before will have no trouble getting started. Photographs demonstrate each exercise, movement, and posture. The book also includes a glossary and suggestions for those who seek ongoing practice.

In Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation, H.E. davey continues his examination of questions that relate to all of the Japanese arts and ways as well as to daily life. H.E. Davey is Director of the Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts in the San Francisco Bay Area and has studied directly with advanced disciples of Nakamura Tempu Sensei. He is author of Brush Meditation and coar]uthor of The Japanese Way of the Flower, also in the series Michi: Japanese Arts and Ways.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
A Note on the Japanese Language
Chapter 1-Nakamura Tempu and the Origins of Japanese Yoga
Chapter 2-Introduction to Mind & Body Unification
Chapter 3-Principles of the Mind
Chapter 4-Principles of the Body
Chapter 5- Muga Ichi-nen Ho Meditation
Chapter 6- Anjo Daza Ho Meditation
Chapter 7-Yodo Ho Psychophysical Exercises
Chapter 8-Hitori Ryoho Self-healing
Chapter 9-Simpel Stretching Exercises for Health
Afterword
Sources for Instruction and Supplies
Notes
Glossary
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