The Seven Concepts

Where ancient discipline meets modern feeling

残
Zanshin
The awareness that remains
不動
Fudōshin
The immovable mind
守破離
Shu-Ha-Ri
Protect, break, transcend
一期一会
Ichigo Ichie
One time, one meeting
克己
Kokki
To conquer the self
義
Gi
The inner compass
和
Wa
Harmony through difference
— Today's Reflection —
残
ZANSHIN — The Awareness That Remains

"What did your last reaction leave behind in you?"

残
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