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“...being able to wait without purpose in the state of highest tension...without continually asking yourself: Shall I be able to manage it? Wait patiently, as see what comes - and how it comes!”

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Book:Zen in the Art of Archery

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Zen in the Art of Archery

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Eugen Herrigel (March 20, 1884 - 1955) was a renowned German author and biographer known for his deep exploration of Eastern philosophy and Japanese culture. more

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