00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:15 Being a zen priest at Daihonzan Chozen-ji and taking away fear.

00:03:38 Being a good leader from the perspective of Rinzai Zen

00:07:54 Rinzai Zen’s perspective of leaders and followers

00:09:31 Zen arts as a path of awakenment, on Omori Sogen and blending martial arts and zazen meditation.

00:14:42 Breaking through self-imposed limits through martial arts

00:17:00 On kendo, “the way of the sword,” historically and prior to WWII.

00:20:27 Unified action and intention

00:25:41 Martial arts fundamentals and flavors

00:29:42 Supporting someone through silence

00:35:36 Asian Buddhism in America in the 19th century.

00:43:55 Engaging in Asian culture today

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Cristina Moon: Rinzai Zen & Embodied Dharma through Martial Arts