I have heard from a few sources that Archery is coming to Modesto.
Apparently a couple of fields have been picked out that would be appropriate and safe to learn and practice Archery, for beginners as well as more advanced skill levels. There’s a famous book written on Archery, called “Zen in the Art of Archery”by Eugen Herrigel, a German professor who taught philosophy at the University of Tokyo. He was deeply involved himself in the exploration of the theory and practice of Zen Buddhism. He had become a devoted student training intensively with a Zen Master for several years. His book “Zen in the Art of Archery” is an account of this experience. The book was published in 1953 and since then has become a classic for many people interested in Zen while also giving insight into the often seemingly obscure Eastern experience.
Herrigel studied Archery in order to discover what Zen was all about. Here is a quote from the introduction to his book written by Suzuki, a Buddhist monk, essayist, religious scholar, translator and writer. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.
“In the case of archery, the hitter and the hit are no longer opposing objects, but are one reality. The archer ceases to be conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bull’s eye which confronts him.”
It is quite impressive that Archery has always been part of the Olympics. The USA Archery for Youth and Adults have been promoting Archery as a sport for the Olympics. That’s why Archery has become popular in public recreation programs.
Archery helps to improve concentration and good posture, teaches being in the moment, promotes calmness and a strong mind. And it’s fun too. Be on the look out : Archery Classes are coming to the Modesto area soon.
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