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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to:

Tanouye Tenshin Roshi, Jackson Morisawa, and Suhara Koun Osho, who have worked patiently to make Zen and the Ways accessible to Westerners. Chozen-Ji Kyudo was created by, and reflects, their kiai. In addition, Jackson Morisawa's knowledge of kyudo, the Japanese language, and his artistic skills have contributed greatly to this book.

Two old friends and training partners, Mike Sayama and Gordon Greene, who have helped me in many ways over the years, and have also contributed much to this book; and Steve Wallman, a new friend and training partner, who has given me valuable editorial assistance.

My wife, Erica, who has accompanied me half way around the world and has tolerated long absences so that I could pursue my training.

INTRODUCTION

Entering the Way

At first glance it must seem intolerably degrading for Zen—however the reader may understand this word—to be associated with anything so mundane as archery.

Eugen Herrigel¹

I arrived in Honolulu late in the afternoon. It was August of 1980 and I was 31 years old. I had been planning the trip for a year and a half. Leaving my wife behind, I had recently resigned from my job on the mainland. I had come to Hawaii to study kyudo, the Zen Art of Archery. My destination was Chozen-Ji, a Zen temple located in the Kalihi valley, a ten-minute drive from downtown Honolulu.