is it right to include buddhism in martial arts?

Question

it was the buddahs teaching not to be violent, and be peaceful
martial arts are about basiacly dissposing of ur advisory

and what are the buddhists view on evolution and now i would give any1 the max points if they can explain this

buddah said when the man was ploughing the field, look at the poor worm which is being eaten by the bird, which the buddah said
but i wanted to ask if the worm was being eaten by the bird, the bird needs to eat to live

thanks

Answer 1

Buddihism is a Religion not a part of Martial Arts.

Yes some Buddhists monks know Martial arts sure. IT is more ZEN that most MA practice, a philosophy not Religion.

MOST of the Japanese people that study MA practice the faith of Shintoism where the Chinese and others Buddha. Neither have anything to do directly with Martial Arts. Zen however does.

try reading Zen Flesh Zen Bones, or Zen in the martial arts.

Answer 2

As a Buddhist, you can use outer force to defend yourself or to defend others if you have to, but you would try to keep a calm attitude of universal friendliness and compassion at all times. You wouldn't hate or get angry at your attacker; you just neutralise the threat using the minimum of force. You recognise that what he is doing is bad for him and bad for you, and out of compassion you stop it. Martial arts can help you do this while not getting carried away by negative emotions.
Regarding evolution, Buddhists think that the kind of body you have in this life is a reflection of your good and bad actions in a previous life. We also think that all beings are gradually evolving on an inner level towards enlightenment.
About the worms, the point is that the bird can't help eating the worms, and the worms can't help being eaten. When the Buddha saw this, he had compassion for all beings. Suffering is inherent in this life, which is why we want to help all beings get enlightened and stop suffering forever.

Answer 3

I don't personally know of any formalized system of martial art that 'requires' adherance to any religious belief, though there are some organizations out there that do focus on a particular religious belief as part of their structural make-up.

The martial arts is not all about defending oneself and defeating an external enemy. Indeed, the more you learn and advance, the more you realize the real emeny is within. It's the voice that says "you can't." The philosophical and moral concepts and ideas of the martial arts then become very important to the more advanced student.

While many arts take much of their philosophy and moral concepts from buddhism, shintoism, or other religious or philosophical mores, most do not demand blind allegiance or adherance. These are provided as guides and markers to help the students form their own morla compass and philosophical ideas.

In my teaching, knowledge, philosophical concepts, and ethical understanding and conduct are equally as important as physical execution for advancement - and they are far more important to me when I'm deciding when a student is ready for advancement to master level.


Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do

Answer 4

No its not right, Buddhism is a relgion not a martial art. Yes some monks did practice martial arts, but only as defense against bandits and to stay in shape.

I never heard of that story before but I would imagine it refers to the fact the man is plowing the earth, meaning he stirred up the worm. So I think it becomes the man's fault the worm is killed.

But I'm not 100% on that one.

Answer 5

i dont have a problem with it- as long as students are not required to bow to a statue or something...

but i think martial arts should have some moral lessons... I had a teacher who was an atheist and hyper violent (to the point where he bragged each night about beating the crap out of people).. this is NOT right and defin should be punished by his instructor.. so i think that moral training should be included...if you are buddhist i dont think you should force that particular religion or faith on your students, but it does have moral philosophies which are not in conflict with other religions, so i think that is just peachy.

Answer 6

Buddhism teaches to look into yourself to reach god, as opposed to just praying to some outside force. Martial arts helps you physically and spiritually and absolutely compliments Buddhism. As far as evolution is concerned, the concept wasn't around, but it's not a huge part anyways. it's about reflection and meditation to reach enlightenment