After several hours of work I now have what I can best describe as a concrete and steel spider sculpture. Having stripped out the 12 internal bars, removing 4 completely I'm down to the core concrete which is only about 50cms thick so that should be a breeze! (not). While working away at this task I have been thinking about the Japanese term 'nintai' which means endurance or perseverance.
Traditional Japanese martial arts often refer to 'nintai' as a very worthy value and essential to cultivate as a martial artist and improved human being. And the character 'nin' is also a very beautiful, balanced character containing the characters for sword and heart within it. I have decided the character 'nin' will be prominent in my dojo to remind me daily of lifelong 'nintai' as well as the tasks involved in building this place.
Friday, 11 December 2009
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