A review by alanffm
Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel

5.0

For what it is Zen in the Art of Archery is an absolutely unique and fantastic book that outlines the relationship between a master and a student and the steps required to master a skill through Zen-inspired practices. While this book focuses mostly on archery (and a bit of swordsmanship near the end) Herrigel's clear writing allows the reader to appropriate the lessons explored in this memoir and apply them to the study of almost any skill or long term complex pursuit. This book truly contains a flexible type of wisdom; I am definitely better off having read it.