Comments on: The Shaolin Temple Definition of Courage http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/ Martial arts for personal development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jet Li and Jackie Chan Rescued by Awkward Caucasian Teen http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8573 Jet Li and Jackie Chan Rescued by Awkward Caucasian Teen Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:43:47 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8573 [...] the hero vanquishes the forces of evil and gets the girl, whereas in the typical Chinese movie, the hero struggles and dies. With all due respect for our young Jason, I would have preferred a Chinese-style ending for The [...] [...] the hero vanquishes the forces of evil and gets the girl, whereas in the typical Chinese movie, the hero struggles and dies. With all due respect for our young Jason, I would have preferred a Chinese-style ending for The [...]

]]> By: Sydney Familiar http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8300 Sydney Familiar Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:12:18 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8300 I agree. In terms of personal affairs, a paradox arises. It is not a steady direct or indirect 'fight' or even loss. Sometimes courage consists in 'letting go' and moving on. In the long run, this 'loss', might transform into a 'win'. More importantly, I think that continually resorting to a win/lose dichotomy maybe the meta-source of our suffering. I agree.

In terms of personal affairs, a paradox arises. It is not a steady direct or indirect ‘fight’ or even loss. Sometimes courage consists in ‘letting go’ and moving on. In the long run, this ‘loss’, might transform into a ‘win’. More importantly, I think that continually resorting to a win/lose dichotomy maybe the meta-source of our suffering.

]]> By: Martial Arts Mom http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8245 Martial Arts Mom Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:00:58 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8245 I read this book about a year ago and it was great! I e-mailed Matthew Polly and he e-mailed back telling me they are in process of making a movie of the book. It should be great. I highly recommend this book! I read this book about a year ago and it was great! I e-mailed Matthew Polly and he e-mailed back telling me they are in process of making a movie of the book. It should be great. I highly recommend this book!

]]> By: Chris http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8235 Chris Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:35:38 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8235 True, Simon, 1-2 years is not a very long time...though <i>40 hours per week</i> for 1-2 years is more training than the average martial arts hobbyist will complete in their entire life. True, Simon, 1-2 years is not a very long time…though 40 hours per week for 1-2 years is more training than the average martial arts hobbyist will complete in their entire life.

]]> By: Simon Leon http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8234 Simon Leon Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:17:28 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8234 I read the book a few months ago. It's well-written and funny with lots of self-deprecating humor .Certainly an entertaining read for any martial arts enthusiast. However, you have to keep in mind that the author was only training there for a year or so - hardly plumbing the depths... I read the book a few months ago. It’s well-written and funny with lots of self-deprecating humor .Certainly an entertaining read for any martial arts enthusiast. However, you have to keep in mind that the author was only training there for a year or so – hardly plumbing the depths…

]]> By: Mr. Patterson http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8225 Mr. Patterson Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:21:04 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-shaolin-temple-definition-of-courage/#comment-8225 I've been meaning to read that book. One of these days... This part is very true: "Courage is not a willingness to fight; it is the willingness to risk a loss." I’ve been meaning to read that book. One of these days…

This part is very true:

“Courage is not a willingness to fight; it is the willingness to risk a loss.”

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