• In Japan there are less then 100 Katana sword smiths who still practice the 1000 year old tradition. I had the special honor to experience the process with Master Akihira: a Samurai descendant from the 17th century Edo Tokugawa regime, who has devoted his life to the dying Art. What defines the Warrior Way is a resolute acceptance of death, devoid of ego to protect life here – now. To complete the soul, the sword is forged through 5 rings of Nature: earth, water, fire, wind and spirit. We spent all day discussing focus and discipline. But the most important point above all Akihira says is, “Emptiness. Let go of pain or pleasure, success or failure, life and death. Transcend duality and be one with the universe.” #dokkodo
