Toward the Unknown : Martial Artist, What Shall You Become

Tuttle Publishing, 1997. As New. Toward the Unknown is a series of parables about the martial-arts quest, an d a meditation on the art of discipleship. A careful reading of the text wi ll lead teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to examine their mot ives, to go beyond superficial prizes and awards, to rise above a focus on fighting technique, and ultimately to transcend the known. The stories incl uded here chronicle the exploits of Master Lam, the greatest fighter and te acher of his time. Lam, following the example of his late master, Tai-Ahn, seeks to create an environment in which the student might be both challenge d physically and enlightened spiritually. He teaches by example, following classical methodology, which focuses on moral, ethical, and spiritual growt h in addition to technical competence. As the exciting and spiritually upli fting sequel to Beyond the Known, this book, through philosophy and fiction , leads the reader toward the unknown.