Illuminated Spirit

lluminated Spirit presents the everyday wisdom of Onuma Hideharu, fifteenth headmaster of the Heki-ryu Sekka-ha tradition of classical Japanese archery and modern kyudo hanshi, 9th dan. His words are remarkable for their truth and simplicity, and are as easily applied to daily life as to the discipline of Japanese archery.

The DeProsperos, long-time personal students of Onuma Sensei, pay tribute to his memory in this clear and unadorned distillation of his essential teachings. A frank and accessible account of a spiritual journey, Illuminated Spirit is an indispensable guide not only for those looking to understand more fully the relationship between a martial arts master and his students, but also for anyone who feels the need to explore in more depth the concepts of truth, goodness and beauty as embodied in a uniquely Japanese discipline.