Uncovering the deep connection between Buddhism and Martial Arts, Damiano Seiryū Finizio joins Vincent Moore to discover what it really means to face our strongest opponent: the thoughts.
This dialog was initially recorded on Paths of Observe Podcast. Take heed to extra episodes HERE.
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This time on the BHNN Visitor Podcast, Damiano and Vincent focus on:
- What initially introduced Damiano to Buddhism after rising up in Italy, a predominantly Catholic nation
- How Buddhism will be harmonious with martial arts
- Engaged on self-development and mutual development relatively than sparring
- Sustaining excellent psychological presence throughout instances of bodily discomfort
- Following the Buddhist precepts and adopting a vegan eating regimen for the principal of no-harm
- Mountains as pure power facilities
- Damiano’s international work and publicity to distinctive cultures in Vietnam, Cambodia, The Canary Islands, and extra
- Bringing the message of peace, consciousness, and compassion into the west
- Damiano’s recommendation for learners strolling the Buddhist path
“Martial arts actually develops that self-discipline. While you’re attempting to tame your thoughts, it’s a far more harmful enemy than any opponent who simply needs to be in a fistfight.” –Damiano Seiryū Finizio
About Damiano Seiryū Finizio:
Damiano Finizio was born in Italy in 1992. He started working towards conventional Japanese martial arts in 2012, the place he met the Buddhist monk Seiun, who remodeled his curiosity for Jap disciplines and philosophies into devoted observe. In 2014, he formally took refuge within the Dharma at Tenryuzanji Temple, receiving the identify Seiryu, symbolizing his deep bond along with his trainer and the temple. Since 2020, he has been residing and dealing in Spain as a hostel proprietor, whereas additionally working seasonally in Italy and Croatia as a visit chief through the hotter months. Regardless of his commitments, he stays an energetic member of the Tenryuzanji group and continues to take part in its actions every time doable.For extra details about Tenryuzanji Temple, please click on HERE. To maintain up with Damiano, go to his Instagram.
“The recommendation is don’t do it your self. It’s very prone to occur that you simply’re attempting to tame your thoughts, however if you happen to don’t know the right way to do it, more than likely your thoughts will tame you and make you’re feeling such as you’re transferring ahead, however you’re simply searching for consolation. That is why a trainer is necessary.“ –Damiano Seiryū Finizio
About Vincent Moore:
Vincent Moore is a artistic and artistic guide residing in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of expertise within the leisure business and holds a graduate diploma in Buddhist Research. For years, he carried out frequently on the Upright Residents Brigade Theatre, an improv and sketch comedy theatre based mostly in New York and Los Angeles. As an actor, Vincent carried out on Comedy Central, The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Present with Seth Meyers, Above Common, and The UCB Present on Seeso. As a author, he developed for tv in addition to stage, together with work with the Blue Man Group, and his personal written tasks have been featured on web sites equivalent to Humorous or Die. Moreover, he acquired a Masters of Buddhist Research from the Institute of Buddhist Research with a Certificates in Soto Zen Research and engages in a private Buddhist observe inside the Soto Zen custom. Vincent can also be the creator and host of the podcast, Paths of Observe, which options interviews with Buddhists from everywhere in the world. Be taught extra on Vincent’s web site HERE.
