7: Living calmness
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Like the calm still surface water that reflects the moon and a flying bird, true living calmness is the condition of our mind that reflects all things clearly. This is our original and natural state. By understanding these principles, we can acquire true living calmness.
— Koichi Tohei
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Source: Wikiquote: "Koichi Tohei" (Quotes, Ki Sayings (2003): Online text at Villa Rica Aikido ยท Online English text with links to Japanese pages ยท PDF at Northside Aikido)
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About Koichi Tohei
Koichi Tohei (20 January 1920 โ 19 May 2011) was a 10th Dan aikidoka and founder of the Ki Society and its style of aikido, officially Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (literally "aikido with mind and body unified"), but commonly known as "Ki-Aikido".
About Koichi Tohei
Koichi Tohei (20 January 1920 โ 19 May 2011) was a 10th Dan aikidoka and founder of the Ki Society and its style of aikido, officially Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido (literally "aikido with mind and body unified"), but commonly known as "Ki-Aikido".
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