This piece explores the integration of Zen concepts and archery, emphasizing the potential of Zen to enhance focus, balance, mindfulness and harmony in the sport. The author compares traditional Japanese Kyudo (“Zen Archery”) and Western archery, offering strategies for incorporating Zen principles into personal archery practice. Despite drawing its roots from Buddhism, Zen is deemed universally applicable, acting as a pathway to a richer, more immersive archery experience rather than a tool solely aimed at improving scores. Continue reading Zen Archery – Shoot Without Thought