Zen Buddhist Monk Teaches Aikido at Idaho Mountain Center

April 2, 2004

Source: Mountain Express

http://www.mtexpress.com/2004/04-04-02/04-04-07monk.htm

On April 2, 2004 the Mountain Express ran a feature article on a local Zen Buddhist monk: "Myohei Genshin Sensei is a paradox in modern western society: a warrior who teaches peace. He is a Soto Zen Buddhist monk who teaches Aikido, a traditional Japanese 'Budo,' or martial art, 'as a way to polish the spirit and awaken beings of peace.' Genshin Sensei translates Budo literally to mean 'path or way to end conflict.' After over four decades on the Path of Peace as a warrior and Buddhist teacher in America, Genshin Sensei came to the Wood River Valley 10 years ago to establish Uheijo Dojo, a traditional mountain retreat for all beings seeking peace. He is the spiritual leader and resident teacher of a devoted group of practitioners at Uheijo, a Zen Buddhist refuge in Hailey. Uheijo translates from Japanese to mean 'Being Peace Center.' The title of Sensei is a title of respect in the Buddhist tradition, which means 'one who has gone before.'"