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These are premium audio sessions with Kitabu Roshi.

Books by Roshi Vernon Kitabu Turner

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:29:06 +0000

From an Amazon Customer's reviews:

This is an incredible book by a profound author. At first I picked it up because I enjoyed reading about his awakening into martial artistry with no formal training, defending potential victims from violent gangs, meeting with a Zen Master and learning meditation training-- and then, much like the founder of aikido, culminating his combined training into the instantaneous realization of what martial arts are really about. . . and then giving many demonstrations in which he defeats martial arts masters WITH ONE FINGER, earning a Ronin (masterless warrior) award from the BUDO council and a 4th degree black belt in Aiki-jutsu. And doing it all while remaining as humble, benevolent, and loving a person as you will ever meet.

Then I got past the amusing anecdotes and listened to what he had to say about how he got to them, and what he learned in the process. I read the entire book in a single sitting; it blew me away, and immediately assisted me in making some tough decisions with courage. I look forward to finding out what will happen when I try the exercises (Dancing to No-Music, Wingspan Theory, counting breaths, etc.) he suggests.

While this book does dive deeply into Zen, that should not frighten away Christians-- Zen is not a religion (Buddhism is), and Turner comes from a very strong Baptist background. This book is also not a self-help book, and you will not put it down and be able to defeat skilled martial artists with one finger-- you'll have to put forth the effort. But _Soul Sword_ does illustrate what true martial artists are still trying to get across to the public-- it's not about arrogance and violence; it's about humility and love.

Zafir faces the "new dawn."

The Secret of Freedom by Vernon Kitabu Turner is a grand spiritual adventure, rich with battle, intrigue and romance as Zafir DaWay follows the teachings of the Ancient Book to free his people from a life-time of bondage. Join him and learn not only the inner-path of the warrior but the secrets of freeing the mind from external traps. Roshi Kitabu Turner's books share a common thread. The paths they reflect are tested by his life. View this video presentation.

Personal Consultation with Kitabu Roshi/Booking Agency

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:37:33 +0000

Would you like Roshi Kitabu Turner to speak at your college , University or for your organization? He is represented by the same agency used by Reverend Jesse Jackson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and many other respected names, Great Black Speakers. You don't have to be black to make that call. You can reach higher than a star when you learn to reach within.

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Private Session

Mind to mind Soul to soul

Private sessions allow for single-minded focus on your concerns and permits Kitabu Roshi to connect with you soul to soul.

You can be one of a growing number of seekers and practitioners around the world who have benefited from one on one sessions with Kitabu Roshi. Discuss the subject you want, ask questions freely without fear. While the session price is roughly based on what you would pay for an equal amount of time with a therapist, those who have taken advantage of the opportunity, not only receive guidance but have multi-level experiences which energize and transform their lives and performances. What happens to you will depend on the faith you bring to the session. The Original Mind is "transmitted" from one Dharma-heir to another. Though the personalities and styles of masters differer according to culture or the era they live in The Light is unchanged, its illuminating power is not dimmed by the ages. Kitabu Roshi, speaking in terms of electricity said, "I am not the electricity, just a wire through which it flows." A guru, by definition, is one who dispels darkness (from the mind). When darkness scatters...behold The Light. While Kitabu Roshi employs Zen methods as a tool of teaching, he is linked to the Himalayan lineage. Upon seeing him the very first time, Sadguru Sant Keshavadas said, "I see a light shining around you. God has chosen you to be a Spiritual Teacher." Moments later, the master announced to the assembly..."this is my spiritual son." From that day forward for twenty years thereafter, Kitabu Roshi had full access to the guru anywhere he was in the world. What this means to you is that you will not only be consulting with one who has direct experience of The Way but one who served a long apprenticeship to learn how to best serve.

A contemplative Disciple of Christ since age nine, Kitabu Roshi was formerly initiated in Zen by Zen master Nomura Roshi of Japan in 1967. Sant Keshavadas did not influence him to alter his faith or meditative practices. The wisdom of the Awakened Mind applies to all the areas of life. Zen reveals our original nature as it is expressed here on earth..."What is man that though art minful of him?"

It is as if someone cut the wire and The Light went out of our consciousness. Consider the Zen master as a linesman who searches for the break in you.

If your consciousness is troubled you may find the help you need comes in an unexpected way.

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Audio Teachings: Mushin on the Tennis Court

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:24:32 +0000

Part 1: Mushin on the Tennis Court

Part 2: Nikita reflects on his visit with Zen Master Kitabu

Kitabu Roshi at Aikido Montreux in Switzerland

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:20:38 +0000

What "Zen mastery" awakens is present in all human beings. Spiritual mastery, whether in Martial arts or life in general is the result of awakening through grace. There is a steep mountain to climb but the revelation does not come from great effort, that effort diminishes the power of ego. Asia has long been the enclave of gifted masters. it is my mission to demonstrate that the liberating power of awakening is not based on geography or anything external. What was revealed in the mountains or under the branches of the mighty Bo tree can be revealed with equal clarity in Ohio, Hamburg or Liberia. The patriarchs of Asia are respected by me but we demonstrate our greatest respect to any master when we seek to master the course he taught. Remember, even Jesus Christ taught that even though "the student cannot be greater than the master, he can be like the master."

Wherever I am called to "teach," I go simply as an instrument hoping to be used to demonstrate the power of that grace known by many names. Aikidoist speak of Ki and Aiki, Kung Fu people speak of Chi and Yogi may use the word prana and so many others. To me that power that rests in the deep is more than an energy field, not something to be used like electricity. That power is the Jagad Guru himself, the Ultimate Teacher, The Holy Spirit....Wholly spirit but no less a living being than all of us. He is the Guru of any genuine guru or master, the outward forms of Religions, not withstanding. I . delight in knowing that when my ego is surrendered, it is He, not me, who guides my hands. It is there at that moment of mushin (no mind) on my part that the lesson is revealed forall of us present. Not-I, Not-I.

"Blessed be the Lord my strength who teacheth my fingers to fight and my hands to make war."

Psalm: 144:1

(Thanks Josh, for informing us that the Chapter and verse was transcribed wrong.)

"This is great Video of Kitabu Roshi."

Gleb Esman

Zen Punch – Spiritual Power

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:57:12 +0000

The Zen Punch

The Zen Punch of Kitabu Roshi (Vernon KitabuTurner)

To achieve No-Mind is to free The Spirit to act without impediment.
Jesus also spoke of this phenomenon. Zen is not a Religion. When you experience
the truth of your nature directly and act upon it without hesitation your action
is focused, spontaneous and effortless. Jesus taught his diciples to "take no
thought" so that The Father, The Supreme, might act through them. I see the
means of Zen as tools for breaking down the greatest wall blocking The Path.
The ego-mind is the most persistent demon of them all.

I am grateful to the spiritual warriors of Asia for pointing to what
lies within us . It is with gratitude that I wholeheartedly embrace the
Tathagatha within my own skin, looking neither to the left nor to the right, I
summon him at will. The punch you see is just so. Where does it come from and
how? The sun hung in the universe before there was anyone on earth to see
it. The vast waters swelled into waves and crashed on the shores without
intention. Like lightening flashing where it wills when it wills so is this
punch. It just comes. I am a student of The Way. I yield to the Author of All
Things to experience my true being. I do not need words for this. I sit
and stand, I walk, I lie down. I find these acts to be fascinating. Many people
try to trace my Martial roots to a land or a style. What is the origin of God or
the source of Tao? Discover that and your Zen punch will come without a
trace.

We are all included in this. Zen is just a word for awakening
something fundamental to our true being. We have lost connection with living
soul. The passive path is comforting but I prefer to mount the sky and
wrestle with dragons. This is not the easy path of your mother and father but it
is the path of those who prefer to be "sons" of God rather than mere peitioners
of God. "He leadeth me besides still waters, he restoreth my soul..." The Lord
meets us half way. Restoring the mind...that is what we refer to as Zen
practice. The Zen warror applies his discipline to his own mind and body. One
day he will hurdle the wall of ego and be free.

Kitabu Roshi

Dancing:The Way of Warriors

I never imagined that I would teach a Martial path or Zen for that matter but I grew up in a Christian church under the guidance of Christian parents, so the possibility of being a preacher was not so difficult a stretch. The spiritual path is foremost a personal path. It is not based on what others think of your approach or what you might say about it that is most important. A spiritual path is the distance between the delusion of carnal (flesh-centered) mind and the transformation to a mind that is inseparable from our spiritual nature. Words divide us from the experience and so people sacrifice their own enlightenment to control or define the activity of others.

There is no different between what some call the Martial arts and dance or worship for me. I celebrate the Creator of my life in many ways. The Warrior Way or Zen Mushin Ryu, as I call it is a dance of celebration and devotion. After several days of teaching at Aikido Maastricht in Holland, I shared this spirit with those who attended my Sword of The Spirit Seminar. Sensei Rob Vincken sponsored the event.

OCEAN OF THE SPIRIT

Everyday Zen

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:28:33 +0000

Often people view the spiritual path as a way of escape. They imagine that if they had a breakthrough of some significance they would become removed from and immune to the changing circumstances of life. The truth is that view is just another form of delusion.

Tennis Pro Inspired by Soul Sword

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:03:57 +0000

Nikita in Bulgaria...Like the Phoenix rising from ashes, victory comes if you endure the flames.

Victory has its rewards but THIS time Nikita is only kidding us.

KRYVONOS DESCRIBES HIS DAYS WITH KITABU ROSHI/AUDIO

Soul Sword Radio: True Victory/with Kitabu Roshi

Sometimes a book can change your destiny. Nikita Kryvonos began playing tennis