Christmas: The Word was wrapped in flesh

The Spirit cannot be seen but a human being can mirror His ways. When The Great Teacher came to walk among men he was referred to as The Word made flesh. First he entered as an innocent child,a Cosmic Child in every way, a reflection of what we were meant to be ... what we can be. His power? Word. The Word is The Light. Recorded live at the Soul Sword Zendo You can purchase audio lessons recorded... Read more

Brenda Andrews: From Newspaper Publisher to Poet

Brenda H. Andrews: Poet Publisher of the Journal & Guide In the area of the country known as Hampton Roads, Virginia, a seven cities metropolitan area marketed as a single commercial entity, the name Brenda Andrews is synonymous with the African-American press.  After decades of providing news coverage, cultural support and continuing advocacy on behalf of the African-American   community... Read more

Sabine Kleftogiannis’ Spiritual Revelation

Link to her German Language site. When I was a child I was often bullied and hurt by violent youth. My father told me stories of great warriors and verbally introduced me to Martial arts and my beloved mentor, Master C.O. Neal. In those early days, I went to the librrary for every book I could find. One such book had a picture of Morihei Ueshiba, O sensei, founder of Aikido. Knowing nothing at all,... Read more

Premium Audio Teachings/Training Tips/Interviews

These are premium audio sessions with Kitabu Roshi. {+++} This is premium audio Here is a message that will charge your spirit and fortify your mind for a new day. RISE ABOVE MENTAL WOUNDS Part I Whether it is th e people we face or circumstances, or even negative events, we get knocked down and wounded in life. There is a way back, if we just look for it.  Read More →

Reaching Out to Child Warriors

"Young Warriors," Joseph kneels between the first two boys on the left. They are being taught the positive side of "warriorship." Joseph Duncan of London, a member of the Soul Sword Zen Community, is a mentor to youth in the United Kingdom. He is seen here kneeling, front row left. Most recently he flew to Sierra Leone to reach out to former Child Warriors. Ideally, the life... Read more

The Power of Community

Siona Van Dijk-The Gaia On-Line Community. Over the years we have become accustomed to using the word, community, rather loosely. Developers promise us a community when we sign on the dotted line to buy their property. What we actually get is the building. There is no guarantee that those who live near us will share any part of our life. In the church, the congregation should rightfully constitute... Read more

Eckhart Tolle’s Milton’s Secret is Robert S. Friedman’s Gift/ Interview

If The Power of Now did not do enough to establish the name of  author, Eckhart Tolle, his collaborative effort with Oprah Winfrey around  his book, The New Earth certainly filled in the gap. As children, not only did we naturally live in the now but the earth,itself, was new, as a matter of course.  By the time we lose our innocence we no longer experience this marvelous world in its suchness.... Read more

Audio Teachings: Mushin on the Tennis Court

Part 1: Mushin on the Tennis Court Part 2: Nikita reflects on his visit with Zen Master Kitabu  Read More →

Kitabu Roshi at Aikido Montreux in Switzerland

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... Read more