Yet are you not still afforded the choice to be merciful if need be
when utilizing Wing Chun on a would be attacker? And do not the other
arts as well? If so then a Buddhist nature still remains present
within the practitioner at this time. If need be destroy to preserve
peace. The choice of the practioner is what changes the equation.
Much Respect
lr
--- In WW_WCKF@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Agar-Hutton" <robert@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi 'lardg' and All,
>
> > Being that the system originated within the Buddhist Temples and
> > was created for more than just protecting yourself and fighting
it
> > would be nice to see some articles and posts having to do with
how
> > deep it's metasphysical internal aspects have influenced our
lives,
>
> Just wondering, is there any actual EVIDENCE for either the
creation
> story of Wing Chun or that it was designed with any intent other
than
> to hurt people.
>
> I mean, if you are a caring Buddhist who does not want to harm
> anyone - why develop a punch/kick art why not develop 'Aikido' or
> some art that equates to what one learns on a C&R (Control and
> Restraint) course...
>
> All the best.
>
> Robert.
> ---
> Robert Agar-Hutton
> www.p-k-j.org
>