How Samurai Practiced Mindfulness Before Battle

alt_text: A serene samurai meditates under cherry blossoms, embodying mindfulness and discipline in armor.

Introduction: The Still Moment Before the Storm In the hush before battle, when every breath feels measured and time seems to pause, the samurai stood still—not in fear, but in presence. Far from the chaos and frenzy often associated with war, these warriors embraced a profound inner stillness. They didn’t rush into combat with unchecked […]