The
Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life details the life and meditation
techniques of Nakamura Tempu (1876-1968). Mr. Nakamura taught
Shin-shin-toitsu-do (“The Way of Mind and Body Unification”) for over 50 years
and authored bestselling books. He trained over 100,000 people, including
members of the Japanese Imperial Family, government officials, business
leaders, top athletes, celebrated actors, martial arts experts, and notable
novelists.
The book begins with Mr. Nakamura’s early
years and a global quest to cure his tuberculosis. This search took him to the
USA, where he studied medicine at Columbia University. Next, he traveled to
Europe, where he lived with actress Sarah Bernhardt and researched psychology.
In Egypt he encountered Kaliapa, an Indian mystic and yoga master, who brought
him to India for a final attempt to save his life. After austere meditation in
the Himalayas, Nakamura Tempu attained enlightenment, shook off the bonds of
illness, and returned to Japan a changed man.
The
Teachings of Tempu uses
episodes from Mr. Nakamura’s life to introduce his philosophy of mind and body
unification, his forms of meditation, and how these skills can help you attain
better health as well as deeper calmness, concentration, and willpower. It
contains rare photos from Japan, which chronicle his long life. Also featured
are extensive quotes from his books, the first time his writing has been
offered in English. The Teachings of
Tempu presents experiments and exercises you can try at home to understand
mind and body unification—the essence of Mr. Nakamura’s realization and the
secret to unlocking human potential. Illustrations of these exercises and forms
of meditation are provided, along with an Introduction by Sawai Atsuhiro, a
leading teacher of Shin-shin-toitsu-do and a direct student of Mr. Nakamura.
Dr. Robert Carter, author and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy for Canada’s
Trent University, wrote the Foreword.
Pick up a copy of this important book at
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