People and Culture Archives - Empty Mind Films

The Zen Mind and Stress Disorder

Sep 17, 2018 | Buddhism, People and Culture, Travel. Japan, Zen and Meditation

Dr Gregory Peck of Heartwood Recovery clinic in Australia is now using The Zen Mind as part of a treatment program for his patients which helps them engage in mindful practice.

Island Art of Silat… Inti Ombak

Dec 11, 2017 | Pencak Silat, People and Culture

To go deeper into Pencak Silat we in the heart of Indonesia, to its roots in Central Java with Inti Ombak Silat

Kendo: Culture of the Sword

Aug 27, 2015 | Featured Posts Home, Kendo, Martial Arts. Japan, News and Views, People and Culture

We rarely feature outside content but a new book release by Alexander Bennett is very news-worthy. Kendo: Culture of the Sword brings to life the history of Japanese swordmanship in a way that only Professor Bennett can.

Nepal Earthquake Disaster

Apr 27, 2015 | Buddhism, News and Views, People and Culture

Nepal and Kathmandu… Disaster Relief for the Earthquake.

The Uchideshi from Warriors of Budo

Mar 11, 2015 | Aikido, Aikido, Featured Posts Home, People and Culture, Travel. Japan

Short featurette of the life of a foreign Uchideshi or ‘live-in’ apprentice in Japan training in Aikido.

Inoue Sensei at Kendo World Taikai

Feb 5, 2014 | Kendo, Martial Arts. Japan, News and Views, People and Culture, Travel. Japan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text]This is a short clip of Kendo master Inoue Yoshihiko Sensei., 9th Dan. Filmed at the Kendo World Magazine Taikai at the Budokan, Tokyo in 2012. One of Japan’s foremost experts on Kendo...