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Zeami famously stated that “the flower is the mind and its seed the performance.” How is the relationship between one’s inner state and one’s body understood in the cultivation of traditional Japanese arts? What part does bodily practice play in attaining a high level of artistic and spiritual refinement? Illustrate your answer with reference to our readings about Nō acting and Japanese swordsmanship
Zeami famously stated that “the flower is the mind and its seed the performance.” How is the relationship between one’s inner state and one’s body…