In this special episode of Virtues in Action, Gennaro Torres shares a transformative experience from his recent trip to Kyoto, Japan—where he was once again invited by the Dainippon Butoku Kai, the legendary Japanese society dedicated to the preservation of martial virtues.
Standing inside the sacred Butokuden, the oldest official dojo in Japan, Genaro reflects on the profound meaning of Budō—not as a path of combat, but as a way of peace, honor, discipline, and self-transcendence.
Through stories from Karatedō and Iaidō, he reveals the deeper essence of martial arts:
Budō is not fighting others—it's confronting your ego, fears, and reactive patterns.
True strength comes from presence, balance, compassion, and inner mastery.
The warrior’s journey is an inner transformation, cultivated through stillness, breath, and intention.
Genaro also explores the Zen concept of shoshin (beginner’s mind), a powerful practice of approaching life with humility, curiosity, and openness. A warrior with shoshin is committed not to domination, but to continuous growth—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
He reminds us that Budō is not limited to the dojo. Anyone who chooses courage over comfort, love over fear, and discipline over distraction is already walking the warrior’s path. Every challenge becomes training. Every act of kindness, a strike against the ego.
This episode invites you to reflect:
How will you face your current challenges as a warrior?
How will you serve, love, and grow with deeper purpose?
How will you use your unique talents to leave the world better than you found it?
🎧 Listen and reconnect with the essence of inner strength, purpose, and mastery.
Hosted by: Gennaro Torres
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