Shūgyō
Refining one's mind and character through rigorous practice
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Shūgyō (修行) is spiritual training aimed at refining one's moral and mental qualities through rigorous physical effort, found in martial arts and Buddhism. In Buddhism, it refers to ascetic training. Walking the Shikoku pilgrimage on foot (aruki henro) is quintessential shūgyō.
- In English
- Refine one's mind by extreme practice
- Other spellings
- shugyo
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