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Before Zen crossed the shores into Japan, the students of the Tendai school would study meditation, as part of their daily practice. Four of them, close friends all, promised one another to observe seven days of silence.
On the first day, no words were spoken, and the students took pleasure in their auspicious beginning. When night came however, the oil lamps grew dim, and the room slowly darkened.
One student, named Hoshin, called out to a servant: "Servant! Attend to the lamps, so that I might better observe our accomplishment!"
The second student was surprised to hear Hoshin speak. "We are supposed to keep quiet," he chided.
"But you also spoke!" declared the third. "You are an idiot!"
"I am the only one who has not talked," concluded the fourth, as he settled into seiza.
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Our next kyu tests are scheduled for Saturday, November 21, in both the children and adult classes. As always, our test schedule is posted on our class calendar.
For our adult students, we are implementing the new 6th kyu requirements from the United States Aikido Federation. If you haven’t printed a copy, please do so. Remember, Friday open mat is the best time to work on test techniques, outside of our regular classes.
Good luck!