The Secret Power Within: Zen Solutions to Real Problems

By Chuck Norris

Book Overview

Chuck Norris has spent a lifetime studying the martial arts, earning severalblack belts and world championships. Now, through anecdotes about his ownpersonal struggles and triumphs, Norris explains how the ancient system ofZen--the core philosophy behind the martial arts--can help each of us achievespiritual tranquillity and self-confidence.

"The Secret Power Within" is both a highly accessible lesson in Zenphilosophy as well as the compelling story of Chuck Norris's own remarkablesuccess. In this highly entertaining and inspiring account, Norris shows howZen can be applicable to everyday situations, from the conference room to theliving room. Chapters include:

* Winning by Losing: If you have nothing to prove, you have no need tofight.

* Complete the Wheel: How to balance your life to achieve success.

* Your Master, Your Art: To maintain self-respect you must respect thework you do, and do it as well as possible.

* My Way of Meditating: Norris's personal technique for achievingtranquillity under pressure.

The message is simple: There are no limits for the person who refuses to acceptthem.
Chuck Norris, currently starring in his CBS-TV show "Walker, TexasRanger," is a world-champion martial arts master and star of many popularaction films. He is the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "TheSecret of Inner Strength," his autobiography.

"This book is about what I've seen and understood by looking through Zen.It's about my life and the lives of people I've known, about real-lifeexperiences that are in some way related to Zen or that make a special kind ofsense when looked at in Zen terms."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 055306908X
• ISBN13: 9780553069082
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A very good book, Excellently written

Golden Lion Kempo Karate: I've studied Kempo Karate, Tai Chi, Akido, Jui Jutisitu and Judo over the last ten years. I related to the concepts and stories told by the author. A martial artist knows the commitment, skill, and dedication required to gain a Black Belt, but few really understand the essence of Zen, in their training. The author does not try to explain all the philosophical aspects of Zen or Buddism, instead draws from his own life experiences instances of Zen. Many of these stories are very personal and easy to relate too. The author has a very honest and non-assumption style to his writing; rather than focusing on achievements and personal aggrandizing, he emphasizes his struggles with marriage, tournament fighting, recovery from a bankrupt school, and a brother killed in Viet Nam. I personally found the book to be very inspiring and renewed a desire to be a leader and better example to my students and those around me. The author effectively communicated topics of Zen in a easy to understand concepts and stories. A rare addition to your Marital Art Library.

Awesome Book

I read this book from front to back within a matter of days and it was the most uplifting book I've ever read. After lending it to a friend who lost it, I had to re-order it but it was well worth paying for it again. Even my husband couldn't put the book down! Chuck Norris is the most inspirational person I know of in real life as well as on TV. His show deals with his own morals and philosophies that he practices in real life. If I hadn't read this book, I'd never have known he lost a brother in Vietnam. I was fortunate to see the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall when it came to my home town last November. I found Weiland's name on the Wall. Just knowing it was Chuck's brother and having read the heartbreak he went through (and still goes through from the loss of his brother), it was a very moving experience for me. This book should be mandatory in every school in America! Chuck Norris is the epitome of heroism and what all of mankind should be. He would make a great President!

Zen and Martial Arts Its Mastery

I have always been interested in Martial Arts and its practice and where it came from out how it has evolved. You get some keen insights for at least two of its practicing fellow martial artist. Unquestionably Bruce Lee was on top of his art and was developing his skills along with Carlos (Chuck) Norris and you get some nice pearls in this wonderful book about Zen, Norris, Lee. Read the book and find the pearls!

Awesome!!! We should all take notes...

I have been a fan of Chuck Norris for some time now. I ran across this book in my local library. I read it in just a few hours. I couldn't put it down!! I already had a lot of respect for Chuck, but after reading this book I came away with so much more. He shows us that we can all accomplish anything and that we "are the only things standing in (our) way". I hope my sons can grow up to become men as honored and respected as Chuck Norris. There is so much in this book that we can all take into our lives to improve them. I hope we will. This world could sure use more people like him.