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Dojo

A dōjō (道場, Japanese pronunciation: [doꜜː(d)ʑoː][note 1]) is a hall or place for immersive learning, experiential learning or meditation. This is traditionally in the field of martial arts, but has been seen increasingly in other fields, such as meditation and software development. The term literally means "place of the Way" in Japanese.

Dōjō
"Dōjō" in kanji
Japanese name
Kanji道場
Transcriptions
Romanizationdōjō

History

 
The Ikenobō dōjō (right) next to Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto

The word dōjō originates from Buddhism. Initially, dōjō were adjunct to temples and were formal training places for any of the Japanese arts ending in "-dō", from the Chinese Dao, meaning "way" or "path". Sometimes meditation halls where Zen Buddhists practice zazen meditation were called dōjō.[1] The alternative term zen-do is more specific, and more widely used. European Sōtō Zen groups affiliated with the International Zen Association prefer to use dōjō instead of zendo to describe their meditation halls as did their founding master, Taisen Deshimaru.

In Japan, any facility for physical training, including professional wrestling, may be called a dōjō.[2] In the Western world, the term dōjō (when related to physical activity) is used exclusively for Japanese martial arts such as aikidō, jūdō, karate-dō, etc.[3]

In martial arts

 
A kendō dōjō, Tokyo

A proper Japanese martial arts dōjō is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a dōjō. In many styles it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning (sōji; 掃除) of the dōjō at the beginning and/or end of each training session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that dōjō are supposed to be supported and managed by the student body (or by special students, e.g., uchi-deshi), not the school's instructional staff. This attitude has become lost in many modern dōjō that are founded and run by a small group of people or instructors.[citation needed] In fact, it is not uncommon that in traditional schools (koryu), dōjō are rarely used for training at all, instead being reserved for more symbolic or formal occasions. The actual training is conducted typically outdoors or in a less formal area.[citation needed]

Many traditional dōjō follow a prescribed pattern with shomen (正面; "front") and various entrances that are used based on student and instructor rank laid out precisely. Typically students will enter in the lower-left corner of the dōjō (in reference to the shomen) with instructors in the upper right corner. Shomen typically contains a Shintō shrine with a sculpture, flower arrangement, or other artifacts. The term kamiza means "place of honor" and a related term, kamidana refers to the shrine itself. Other artifacts may be displayed throughout the dōjō, such as kanban (看板; signboard) that authorize the school in a style or strategy, and items such as taiko drums or armor (Ō-yoroi). It is not uncommon to find the name of the dōjō and the dōjō kun (roughly "dōjō rules") displayed prominently at shomen as well. Visitors may have a special place reserved, depending on their rank and station. Weapons and other training gear will normally be found on the back wall.

Honbu dōjō

A honbu dōjō (本部道場) is the central training facility and administrative headquarters of a particular martial arts style.

Some well-known dōjō located in Japan are:

Other names for training halls

Other names for training halls that are equivalent to "dōjō" include the following:

In other fields

The term dōjō is also increasingly used for other forms of immersive-learning space.

Zen Buddhism

The term dōjō is sometimes used to describe the meditation halls where Zen Buddhists practice zazen seated meditation.[1] The alternative term zen-do is more specific, and more widely used. European Sōtō Zen groups affiliated with the International Zen Association prefer to use dōjō instead of zendo to describe their meditation halls as did their founding master, Taisen Deshimaru.

Computer-related

  • Coding dōjō: a space and associated technique for groups to practice computer programming skills[4]
  • Testing dōjō: a space and time where testers work together on a testing challenge[5]
  • Agile coaching dōjō: a space where a cross-functional team works for up to three months, surrounded by an agile coach and technical subject matter experts, to learn and practice agile and technical practices[6]

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b Daisetz Teitarō Suzuki (2007). "Chapter 9: The Meditation Hall and the Monk's Life". An Introduction to Zen Buddhism. Grove Press. pp. 118–132. ISBN 9780802130556. OCLC 1074773870.
  2. ^ "Meaning of Dojo". Kendo Basics. Kendo for Life. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Martial Arts". Japan Experience. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  4. ^ Sato, D. T.; Corbucci, H.; Bravo, M. V. (2008). Coding dojo: an environment for learning and sharing agile practices. AGILE Conference. Los Alamitos, CA, US: IEEE Computer Society. pp. 459–464. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.568.2621.
  5. ^ Gärtner, Markus (April 16, 2010). "Testing Dojos". www.shino.de. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  6. ^ Bennett, Dan (January 4, 2018). "Agile in approach: Using Dojo principles to find a better path". Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 2018-04-05.

External links

  •   The dictionary definition of dojo at Wiktionary

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specific and more widely used European Sōtō Zen groups affiliated with the International Zen Association prefer to use dōjō instead of zendo to describe their meditation halls as did their founding master Taisen Deshimaru In Japan any facility for physical training including professional wrestling may be called a dōjō 2 In the Western world the term dōjō when related to physical activity is used exclusively for Japanese martial arts such as aikidō judō karate dō etc 3 In martial arts Edit A kendō dōjō Tokyo A proper Japanese martial arts dōjō is considered special and is well cared for by its users Shoes are not worn in a dōjō In many styles it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning sōji 掃除 of the dōjō at the beginning and or end of each training session Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that dōjō are supposed to be supported and managed by the student body or by special students e g uchi deshi not the school s instructional staff This attitude has become lost in many modern dōjō that are founded and run by a small group of people or instructors citation needed In fact it is not uncommon that in traditional schools koryu dōjō are rarely used for training at all instead being reserved for more symbolic or formal occasions The actual training is conducted typically outdoors or in a less formal area citation needed Many traditional dōjō follow a prescribed pattern with shomen 正面 front and various entrances that are used based on student and instructor rank laid out precisely Typically students will enter in the lower left corner of the dōjō in reference to the shomen with instructors in the upper right corner Shomen typically contains a Shintō shrine with a sculpture flower arrangement or other artifacts The term kamiza means place of honor and a related term kamidana refers to the shrine itself Other artifacts may be displayed throughout the dōjō such as kanban 看板 signboard that authorize the school in a style or strategy and items such as taiko drums or armor Ō yoroi It is not uncommon to find the name of the dōjō and the dōjō kun roughly dōjō rules displayed prominently at shomen as well Visitors may have a special place reserved depending on their rank and station Weapons and other training gear will normally be found on the back wall Honbu dōjō Edit A honbu dōjō 本部道場 is the central training facility and administrative headquarters of a particular martial arts style Some well known dōjō located in Japan are Kodokan Judo Institute Judo Aikikai Hombu Dōjō Aikido Noma Dōjō Kendo Nakazato Karate Weapons Gym Shōrin ryu Shōrinkan Other names for training halls Edit Other names for training halls that are equivalent to dōjō include the following Akhara Indian martial arts Dojang Korean martial arts Gelanggang silat Melayu Heya sumo Kalari kalaripayat Sasaran pencak silat Wuguan wushu Vo Đường Viet vo dao In other fields EditThe term dōjō is also increasingly used for other forms of immersive learning space Zen Buddhism Edit The term dōjō is sometimes used to describe the meditation halls where Zen Buddhists practice zazen seated meditation 1 The alternative term zen do is more specific and more widely used European Sōtō Zen groups affiliated with the International Zen Association prefer to use dōjō instead of zendo to describe their meditation halls as did their founding master Taisen Deshimaru Computer related Edit Coding dōjō a space and associated technique for groups to practice computer programming skills 4 Testing dōjō a space and time where testers work together on a testing challenge 5 Agile coaching dōjō a space where a cross functional team works for up to three months surrounded by an agile coach and technical subject matter experts to learn and practice agile and technical practices 6 Notes Edit Also doː d ʑoː References Edit a b Daisetz Teitarō Suzuki 2007 Chapter 9 The Meditation Hall and the Monk s Life An Introduction to Zen Buddhism Grove Press pp 118 132 ISBN 9780802130556 OCLC 1074773870 Meaning of Dojo Kendo Basics Kendo for Life Retrieved 30 November 2013 Martial Arts Japan Experience Retrieved 13 November 2012 Sato D T Corbucci H Bravo M V 2008 Coding dojo an environment for learning and sharing agile practices AGILE Conference Los Alamitos CA US IEEE Computer Society pp 459 464 CiteSeerX 10 1 1 568 2621 Gartner Markus April 16 2010 Testing Dojos www shino de Retrieved 2018 04 05 Bennett Dan January 4 2018 Agile in approach Using Dojo principles to find a better path Thomson Reuters Retrieved 2018 04 05 External links Edit The dictionary definition of dojo at Wiktionary Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dojo amp oldid 1147408518, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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