A beginner must unlearn their assumptions from "summary" of Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel
At first, the beginner comes to the practice of archery with preconceived ideas about how it should be done. These assumptions are based on what they have seen or heard, and they believe that they already know the correct way to shoot. However, these assumptions actually hinder their progress, as they prevent the beginner from being open to new learning and experiences. In order to truly learn the art of archery, the beginner must be willing to let go of these assumptions. This process of unlearning is not easy, as it requires the beginner to set aside their ego and be open to new possibilities. They must be willing to admit that they do not know everything, and that there is much more to learn. As the beginner begins to unlearn their assumptions, they are able to approach the practice of archery with a beginner's mind. This mindset is one of openness and curiosity, where the beginner is willing to explore new techniques and ...
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