Kyudo; more than just shooting...

 Sounds  a lot like a Zen practice :

"Strict self-control and emotional stability are crucial to the
development of one's spirit and to the practice of kyudo.
But some are unwilling to adhere to the strict ceremonial
procedures that the practice of kyudo requires. These
people argue that any attempt at self-control stifles
creativity. Attitudes such as this, however, are usually
little more than an attempt to use unorthodox methods as
a cover for insufficient skill or knowledge. True creativity
is sister to the spirit and both are born of simplicity. They
are not a product of the intellect, but surface only when
the rational mind is quieted and the intuitive thought
process takes over. The guidelines and procedures
established for the practice of kyudo have been borrowed
from generations of past teachers, and are designed to put
the analytical mind to rest and allow the practitioner to
move into a state of consciousness known as mushin
(literally, no mind). And while some may associate a state
of no mind with unconsciousness or even death, it is in
truth a state where the remnants of thought are eliminated
and only pure thought remains.
It is important to mention here that kyudo, by itself, cannot
solve our problems nor add anything to our lives; at least
not in the beginning. Kyudo may look simple but it is
deceptively complex. Onuma sensei liked to tell us that
the practice of kyudo made him feel like "A blind turtle in
the middle of the ocean searching for a log." It is that
complexity, however, that makes kyudo such a rewarding
instrument for self-discovery. Its practice peels away the
protective layers of ego that we all hide behind and allows
our true nature to be revealed. It is then our responsibility
to examine the results and balance our character
accordingly. Perhaps the best way to explain the spirit of
kyudo is to put it in Onuma sensei's words: "When
shooting, sometimes we will hit the target but miss the
self. At other times we will miss the target but hit the self.
Our purpose, though, is to hit the target as the self and
hope that the sharp sound of arrow penetrating paper will
awaken us from the so-called 'dream of life' and give us
real insight into the ultimate state of being.""