Zendo vs. Kendo — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Zendo and Kendo
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Definitions
Zendo
A hall at a Zen buddhist monastery where formal seated meditation (zazen) is practiced.
Kendo
Kendo (剣道, Kendō, lit. 'sword way', 'sword path' or 'way of the sword') is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu).
Kendo
The Japanese martial art of fencing with bamboo swords.
Kendo
A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.