Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t3.8

v2.c11.s5.t3.8

Although he is known as a martial arts expert, few know that he had a deep understanding of philosophy which he studied at the University of Washington, which mirrored his fighting beliefs. He was deeply influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and teachings of the Indian philosopher, J Krishnamurti. It is little known that he was also a prolific writer of poetry expressing his emotions through this medium; many of his poems have been compiled and published.