Sword Of Zen
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Sword Of Zen
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Author : Peter Haskel
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2012-10-25
Sword Of Zen written by Peter Haskel and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-25 with Religion categories.
Takuan Sōho’s (1573–1645) two works on Zen and swordsmanship are among the most straightforward and lively presentations of Zen ever written and have enjoyed great popularity in both premodern and modern Japan. Although dealing ostensibly with the art of the sword, Record of Immovable Wisdom and On the Sword Taie are basic guides to Zen—“user’s manuals” for Zen mind that show one how to manifest it not only in sword play but from moment to moment in everyday life. Along with translations of Record of Immovable Wisdom and On the Sword Taie (the former, composed in all likelihood for the shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu and his fencing master, Yagyū Munenori), this book includes an introduction to Takuan’s distinctive approach to Zen, drawing on excerpts from the master’s other writings. It also offers an accessible overview of the actual role of the sword in Takuan’s day, a period that witnessed both a bloody age of civil warfare and Japan’s final unification under the Tokugawa shoguns. Takuan was arguably the most famous Zen priest of his time, and as a pivotal figure, bridging the Zen of the late medieval and early modern periods, his story (presented in the book’s biographical section) offers a rare picture of Japanese Zen in transition. For modern readers, whether practitioners of Zen or the martial arts, Takuan’s emphasis on freedom of mind as the crux of his teaching resonates as powerfully as it did with the samurai and swordsmen of Tokugawa Japan. Scholars will welcome this new, annotated translation of Takuan’s sword-related works as well as the host of detail it provides, illuminating an obscure period in Zen’s history in Japan.
Zen And The Way Of The Sword
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Author : Winston L. King
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
Zen And The Way Of The Sword written by Winston L. King and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with History categories.
How the samurai cultivated Zen, relating its teaching of a free and spontaneous mind to the experience of a warrior in individual combat, and finding philosophical strength in Zen as they prepared themselves for death.
Zen The Way Of The Sword
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Author : Winston Lee King
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Zen The Way Of The Sword written by Winston Lee King and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Japan categories.
King offers a fascinating look into the mind of the samurai swordsman in a far-reaching account of the role of Zen in the thought, culture, and the martial arts of Japan's soldier elite. An esteemed scholar of Eastern religions, King deftly traces the development of Zen and discusses the personal nature of its practice, its emphasis on individual discovery and attainment.
The Art Of Zen Sword
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Author : Chang Sik Kim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
The Art Of Zen Sword written by Chang Sik Kim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The Sword Of No Sword
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Author : John Stevens
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2001-08-28
The Sword Of No Sword written by John Stevens and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. This is the book all martial artists must own.
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Author : 柳生宗矩
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 2003
written by 柳生宗矩 and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Philosophy categories.
This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'
Zen And Confucius In The Art Of Swordsmanship
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Author : Reinhard Kammer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-05
Zen And Confucius In The Art Of Swordsmanship written by Reinhard Kammer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-05 with Social Science categories.
The sword has played an important role in the Japanese consciousness since ancient times. The earliest swords, made of bronze or stone, were clearly, by their design and form, used for ritualistic purposes rather than as weapons. Later, swords were associated only with the warrior class, and lack of physical strength and battle experience was compensated for by handling the sword in a way that was technically expert. Besides this sacred and artistic status, swordsmanship also acquired a philosophical reinforcement, which ultimately made it one of the Zen ‘ways’. Zen Buddhism related the correct practice of swordsmanship to exercises for attaining enlightenment and selfishness, while Confucianism, emphasizing the ethical meaning, equated it to service to the state. This classic text, first published in English in 1978, includes a history of the development and an interpretation of Japanese swordsmanship, now esteemed as an art and honoured as a national heritage. It describes in detail the long, intensive and specialized training and etiquette involved, emphasizing and explaining the importance of both Zen and Confucian ideas and beliefs.
Soul Sword
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Author : Vernon Kitabu Turner
language : en
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Soul Sword written by Vernon Kitabu Turner and has been published by Watkins Media Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Self-Help categories.
An amazing demonstration of the power of Zen in martial arts - Roshi Kitabu, who can physically defeat a powerful opponent with just one finger, shows the reader how to tap into the power of 'no mind', to connect with the Divine Spirit, and to overcome all the obstacles that life throws in his way.
Under The Sword
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Author : Vernon Kitabu Turner
language : en
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Under The Sword written by Vernon Kitabu Turner and has been published by Watkins Media Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
In our fast-changing, uncertain world, it's easy to feel under the gun. Now Zen master Vernon Kitabu Turner throws away the gun and picks up the sword in an inspiring practical guide filled with step-by step advice to help you transform your life by unifying mind, body, and spirit. Wrapping profound truths in homespun analogies, Turner employs his trademark engaging style to awaken your inner samurai.
Zen And The Way Of The Sword
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Author : Bill Akpinar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Zen And The Way Of The Sword written by Bill Akpinar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with categories.