Zen And The Way Of The Sword
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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.
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 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.
The Way Of The Living Sword
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Author : Yagyu Munenori
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2003-08
The Way Of The Living Sword written by Yagyu Munenori and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08 with Philosophy categories.
The Way of the Living Sword is the final installment in D.E. Tarver's popular Warrior Series. It stands beside The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi as one of the greatest writings of the warrior mind. In The Way of the Living Sword, Munenori gives an in-depth explanation of the connection between physical martial arts and the mental process of Zen. While Munenori and Musashi were both avid students of Zen, Munenori was more fascinated by the academic aspects of the philosophy. Munenori stretches the consciousness of even the most enlightened martial artist. Martial arts devotees will experience many flashes of revelation as Tarver explores the various aspects of Munenori's approach. Read and grow!
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.
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.
The Book Of Five Rings
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Author : Miyamoto Musashi
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2018-10-23
The Book Of Five Rings written by Miyamoto Musashi and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-23 with History categories.
One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. Written by the renowned Japanese warrior Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, its principles for achieving success in combat have long been lauded not only for their applicability to the martial arts but to all aspects of life. This acclaimed translation from Thomas Cleary is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi’s text, Cleary also translates another revered Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
Samurai Zen
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Author : Scott Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 1999-04-01
Samurai Zen written by Scott Shaw and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-01 with Religion categories.
In this book, Shaw draws upon his knowledge of Asian culture and years of study in the martial arts to show us how we, too, can achieve higher understanding through the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Iado - the meditative way of the sword becomes a path to enlightenment. The first step is to learn to control the physical body; once physical senses are honed, the thinking mind can be silenced and can join with the body to become a unified force.
The Swordsman S Handbook
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Author : William Scott Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2014-04-29
The Swordsman S Handbook written by William Scott Wilson and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman’s Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life and death as well. Their teaching, that dealing with conflict is an art that requires grace and courage, speaks to us today with surprising immediacy and relevance. Included in this collection are writings by Kotada Yahei Toshitada, Takuan Soho, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, Matsura Seizan, Issai Chozanshi, and Yamaoka Tesshu.
Zen At War
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Author : Brian Daizen Victoria
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2006-06-22
Zen At War written by Brian Daizen Victoria and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-22 with History categories.
A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for their support of the war and the way support for militarism was transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be controversial.