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The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Paperback – November 10, 1992
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These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The Art of Peace, presented here in a pocket-sized edition, offers a nonviolent way to victory and a convincing counterpoint to such classics as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War.
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherShambhala
- Publication dateNovember 10, 1992
- Dimensions3 x 0.3 x 4.5 inches
- ISBN-100877738513
- ISBN-13978-0877738510
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- Publisher : Shambhala; First Edition (November 10, 1992)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0877738513
- ISBN-13 : 978-0877738510
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 3 x 0.3 x 4.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong
- #15 in Martial Arts (Books)
- #36 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy
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Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei?, December 14, 1883 – April 26, 1969) was a martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso (開祖) or Ōsensei (大先生/翁先生), "Great Teacher".
The son of a landowner from Tanabe, Ueshiba studied a number of martial arts in his youth, and served in the Japanese Army during the Russo-Japanese War. After being discharged in 1907, he moved to Hokkaidō as the head of a pioneer settlement; here he met and studied with Takeda Sokaku, the founder of Daitō-ryū aiki-jūjutsu. On leaving Hokkaido in 1919, Ueshiba joined the Ōmoto-kyō movement, a Shinto sect, in Ayabe, where he served as a martial arts instructor and opened his first dojo. He accompanied the head of the Ōmoto-kyō group, Onisaburo Deguchi, on an expedition to Mongolia in 1924, where they were captured by Chinese troops and returned to Japan. The following year, he experienced a great spiritual enlightenment, stating that, "a golden spirit sprang up from the ground, veiled my body, and changed my body into a golden one." After this experience, his martial arts skill appeared to be greatly increased.
Ueshiba moved to Tokyo in 1926, where he set up the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. In the aftermath of World War II the dojo was closed, but Ueshiba continued training at another dojo he had set up in Iwama. From the end of the war until the 1960s, he worked to promote aikido throughout Japan and abroad. He died from liver cancer in 1969.
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John Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a professor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. Stevens is a widely respected translator, an ordained Buddhist priest, a curator of several major exhibitions of Zen art, and an aikido instructor. He has authored more than thirty books and is one of the foremost Western experts on aikido, holding a ranking of 7th dan Aikikai. Stevens has also studied calligraphy for decades, authoring the classic Sacred Calligraphy of the East.
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Customers find the book inspirational and thought-provoking. They describe it as a quick, concise read that helps them bring themselves to peace. Readers consider it a great purchase for anyone interested in broadening their outlook. The background story is fascinating and explained in detail. Overall, customers find the book useful and recommend it to others.
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Customers find the book inspiring and thought-provoking. They say it helps them develop a positive worldview and appreciate the wonderful aspects of life. The book reminds them that nothing terrible lasts forever. It contains philosophical phrases and timeless teachings that guide readers back to serenity.
"...Its really a worldview, a positive one, a way of thinking and living. This is the book all of us should read and utilize its principles...." Read more
"...philosophy from only reading this book but it does have a few philosophical phrases that I guess could be interpreted as such...." Read more
"...Great quotes. Can sit on your nightstand or go with you anywhere!" Read more
"...This book is loaded with amazing aphorisms which I put on the same level or higher than "A Joseph Campbell Companion."..." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read with concise and clear writing. It provides a fundamental approach to life and is a must-read for them. The print is legible, making it suitable for light reading.
"...Mine came with a CD. Great for the DoJo, to read with the fellow students, before and after class. Not as easy to loose as a small one...." Read more
"...It wasn't exactly what I expected but was a good read nonetheless...." Read more
"...expect this to help with your day to day life though it is easier to read honestly and isn’t likely to tell you, while you are divine that everybody..." Read more
"...Each page has one or two sentences on it that are quick to read but require me to spend time contemplating the deeper meaning...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for bringing themselves to peace. They say it helps them build a solid foundation of inner peace and comfort. The teachings are universal for anyone seeking peace, both inner and outer, and can help bridge the gap and bring more peaceful discussions.
"...This is the beauty of The Art Of Peace.]..." Read more
"...The Art of Peace is a fantastic read for all ages!" Read more
"...book if learned practiced could help bridge the gap and bring more peaceful discussions and help us all working together solve our most serious..." Read more
"...There is so much that I can do to discipline myself, and live more in harmony with others. Recommended." Read more
Customers find the book a good value for money. They say it's a great purchase for anyone interested in Aikido or learning about life lessons. The small size makes it suitable for stocking stuffers or similar gifts.
"Cool historically, and worth the read maybe just to see what's really in there...." Read more
"...Why scold them for reading such a wonderful little book...." Read more
"...Glad I found this book. It worth a read to get you thinking." Read more
"Nice appearance and smaller size makes for good stocking stuffer or similar type gift...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for calming their minds and souls. They say it's a relaxing, thought-provoking read that keeps them at a level head and helps them be loving and kind. The concepts ease their minds and souls, helping them think clearly. Many readers find it a great book to read when feeling down, as it helps balance their lives.
"...Its really a worldview, a positive one, a way of thinking and living. This is the book all of us should read and utilize its principles...." Read more
"...Overall, an enjoyable, inspirational read." Read more
"...The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature...." Read more
"...is concerned not only with one's own well being, but with the well being of others, even one's enemies...." Read more
Customers find the background story interesting and well-written. They appreciate the detailed account of Morihei Ueshiba's life and his journey to zen. The book provides an amazing glimpse into an individual's determination and ability to achieve what they set out to do.
"...get me wrong with the Kindle version I read you do get a big backstory on Morihei Ueshiba and in some parts; I can understand why he would develop..." Read more
"Cool historically, and worth the read maybe just to see what's really in there...." Read more
"...The Art of Peace is a beautiful book that first gives you some background on the original author and how they developed into the person that..." Read more
"...The text and pages are really short, but I found it interesting as I kept reading...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for martial arts training and everyday life. They say the teachings are enlightening and meaningful to any endeavor. Readers mention it's great for Dojo, to read with fellow students, and universally applicable to any aspect of human life. The book includes quotes and poems that are nice to have around when needed.
"...Love the bold font. Mine came with a CD. Great for the DoJo, to read with the fellow students, before and after class...." Read more
"...This is a great book because it has teachings that help you on your daily practice of the martial art you are learning...." Read more
"...cultural influence, so universal that it can be applied to any aspect of human life...." Read more
"...passages I read in the morning are exactly the lessons that best serve me on that day!" Read more
Customers have different views on the book's insights. Some find it interesting and insightful, describing it as a lovely little book about how to approach creation. Others feel it lacks profundity and is boring or misleading.
"...If translated, maybe it wasn’t translated well, there’s not context in or around each saying; for example, whom is being spoken to under what..." Read more
"...of existence, it reflects the true, good beautiful and absolute nature of creation and the essence of it's grand design...." Read more
"...A bit hard to understand as I had to read it several times but quite an amazing spiritual book!" Read more
"...see what it was about.. and it came exactly how it looked lol so nicely done" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024Each page could be used as a daily meditation, daily task or conversation piece for a group.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024Well made and easy to read. Love the bold font.
Mine came with a CD. Great for the DoJo, to read with the fellow students, before and after class. Not as easy to loose as a small one. Looks good on the Shoman. Easier for large hands to use.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024This is the kind of material that uplifts you, inspires you. Its really a worldview, a positive one, a way of thinking and living. This is the book all of us should read and utilize its principles. Will make the world a better place.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015Like so many others I ordered this book because it was featured on The Walking Dead and with it being only a few dollars I decided it was worth buying. It wasn't exactly what I expected but was a good read nonetheless. I don't exactly see how Morgan could get his all life is precious philosophy from only reading this book but it does have a few philosophical phrases that I guess could be interpreted as such. This book is VERY short (I read the whole thing in under an hour) and is basically a collection of quotes and phrases from Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, and arranged by a student - John Stevens. Many of the pages are only a couple sentences long and some pages are just of Japanese Kanji with the English translations. About 50% of it has to do specifically with Aikido and the other 50% has to do more with just life in genereal. All in all really not a bad book, it just wasn't what I expected. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who studies Aikido (I personally haven't, but as a martial artist I do know quite a bit about the art and am fascinated by it) or to anyone who enjoys short little poems about life. Actually, I think most people would benefit from reading this book because I'm sure almost everyone could relate to at least one quote in it. I may check out some of the other books by John Stevens as this has gotten me more interested in the art.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024I bought this for my husband. I also saw it on the walking dead, (much smaller than Morgan’s book). Great quotes. Can sit on your nightstand or go with you anywhere!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2010I just got this little gem-of-a-book in the mail a few days ago from Amazon. This book is loaded with amazing aphorisms which I put on the same level or higher than "A Joseph Campbell Companion." I'm a serious student of the Gospel and find that the teachings of Morihei Ueshiba mirrors Jesus' teachings in a secular [and spiritual] way. As an example on page 141: [When someone stands in opposition to you, there is an even fifty-fifty split. Greet an opponent who comes forward, bid goodbye to an opponent who withdraws. Keep the original balance and your opponent will have nowhere to strike. In fact, your opponent is not really your opponent because you and your opponent become one. This is the beauty of The Art Of Peace.] And on page 97: [When your eyes engage those of another person, greet him or her with a smile and they will smile back. This is one of the essential techniques of The Art Of Peace.] Granted, this book probably isn't for everyone; however, if the two former quotes "sparks" something within your soul, then this book is for you!! I'm very sure that anyone whom buys and reads this book will be pleasantly comforted by its rich teachings!!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020Taking up the practice of aikido has really changed my life for the better. The art of peace has shown me that life doesn't have to be hard. Maybe things could be better if I just tried a little. I like to read this book when I don't feel at peace, and this book helps guide me back to serenity. I know that I have anger management problems, and I always feel better after reading this and reflecting on the lessons. I had to buy another because I gave my old copy to a good friend of mine and it really helped him. I remember reading a passage about how big doesn't always beat small. Big can be defeated by being broken up into pieces, and little can defeat big by growing. As I read it for the first time, I witnessed an ant defeat a mosquito hawk by taking off the larger bug's legs. It had to be a sign from the universe. At the time I had only pondered the physical nature of this proverb. I only needed to disarm my opponents to be safe. Now, with a new set of eyes, perhaps it could be applied to life's immense problems. Sometimes it feels like a tsunami is crashing down on you. Why not try to break apart your struggles into smaller, bite sized pieces. Buy this book! It will change your life for the better.
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- KimReviewed in Canada on October 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Great
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Caio Córneo ZanelattoReviewed in Brazil on April 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom
Ajuda muito e é ótimo de ler
- CharlesReviewed in India on August 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Great book! I recommend
- Marc GeorgeReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for aikidoists
The work and writing of O’sensei, the founder of aikido. A must for anyone practicing the art of aikido.
- AlessioReviewed in Italy on December 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Loved it.