The Art of Peace

By Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (translator),

Book cover of The Art of Peace

Book description

New York Times Bestseller

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…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked The Art of Peace as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Immerse yourself in the profound teachings of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, with The Art of Peace.

This inspiring collection of aphorisms, poetry, and philosophical musings explores the principles of harmony, non-violence, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Ueshiba's wisdom transcends martial arts, offering valuable guidance for navigating life's challenges with grace, compassion, and inner strength.

Accessible and thought-provoking, The Art of Peace invites readers to embrace a more harmonious way of living. To be honest, I found this book watching the famous The Walking Dead TV-Shows. Like many, I wanted to start with Aikido immediately, but I ended…

From Christian's list on Zen which changed the way I think.

Want books like The Art of Peace?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Art of Peace.

Browse books like The Art of Peace

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in conflict management, philosophy, and zen?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about conflict management, philosophy, and zen.

Conflict Management Explore 15 books about conflict management
Philosophy Explore 1,546 books about philosophy
Zen Explore 83 books about zen