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Essence Of Aikido, The: Spiritual Teachings Of Morihei Ueshiba (Paperback)
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For the first time in English, The Essence of Aikido presents the
profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing
many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Considered
by many to be the greatest martial artist and spiritual teacher of
the twentieth century, Morihei provides a wealth of clues to the
often puzzling nature of the inseparable link between the physical
and spiritual aspects of Aikido, revealing the heart of the
peaceful warrior's art.
Elegantly translated and compiled by John Stevens, translator of
Morihei's Budo, the first half of The Essence of Aikido presents
the most comprehensive collection of the writings of Morihei
Ueshiba ever published. Key concepts in Aikido philosophy, such as
kototama (language of the spirit) and misogi (purification of body
and mind) are discussed at length, profusely illustrated with
Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, and fascinating
calligraphy.
For Morihei, techniques were the means to express the spiritual
principles of Aikido, and in the second half of The Essence of
Aikido, John Stevens focuses on Morihei's techniques. Over two
hundred hitherto unpublished photos of Morihei in action from his
earliest days as a teacher of the martial arts to his last years as
a master of Aikido complete this detailed survey of the true nature
of Aikido.
A major contribution to a field that until recently has remained
elusive to Western readers, The Essence of Aikido is an inspiring
study of the spiritual and physical elements in Aikido, providing
an important resource for martial arts practitioners and philosophy
students alike.
General
Imprint: |
Kodansha America
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2013 |
First published: |
March 2013 |
Authors: |
Morihei Ueshiba
• John Stevens
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Dimensions: |
257 x 183 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-56836-469-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-56836-469-5 |
Barcode: |
9781568364698 |
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