Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804836906 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 156 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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"These books provide a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of Edo period samurai and their struggles to retain the skills of war while remaining relevant in a time of peace, and they're also very affordable." —TheShogunsHouse blog"…includes translations of The Book of the Sword, The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom and The Peerless Sword" —Black Belt magazine
His work includes The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings, Code of the Samurai, Samurai Wisdom and Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare, as well as over 70 other books on Asian martial history and philosophy, Buddhism and Taoism. Thomas Cleary is one of the best known and most accomplished translators of the ancient wisdom of Asia.
Excellent format with useful commentary "Soul of the Samurai" contains the translations of three classic texts: Martial Arts: The Book of Family Traditions, The Inscrutable Subtlety Of Immovable Wisdom, and Tai-A Ki: Notes on the Peerless Sword. The introduction does a good job of providing context for the t. "I have recently become a die hard Thomas Cleary fan" according to Justin Wilson. I have recently become a die hard Thomas Cleary fan. A few short months ago I received and read my first of his books. Now I own over a dozen.. Five Stars George S. Davison all ways quality
This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. In these classic works we learn that Zen mental control and meditational training were as important to the Samurai as swordsmanship and fighting skills.. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organizational principles that defined Samurai culture—their loyalty to family, their sense of service and duty, and their political strategies for dealing with allies and enemies.These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the Samurai's success—being "in the moment" and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking. Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & BushidoIn Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu