false 51711 0 0 845224 0877738513 9780877738510 2 <![CDATA[The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223634925m/845224.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223634925s/845224.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/845224.The_Art_of_Peace_Teachings_of_the_Founder_of_Aikido 4.26 54 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. ]]> 51711 3.98 208 23 1992 106421 159030442X 9781590304426 1 <![CDATA[Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from "Zen in the Art of Archery"]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171564026m/106421.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171564026s/106421.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/106421.Zen_Bow_Zen_Arrow_The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Awa_Kenzo_the_Archery_Master_from_Zen_in_the_Art_of_Archery_ 3.71 17 51711 3.98 208 23 2007 90044 0394714261 9780394714264 0 <![CDATA[Aikido: The Way of Harmony]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171176967m/90044.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171176967s/90044.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90044.Aikido_The_Way_of_Harmony 3.93 14 51711 3.98 208 23 1984 399128 4770025343 9784770025340 2 <![CDATA[The Philosophy of Aikido]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174433559m/399128.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174433559s/399128.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/399128.The_Philosophy_of_Aikido 3.75 12 Intended as a companion volume to Kisshomaru Ueshiba's classic The Spirit of Aikido, the book is authored by John Stevens, the foremost non-Japanese expert in the field. It is written from an international perspective that considers how Aikido is related to the emerging global culture.

Some of the ideas discussed are:
* the relation of Aikido to such Asian traditions as Shinto, Shingon Buddhism, Omoto-kyo esotericism, Taoist mysticism and Tantra
* points of correspondence between Aikido and Western philosophical and religious systems--Greek philosophy, Christianity, Kabbalah, alchemy and modern scientific theories
*links between Aikido and art
* ways that Aikido thinking can be used to advance the causes of such urgent issues as health and healing, conflict resolution and environmental responsibility

The Philosophy of Aikido will be of vital interest to all those who are drawn to a dynamic philosophy centered on harmony, peace and spiritual strength. The book includes 70 black-and-white illustrations of woodblock prints, calligraphy and photographs from the author's extensive collection.

]]> 51711 3.98 208 23 2001 90031 1570622353 9781570622359 3 <![CDATA[Secrets of Aikido]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171176947m/90031.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171176947s/90031.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90031.Secrets_of_Aikido 3.46 13 51711 3.98 208 23 1995 289064 157062075X 9781570620751 3 <![CDATA[Invincible Warrior]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173447210m/289064.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173447210s/289064.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/289064.Invincible_Warrior 3.67 12 51711 3.98 208 23 1997 1100480 1570629153 9781570629150 2 <![CDATA[Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180985451m/1100480.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180985451s/1100480.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1100480.Budo_Secrets_Teachings_of_the_Martial_Arts_Masters 3.90 10 budo—which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.]]> 51711 3.98 208 23 2002 1730357 1570621705 9781570621703 0 <![CDATA[The Shambhala Guide to Aikido]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1187502493m/1730357.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1187502493s/1730357.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1730357.The_Shambhala_Guide_to_Aikido 3.67 9 51711 3.98 208 23 1996 319044 4770016514 9784770016515 0 <![CDATA[Three Zen Masters: Ikkyu, Hakuin, Ryokan]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1237911865m/319044.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1237911865s/319044.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/319044.Three_Zen_Masters_Ikkyu_Hakuin_Ryokan 4.67 6 51711 3.98 208 23 1993 288949 1570625689 9781570625688 1 <![CDATA[Training with the Master: Lessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173446841m/288949.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173446841s/288949.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/288949.Training_with_the_Master_Lessons_with_Morihei_Ueshiba_Founder_of_Aikido 4.00 7 Training with the Master addresses all these questions, centering around 157 photographs of unrivaled quality, shot when O-Sensei was eighty-four years old and at the peak of his career as a teacher, martial artist, and spiritual seeker. Here, frozen forever in time, is a day in the life of the Founder, on and off the mat. We see him in training, from his initial bow before the dojo shrine and warm-up movements, through a series of exercises, postures, pins, and throws, to the concluding "seated breath-power training" and mutual back-stretching. We see him demonstrating his immobilizing wrist grip; explaining the mysteries of Ki, the vital life force, and how to control it; speaking to his students; taking refreshments—and flashing the smile that itself drew many to the practice of Aikido. Framing the photographs are a biography of O-Sensei by John Stevens; a compilation of quotations from the Founder's talks, sayings, and poems; and examples of his calligraphy.]]> 51711 3.98 208 23 1999