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The Art of Peace
<p style="line-height: 150%;"> The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a disciple Ueshiba called the “Art of Peace.” It offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict, and he believed that Aiki...more
Mass Market Paperback, 192 pages
Published
April 3rd 2007
by Shambhala
(first published November 10th 1992)
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Morihei Ueshiba is a fascinating person. For me the most interesting was learning about Ueshiba as a person more than about his teachings. The Art of Peace is more about style of living, approach to nature and to other people rather than about martial arts. It's a whole philosophical system.
The book should be interesting for all people, not especially interested in Aikido. I wasn't, I'm still not interested, but the book is worth reading for sure.
The book should be interesting for all people, not especially interested in Aikido. I wasn't, I'm still not interested, but the book is worth reading for sure.
It was ok, used it mainly as a read to/from school.
I read a page and then stared off into the distance looking intelligent for a while :)
I'm not engaged in the matrial art Akaido which this book is closely related to, but it put an perspective on some subjects.
I read a page and then stared off into the distance looking intelligent for a while :)
I'm not engaged in the matrial art Akaido which this book is closely related to, but it put an perspective on some subjects.
It was an intriguing read. Parts of it really spoke to me. Although the spirituality does not quite mesh with my own, I could apply much within the framework of my own beliefs. I wonder how practical this system would be for encounters in our modern culture?
I believe that there is a balance somewhere between The Art of Peace and The Art of War.
I believe that there is a balance somewhere between The Art of Peace and The Art of War.
Excellent bookend to the Tao Teh Ching...and good for any aikidoka (or any martial artist for that matter) in making peace and harmony an overarching goal in the struggle of the everyday.
Profound wisdom for every daily, mindful living.
Great resource for meditation, contemplation, and living at peace in a fast-paced world.
Great resource for meditation, contemplation, and living at peace in a fast-paced world.
a path to making Aikido your own. Helps to discover breath exercises. A must for any student of the art.
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Is great even just to open at any page randomly each day and meditate on what you find there
A good book of proverbs basically. I lost this book though, but maybe I'll find it one day.
Read & apply..
Granted this is not a Japanese original print of Ueshiba's words. Still it's a decent translation, and does collect many of the concepts that are often discussed in advanced aikido classes or seminars.
For those of you that have never heard of aikido, do not be turned off so quickly. This book reads like short reminders of for better living. If you have more time, explore his words more carefully and you might discover a universe of questions that arise from his words.
For those of you that have never heard of aikido, do not be turned off so quickly. This book reads like short reminders of for better living. If you have more time, explore his words more carefully and you might discover a universe of questions that arise from his words.
I LOVE this book! It has really short, bite-sized chapters that are still inspirational, no matter how many times I read them. This book was the first gift the Senseis gave me at the end of my first year at the dojo, and reading it made a great impact on my life and my attitude. Ueshiba wrote it for practitioners of his art (Aikido), but it applies to all aspects of life, martial and non-martial.
I read this one on the beach in Zanzibar. It's kind of like the bible...written cryptically in places, and kind of impractical if taken 100% literally. Anyway, this is a quick read with some nice metaphorical messages about how to deal with external stresses.
This book is a collection of the poems, artworks and writings of the founder of Aikido. The book can be read as one element, or broken down into its components to be used for contemplation/meditation. The lessons are applicable to any field of study or practice.
This is a collection of sayings from the founder of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba. The underlying principles of his art as well as his philosophies on life. You don't have to be a martial artist to appreciate the spiritual wisdom contained in the book.
I want to learn Aikido now.
If you want to know the most you can about warfare and violence, then you also have to study peace. And vice versa. A decent book written by the man that founded Akido.
It is a martial arts of Hearts,it can be implemented in daily life,how to control emotions and blended with the Universe,not to collide with the energy of surroundings and becomes breath of peace
This is one of my favorite philosophy books--in fact, most of what is in here applies beautifully in the classroom. I like to use quotes from here as my "thought of the day" all the time...
So many times I have pulled this book down off of the shelf and have referenced a portion of it in a conversation with a veteran who is having difficulty regulating his/her PTSD.
An expanded version of the Art of Peace (the pocket edition). Good for people who want to know a bit more about aikido, and its founder. A fascinating story.
There is wisdom within this book, though I feel I've found it better presented in other locations. Definitely more applicable to the aikido practitioner.
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A pocket book on the Art of Peace, in contrast to the Art of War. A bit of the life of the founder of Aikido, and some of his sayings.
A deep understanding of the journey to self. Here we see no "other", everyone is us in a fundamental practical application
An important relic of modern martial arts by the founder of Aikido, "the way of harmony."
This little guy is something to just carry around in your pocket wherever you go.
Reading this sporadically. Salt & Pepper added to my daily devotional reading.
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interesting insight into Morihei Ueshiba and his beliefs
Good advice on being nice
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Have read the first chapter and want to read further...but the book is heavy and the reading heavier... so might taken eons to finish this one. But is a must read for everyone.
Paul Thebert
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