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The Book of Five Rings and Dokkodo
“In whatever field, the Way of the Warrior will allow you to excel.”
The definitive English translation of the 1643 Japanese manuscript The Book Of Five Rings and Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) is the ultimate handbook on timeless ancient principles on achieving victory at any cost. Divided into five scrolls, each focusing on a different aspect of samurai swordplay and principles, this new translation clears away the fog on Musashi’s cryptic writings and gives the reader a brand-new, clear view of the warrior’s lasting wisdom.
Influenced by the Buddhist, Shinto, and bushido beliefs of his time, Miyamoto Musashi reveals the secrets to his success as an unstoppable warrior in 17th-century Japan. His simple but subtle words teach the reader how to be an efficient killer; a peaceful presence; a mindful spirit; and most important of all, the absolute victor in any situation.
Also included is the author’s final gift to his beloved student and the last writings of his the Dokkodo, a set of twenty-one proverbs that encapsulate his values. With wisdom applicable to any field and area of the modern life, this enduring and valuable text is now available in a single compact and stylish volume at affordable prices.
The definitive English translation of the 1643 Japanese manuscript The Book Of Five Rings and Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) is the ultimate handbook on timeless ancient principles on achieving victory at any cost. Divided into five scrolls, each focusing on a different aspect of samurai swordplay and principles, this new translation clears away the fog on Musashi’s cryptic writings and gives the reader a brand-new, clear view of the warrior’s lasting wisdom.
Influenced by the Buddhist, Shinto, and bushido beliefs of his time, Miyamoto Musashi reveals the secrets to his success as an unstoppable warrior in 17th-century Japan. His simple but subtle words teach the reader how to be an efficient killer; a peaceful presence; a mindful spirit; and most important of all, the absolute victor in any situation.
Also included is the author’s final gift to his beloved student and the last writings of his the Dokkodo, a set of twenty-one proverbs that encapsulate his values. With wisdom applicable to any field and area of the modern life, this enduring and valuable text is now available in a single compact and stylish volume at affordable prices.
- GenresPhilosophyClassics
81 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2024
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Miyamoto Musashi
281 books1,223 followersMiyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – June 13, 1645), also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was an expert Japanese swordsman and rōnin. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his excellent swordsmanship in numerous duels, even from a very young age. He was the founder of the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū or Niten-ryū style of swordsmanship and the author of The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書 Go Rin No Sho), a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still studied today.
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May 6, 2024
"Conquer the lesser self of yesterday with the stronger self of today, conquer those of lesser skill tomorrow, and conquer those of greater skill later."
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