Zen and the Samurai Sword, 9781786789686
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Unleash your inner Zen warrior: clarity, agility, and life’s sharp edge.
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Zen and the Samurai Sword

japanese warrior techniques for agility, clarity and calm

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  • Paperback

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    11 May 2026

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Summary

This unique book combines Japanese warrior techniques with ancient Zen practices for mental clarity and physical agility, giving readers a Samurai edge that will carry them through life.

Embark on a warrior’s quest to achieve the Zen-like state of a samurai. Sharpen your mind, hone your senses, gain physical agility, and reach peace through 100 key lessons in this unique book, as leading expert on Japanese military arts Antony Cummins brings ancient wisdom into the modern world.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786789686
ISBN-10:178678968X
Author:Antony Cummins
Publisher:Watkins Media Limited
Imprint:Watkins Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:11 May 2026
Weight:204g
Dimensions:215mm x 134mm x 15mm
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Critics Review

“an insightful analysis of the synergies between the training methods of Zen Buddhist meditation […] and the advanced techniques used […] by Japanese samurai.”– Steven Heine, author and Professor of Religious Studies and History at Florida International University

About The Author

Antony Cummins

Antony Cummins is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, which has previously published The Book of Ninja and The Book of Samurai. Antony also works as a consultant and co-presenter on high-end documentaries on Japan that are distributed by National Geographic, and is the Official Tourism Ambassador for Wakayama. He has been recognised by peers as a leading expert in the discovery of military arts of medieval Japan. His most recent book was How to be a Modern Samurai.

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