Soul of the Samurai
Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido
$18.75
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2017
Summary
Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido.
In 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 Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho.
The three works of Zen Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are:
- The Book of the Sword by Yagyu Munenori
- Th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804848954 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804848955 |
| Author: | Thomas Cleary |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 196mm x 136mm |
| Series: | Tuttle Specials |
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Critics Review
“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.com blog“…includes translations of The Book of the Sword, The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom and The Peerless Sword.” –Black Belt magazine
About The Author
Thomas Cleary
Thomas Cleary is one of the best known and most accomplished translators of the ancient wisdom of Asia. 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 military history and philosophy, Buddhism and Taoism.
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