Soul of the Samurai
modern translations of three classic works of zen & bushido
$18.16
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2014
Summary
In Soul of the Samurai respected author and translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of Bushido or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese sword master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the Samurai’s success-being “in the moment” and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805312919 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 4805312912 |
| Author: | Thomas Cleary |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2014 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 127mm x 13mm |
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“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 martial history and philosophy, Buddhism and Taoism.
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