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Summary: A work of art
Review: As an Aikido instructor, this book never leaves my pocket. The Art of Peace is a compilation of sayings and concepts taken from O-sensei Morihei Ueshiba himself and gives simple, but profound teachings on all aspects of Aikido training. Much like a compilation of Zen riddles, the teachings of this book take on a new meaning every time they are read and pondered upon. A must have for every true Aikido practitioner. This book trains one to understand the mind and spirit of Aikido. The concepts contained within are timeless.
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Summary: This is a small, but "very deep" book
Review: Don't expect a big book with a lot of pages, be aware that this is a small book (Inches: 0.41 x 4.50 x 3.06; Centim: 1.04 x 11.43 x 7.77). However, it contains the inspirational teachings of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, in order to show how the way of the warrior must be: a way of compassion, fearlessness, love and wisdom. This book is recommended for everyone, but it's essential for those who want to practice Aikido as O-Sensei wanted: not as an Art of War, but as an Art of Peace.Analisis: Size: Small / Content: Very good / 10 of 10.
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Summary: This is a small, but "very deep" book
Review: Don't expect a big book with a lot of pages, be aware that this is a small book (Inches: 0.41 x 4.50 x 3.06; Centim: 1.04 x 11.43 x 7.77). However, it contains the inspirational teachings of O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, in order to show how the way of the warrior must be: a way of compassion, fearlessness, love and wisdom. This book is recommended for everyone, but it's essential for those who want to practice Aikido as O-Sensei wanted: not as an Art of War, but as an Art of Peace. Analisis: Size: Small / Content: Very good / 10 of 10.
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Summary: Great teachings from the master of masters
Review: Greetings and Hi to everyone...
This is a great book because it has teachings that help you on your daily practice of the martial art you are learning.
I always look for a teaching to ponder upon before starting to train or before combat practice at the dojo or in a competition.
This book makes you understand that a martial art is not a sport. Although this is the way it is considered now a days.
In addition I recomend the following:
"The Zen Way To The Martial Arts" by Taisen Deshimaru. This book explains in detail why you must practice Zen meditation along with your martial art.
And "Zen In The Martial Arts" by Joe Hyams. This book explains how Zen helps get the mental discipline to control your daily life and also develop your physical expertise. Check out my review on this particular book, there I give a great tip on meditation practice.
Best Regards,
Carlos Garcia
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Summary: Wonderful truth from the "Great Teacher"!
Review: I love this little book and I love O Sensei - "The Great Teacher" as he is known. As a practicing aikidoka I can vouch that all of the things he says are true and very useful both when learning aikido and in everyday life. Its a small book which can be read very quickly but the truths can be absorbed over a life time. It deserves reading over and over.
Makes a great gift! God bless O Sensei.
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Summary: A great man explains why we should choose peace
Review: In this little book, the founder of one of the world's most effective martial arts, Aikido, explains the philosophy that led him to take the brutal bone-crunching techniques of juijitsu, the head slicing strokes of Yagyu ryu kenjutsu, and other deadly arts and transform them into gentle, nonviolent ways of resolving conflict. A very worthwhile read. I guarantee you'll learn something.
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Summary: Good guidance for Westerners
Review: The auther, Stevens is the top shihan(sensei) taught by Morihei,
the founder's best student Shirata from pre-war era.
So handy, easy to make out concise philosophy of the profound
thought of Aikido,mysterious, Oriental magical martial arts.
In the viewpoint of me, native Japanese, really can I recommend
buying, for oversea friends.
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Summary: The Wizdom of O'Sensi
Review: Theese words, spoken by O'Sensi, or Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido are truely profound. i take aikido, and my teacchers teacher is John Steven Sensi, the compiler of this book. It truely portrayes the escence of Aikido, and Buhdism, and spiritual values.
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Summary: The Way of Peace, some call it Aikido, all call it Good
Review: This is a gem of a book (it will fit in the palm of your hand) which contains the core teachings of Morihei Ueshiba, the enlightened founder of Aikido. Before Ueshiba experienced his three enlightening visions he was already one of the greatest martial artists in history, after the visions he became a force of nature.... Central to these deceptively simple teachings is the principle of becoming one with heaven and earth. Where heaven and earth meet is the center of the cosmos. When your center also corresponds with this place, then you are undefeatable. While Aikado is truly the way of the warrior, the definition of warrior has been restored to its cosmic meaning. A warrior strives to restore harmony and balance to the world. A warrior puts things right in accordance with the Way of Heaven. You will not find a great deal of specific techniques in this book. As the master states, one should not depend too much on the mastery of specific techniques. Nor should one focus too much on any specific aspect of an opponent, neither his eyes, his sword, his tricks. Instead one should reach out and encompass the entire opponent within the sphere of your being. You should flow with him, engulf him. Meet fire with water. On the other hand, there is no substitute for practice, practice, practice. This is what attunes our body with the Ki. This is what forges a body, like iron is forged into steel. Unlike classic martial texts such as _The Art of War_, this book will be of limited appeal to the materialist. Ueshiba makes it clear that he rejects materialism. He rejects bondage to things. You are to forget your little self and detach from objects. He rejects unnatural imbalances in the world of any kind. This book speaks of learning from nature, from sages, from looking deep into your own heart. It makes it clear that all true spiritual paths are naturally compatible with the Way of Peace. This Way can transcend time and space itself. Ultimately the Way of the Warrior, like the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts. You spiritually defeat those who see themselves as adversariies by making them realise that their actions are contrary to the Way, to the balance of Heaven and Earth.
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Summary: Good book
Review: This is a good book with small but deep thoughts from O'Sensei Ueshiba. I feel that all thoughts can be applied to daily life, and not only for Aikido practice. Perhaps a good philosophical complement for other technical books.
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