Sword Of Zen

Author : Peter Haskel
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824837235

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Sword of Zen by Peter Haskel Pdf

Takuan Sōho’s (1573–1645) two works on Zen and swordsmanship are among the most straightforward and lively presentations of Zen ever written and have enjoyed great popularity in both premodern and modern Japan. Although dealing ostensibly with the art of the sword, Record of Immovable Wisdom and On the Sword Taie are basic guides to Zen—“user’s manuals” for Zen mind that show one how to manifest it not only in sword play but from moment to moment in everyday life. Along with translations of Record of Immovable Wisdom and On the Sword Taie (the former, composed in all likelihood for the shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu and his fencing master, Yagyū Munenori), this book includes an introduction to Takuan’s distinctive approach to Zen, drawing on excerpts from the master’s other writings. It also offers an accessible overview of the actual role of the sword in Takuan’s day, a period that witnessed both a bloody age of civil warfare and Japan’s final unification under the Tokugawa shoguns. Takuan was arguably the most famous Zen priest of his time, and as a pivotal figure, bridging the Zen of the late medieval and early modern periods, his story (presented in the book’s biographical section) offers a rare picture of Japanese Zen in transition. For modern readers, whether practitioners of Zen or the martial arts, Takuan’s emphasis on freedom of mind as the crux of his teaching resonates as powerfully as it did with the samurai and swordsmen of Tokugawa Japan. Scholars will welcome this new, annotated translation of Takuan’s sword-related works as well as the host of detail it provides, illuminating an obscure period in Zen’s history in Japan.

Author : Chang Sik Kim,Maria Kim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : PSU:000021309809

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The Art of Zen Sword by Chang Sik Kim,Maria Kim Pdf

Author : Winston L. King
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 0195092619

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Zen and the Way of the Sword by Winston L. King Pdf

How the samurai cultivated Zen, relating its teaching of a free and spontaneous mind to the experience of a warrior in individual combat, and finding philosophical strength in Zen as they prepared themselves for death.

Author : Vernon Kitabu Turner
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781780281940

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Soul Sword by Vernon Kitabu Turner Pdf

An amazing demonstration of the power of Zen in martial arts - Roshi Kitabu, who can physically defeat a powerful opponent with just one finger, shows the reader how to tap into the power of 'no mind', to connect with the Divine Spirit, and to overcome all the obstacles that life throws in his way.

Author : Nobuko Hirose
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008868874

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Immovable Wisdom by Nobuko Hirose Pdf

The Zen Master Takuan Sono (1573-1645) was a master of calligraphy, painting, gardening, martial arts, and the teacher of the Shogun Iemitsu, Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami (founder of Japan's greatest swordsmanship school) and Miyamoto Musashi (author of The Book of Five Rings).

Author : Winston Lee King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Japan
ISBN : OCLC:865553868

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Zen & The Way of the Sword by Winston Lee King Pdf

King offers a fascinating look into the mind of the samurai swordsman in a far-reaching account of the role of Zen in the thought, culture, and the martial arts of Japan's soldier elite. An esteemed scholar of Eastern religions, King deftly traces the development of Zen and discusses the personal nature of its practice, its emphasis on individual discovery and attainment.

Author : Brian Daizen Victoria
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461647478

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Zen at War by Brian Daizen Victoria Pdf

A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for their support of the war and the way support for militarism was transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be controversial.

Author : 沢庵宗彭
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 4770029470

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The Unfettered Mind by 沢庵宗彭 Pdf

Unfettered Mind is a Kodansha International publication.

Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780834828292

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The Sword of No-Sword by John Stevens Pdf

Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. This is the book all martial artists must own.

Author : Reinhard Kammer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317214779

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Zen and Confucius in the Art of Swordsmanship by Reinhard Kammer Pdf

The sword has played an important role in the Japanese consciousness since ancient times. The earliest swords, made of bronze or stone, were clearly, by their design and form, used for ritualistic purposes rather than as weapons. Later, swords were associated only with the warrior class, and lack of physical strength and battle experience was compensated for by handling the sword in a way that was technically expert. Besides this sacred and artistic status, swordsmanship also acquired a philosophical reinforcement, which ultimately made it one of the Zen ‘ways’. Zen Buddhism related the correct practice of swordsmanship to exercises for attaining enlightenment and selfishness, while Confucianism, emphasizing the ethical meaning, equated it to service to the state. This classic text, first published in English in 1978, includes a history of the development and an interpretation of Japanese swordsmanship, now esteemed as an art and honoured as a national heritage. It describes in detail the long, intensive and specialized training and etiquette involved, emphasizing and explaining the importance of both Zen and Confucian ideas and beliefs.

Author : 柳生宗矩
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 4770029551

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兵法家伝書 by 柳生宗矩 Pdf

This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'

Author : Yagyu Munenori,D. Tarver
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780595279982

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The Way of the Living Sword by Yagyu Munenori,D. Tarver Pdf

The Way of the Living Sword is the final installment in D.E. Tarver's popular Warrior Series. It stands beside The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi as one of the greatest writings of the warrior mind. In The Way of the Living Sword, Munenori gives an in-depth explanation of the connection between physical martial arts and the mental process of Zen. While Munenori and Musashi were both avid students of Zen, Munenori was more fascinated by the academic aspects of the philosophy. Munenori stretches the consciousness of even the most enlightened martial artist. Martial arts devotees will experience many flashes of revelation as Tarver explores the various aspects of Munenori's approach. Read and grow!

Author : Vernon Kitabu Turner
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781780282848

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Under the Sword by Vernon Kitabu Turner Pdf

In our fast-changing, uncertain world, it's easy to feel under the gun. Now Zen master Vernon Kitabu Turner throws away the gun and picks up the sword in an inspiring practical guide filled with step-by step advice to help you transform your life by unifying mind, body, and spirit. Wrapping profound truths in homespun analogies, Turner employs his trademark engaging style to awaken your inner samurai.

Author : Bill Akpinar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0978945018

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Zen and the Way of the Sword by Bill Akpinar Pdf

Author : Chang Sik Kim,Mary Jeanette Stackhouse Kim
Publisher : World Shim Gum Do Association Incorporated
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : 0989458105

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The First Star Black Belt Forms of Shim Gum Do Zen Sword by Chang Sik Kim,Mary Jeanette Stackhouse Kim Pdf

The First Star Black Belt Forms of Shim Gum Do Zen Sword documents the history of this twentieth century Zen Buddhist martial art. It includes the history of Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim including his Dharma lineage. It details the traditions of Zen Buddhism that are a fundamental part of Shim Gum Do and explains how the essence of Zen is integral in the practice of Shim Gum Do Zen Sword. The book contains the complete curriculum of the basic forms, forms and fighting forms for each level of the Shim Gum Do Zen Sword First Star Black Belt course. The process of fulfilling requirements for the preliminary test and taking the test are explained as well. There are many photographs from the different locations of the World Shim Gum Do Association branch centers in America, South Korea, Italy and Poland.