Author : 柳生宗矩
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 4770029551
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'