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PublisherShambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101590305728
ISBN-139781590305720
eBay Product ID (ePID)63136548
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Original LanguageJapanese
Book TitleTraining the Samurai Mind : a Bushido Sourcebook
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicAsia / Japan, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Eastern
GenrePhilosophy, Sports & Recreation, History
AuthorThomas Cleary
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight16.9 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-041865
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal170/.440952
SynopsisHonor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess have been the hallmarks of the Japanese samurai culture through the ages. Their ethos is known as bushido, or the way of the warrior-knight. Here is an insider's view of the samurai--their moral and psychological development, the ethical standards they strive to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing their ideals. Thomas Cleary has collected writings on bushido by warriors, scholars, political advisors, and educators from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries that provide a comprehensive, historically rich view of samurai life and education. The selections deal with a broad range of subjects--from military strategy and political science to personal discipline and character development. Cleary includes an introduction to each piece, putting it into historical context and presenting biographical information about the authors. This is an essential read for martial artists and anyone interested in samurai history, but it will also appeal to readers in the fields of government, military, religion, and education., Covering the ethos, training and education of the Japanese warrior, this is a treasury of writings that span 400 years. Bushido, the way of the warrior knight, is characterised by honour, fearlessness and strategic thinking, making this a book of interest not only to martial artists, but also those in government or business.
LC Classification NumberBJ971.B8T73 2008
