| Description |
223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, genealogical tables ; 20 cm |
| Contents |
The book of five rings -- Mirror on the way of combat -- Notes on combat strategy -- Combat strategy in 35 articles -- The five-direction sword pathways -- The path walked alone. |
| Summary |
The complete writings of famous Samuari Miyamoto Musashi, offering insights not just for warriors, but for anyone wishing to apply the Zen Buddhist principles of awareness and "no mind" to succeed in any endeavor. This book sheds new light on Japanese history and the true value of Bushido, the ancient code of the Japanese warrior. |
| Note |
"Dedicated to the memory of two modern "Sword Saints" Ichiro Shirafuji (1945-2011) & Tadao Toda (1939-2016)" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Subject |
Martial arts -- Early works to 1800.
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Military art and science -- Early works to 1800.
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Swordplay -- Japan -- Early works to 1800.
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Bushido.
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Philosophy -- Zen Buddhism.
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| Added Author |
Bennett, Alexander, translator.
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Uozumi, Takashi, author of foreword.
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| Added Title |
Gorin no sho. English.
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Book of five rings and other works |
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Definitive translations of the complete writings of Miyamoto Musashi-Japan's greatest Samurai |
| ISBN |
9784805314760 (hardcover) |
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4805314761 (hardcover) |
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