Shipped From Country United Kingdom
Sellers ID GardBooks B - 245
Media Condition New
Sleeve Condition New
Question-Contact Seller
Comments
New Store Stock
Reference Number-2527368937
Description
Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & BushidoIn Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho.The three works of Zen Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are: The Book of the Sword by Yagyu Munenori The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom by Takuan Soho The Peerless Sword by Takuan SohoYagyu was a renowned swordsman and chief of the Shogun's secret police, while Takuan was the Zen spiritual mentor to the Emperor. This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organisational principles that defined Samurai culture their loyalty to family, their sense of service and duty, and their political strategies for dealing with allies and enemies.These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the Samurai's success being in the moment and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking.
In these classic works we learn that Zen mental control and meditational training were as important to the Samurai as swordsmanship and fighting skills.
When possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. Gift Ideas Hours of Service This is new and unplayed New unplayed
This is a great Christmas gift idea.
We have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday.
Items sold are based on the Goldmine Record Grading system, an industry standard for grading records.'
0 Songs