The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Book by Morihei Ueshiba

The Art of Peace: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Book by Morihei Ueshiba

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These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The Art of Peace, presented here in a pocket-sized edition, offers a nonviolent way to victory and a convincing counterpoint to such classics as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War.

About the Author

MORIHEI UESHIBA was born in Western Japan in 1883. After mastering classical styles of judo, kendo, and jujutsu, he created aikido, an entirely original martial art, based on the spiritual teachings of the Omoto-kyo religion. After the Second World War, Morihei established the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo to promote the dissemination of aikido throughout the world. Morihei died in 1969.

John Stevens (1947–2025) was an American author, translator, ordained Zen Buddhist priest, professor of Buddhist studies, and Aikido teacher (7th dan Aikikai). He lived in Sendai, Japan (1973–~2008), teaching Eastern philosophy and Aikido at Tohoku Fukushi University. Primary Aikido teacher: Shirata Rinjiro. Authored/translator of over 30–40 books on Aikido, Zen, and Japanese culture, including Aikido: The Way of Harmony and The Art of Peace.

128 pages