The Zen Way to Martial Arts
A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai
By Taisen Deshimaru | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.
Editions of The Zen Way to Martial Arts
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525932673
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140193442
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780525483601
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At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Zen Way to Martial Arts about?
At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Zen Way to Martial Arts?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > East Asian and Indian philosophy
Where can I read a sample of The Zen Way to Martial Arts?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525932673
Is The Zen Way to Martial Arts part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Compass
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Zen Way to Martial Arts?
Taisen Deshimaru
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The Zen Way to Martial Arts is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525932673) and paperback(ISBN 9780140193442) and paperback(ISBN 9780525483601)
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