The Art of Peace

By Morihei Ueshiba | Publisher: Shambhala

About the book

Inspirational teachings on fearlessness, compassion, and nature by the founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido

The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a mind-body discipline Ueshiba called the “Art of Peace.” It offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict, and Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, as well as in our interactions with society.

This edition is a much-expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a wealth of new material, including a biography of Ueshiba; an essay by John Stevens that presents Ueshiba's views on “The Art of War versus the Art of Peace”; newly translated doka, didactic “poems of the Way”; and Ueshiba's own calligraphies.

Editions of The Art of Peace

Hardcover
ISBN 9781590301449
Paperback
ISBN 9781590304488
Paperback
ISBN 9781570629648
Paperback
ISBN 9781611805987
Paperback
ISBN 9781645472421
AltFormat
ISBN 9781590308929
EBook
ISBN 9780834821682
EBook
ISBN 9780834845190

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Inspirational teachings on fearlessness, compassion, and nature by the founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido

The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a mind-body discipline Ueshiba called the “Art of Peace.” It offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict, and Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, as well as in our interactions with society.

This edition is a much-expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a wealth of new material, including a biography of Ueshiba; an essay by John Stevens that presents Ueshiba's views on “The Art of War versus the Art of Peace”; newly translated doka, didactic “poems of the Way”; and Ueshiba's own calligraphies.

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Inspirational teachings on fearlessness, compassion, and nature by the founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido

The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. So taught the great Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Aikido is a mind-body discipline Ueshiba called the “Art of Peace.” It offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict, and Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, as well as in our interactions with society.

This edition is a much-expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a wealth of new material, including a biography of Ueshiba; an essay by John Stevens that presents Ueshiba's views on “The Art of War versus the Art of Peace”; newly translated doka, didactic “poems of the Way”; and Ueshiba's own calligraphies.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Art of Peace?

Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Combat sports and self-defence > Martial arts

Where can I read a sample of The Art of Peace?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Art of Peace?

Morihei Ueshiba

Who is the Publisher of the book The Art of Peace?

Shambhala

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Art of Peace is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781590301449) and paperback(ISBN 9781590304488) and paperback(ISBN 9781570629648) and paperback(ISBN 9781611805987) and paperback(ISBN 9781645472421) and altformat(ISBN 9781590308929) and ebook(ISBN 9780834821682) and ebook(ISBN 9780834845190)

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