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The Art of Peace

By: John Stevens - translator,Morihei Ueshiba
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life - in personal relationships, as we interact with society, and at work and in business.

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.

©2002 John Stevens (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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  • 07-03-19

Good intentions

The overall mood and message of the book is very positive; yet, the ideas are conveyed very non-specifically. For example "pay respect to all 8 directions of the earth". What is this supposed to mean? (sure, N, S, E, W, SE, SW, NE, NW..., but how do you "pay respects" to a cardinal direction? Reflect upon it? In what way? Send good intentions?). The book is FULL of vague directives/instructions/recommendations. I typically am quite good at finding <<meaning>> in places ( knowledge, sentences. discourse) where most remain puzzled and lost. The book DOES contain many sentences that are quite clear and the story of Aikido and it's founder is quite interesting but I think the book as a whole will be not easily fully grasped my most people.

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Highly recommended!

If you are at conflict with yourself on trying to be a warrior,but not filled with rage and anger. This book is very enlightening and helps you understand the way to pushing beyond that conflicting ideology.

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the one with the heart will know

easy to listen and enough thought to last a life time. a good book for the mind

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Uff...

A collection of cultish New-Age spiritual nonsense quotes which carry little-to-no meaning. Sounds like Mr. Morihei led a very interesting life, but I'm not quite sure how a martial art could be based on his cliche and self-important musings about peace, love, and the universe.

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Peace is not an accident. Peace is a choice.

The most far-seeing warrior resolves conflict before harm even becomes an option.
The most far-seeing healer resolves imbalances before the slightest evidence of symptoms.

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my opinion it is must read for everyone👍👍👍

i think this book glues maybe all teachings together! Assisting me in evolving 👍🙏☯️. my suggestion focus on chapters 2 and 3!

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I love listening to this guy!

This narrator gets it. But then he is it sooooo. I highly recommend this or any other Martial Arts book read by this gentleman. Bushi no ichi gon!

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Inspirational work, enhanced by narration

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Brian Nishii takes the performance very seriously, which makes the audio version of this foundational book enjoyable to listen to. His performance is an asset to the piece.

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Required Reading

This should be on every person's book list. Whether relatable or not, it is material that should be experienced. I recommend to every kind of reader.

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Fantastic

it felt like a great translation and a very wonderful book thank you. I will probably listen to it again and again.

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