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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN num: 9781570629150
ISBN number: 1570629153
Label: Shambhala
Manufacturer: Shambhala
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 128
Printing Date: November 12, 2002
Publishing house: Shambhala
Release Date: November 12, 2002
Sale Popularity Level: 213017
Studio: Shambhala
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In budo—which can be translated as 'the way of brave and enlightened activity'—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.
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I enjoyed this book, but at the same time was a little disappointed with it because of the amount of information it contain. There are many gems which can be found in this small book, but I found it to be a little light, meaning that it is only 109 pages long and of those pages, there are many blank pages, empty space, and pictures. So the information that it does contain has merit, but I found myself wishing that it contained more.
Stevens' states that the Budo texts are meant to be cryptic and that they aren't for "idiots." This is a way of saying that you do have to spend some time thinking about some of the tales, principles, and philosophies which are found in this book. Some are obvious and some are in fact a bit cryptic. Overall, I found this book enjoyable and did find it useful for those seeking the warrior lifestyle. My only problem with it was the amount of information that it contained.
Bohdi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior
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All the ancient and modern sayings of our great budo masters in a nutshell.
Written in three parts;-
Part 1) The Principles of Budo lists all the strategies and precepts of the greatest of Budo masters. No explanation or commentary given and I feel none needed.
Part 2) The Philosophy of Budo - some thoughts on interest and ancient practices and stories.
Part 3) Tales of the Masters of Budo - some short and enlightening stories of the budo greats.
A great introduction to Budo, its secrets revealed and a short history of how it all came about. The subject seems to be gaining much popularity these days and when you read some of the old budo classics that this book refers to, you'll soon discover how the old masters already knew what we seem to be striving to relearn in our modern age. Learn the wisdom and mistakes of the past and stop trying to reinvent the wheel. The stories, rules and precepts are just as important yesterday as they were when some of them where written down nearly a thousand years ago.
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I must very first say that i am not by any means an avid reader. Normally it would take me a month to get through a hundred pages. This book was the exception. I was completely absorbed by the contents of this book. Things that have been said to me over my 12 years of Aikido experience were finally made clear. I felt I had truly learned something after finishing this book and I plan on using that knowledge to teach my students more about what it is we are trying to accomplish in the dojo and in life.
Thanks John for such a wonderful book. Truly enlightening.
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