- Category: Books » Philosophy » Eastern
- Format: Hardcover Learn more about the Hardcover format using Tower WIKI.
- Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc
- ISBN: 4770029551
- WAPI (Tower ID): 101136756
- Release Date: December 18, 2003
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #195837 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #2131 in Philosophy (See Top 100 Philosophy Bestsellers)
- #87 in Eastern (See Top 100 Eastern Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Life-Giving Sword" by Yagyu Munenori to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Life-Giving Sword"Browse more products related to "Yagyu Munenori"AnnotationThis is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's style is known as the Shinkage-ryu style, for centuries the official style of the Tokugawa dynasty. His spiritual mentor was Zen priest Takuan. Here, Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is clearly reflected in his central idea of the "life-giving sword" - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. His mastery of restraint and diplomacy made him a trusted political and military advisor to the shoguns. This book is a look into a master swordsman's thoughts on nonattachment and even non-violence. If You Enjoy "The Life-Giving Sword (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Life-Giving Sword (Hardcover)" by Yagyu Munenori (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Eastern Bestsellers
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