Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook by Thomas Cleary (English) Paper

Description: Training the Samurai Mind by Thomas Cleary Honour, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess have been the hallmarks of the Japanese samurai culture through the ages. The ethos of the samurai is known as bushido, or the way of the warrior-knight. This title presents an insiders view of the samurais moral and psychological development. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings-spanning four hundred years-on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas ClearyThrough the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known asbushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary presents a rich collection of writings on bushido by warriors, scholars, political advisors, and educators from the fifteenth century through the nineteenth century that provide a comprehensive, historically rich view of samurai life and philosophy.Training the Samurai Mindgives an insiders view of the samurai world- the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals.The writings deal with a broad range of subjects-from military strategy and political science, to personal discipline and character development. Cleary introduces each piece, putting it into historical context, and presents biographical information about the authors. This is an essential read for anyone interested in military history and samurai history, and for martial artists who want to understand strategy. Author Biography Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic. A resident of Oakland, California, he passed away in June 2021. Details ISBN1590307216 Short Title TRAINING THE SAMURAI MIND Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 1590307216 ISBN-13 9781590307212 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle A Bushido Sourcebook Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.815 UK Release Date 2009-10-06 AU Release Date 2009-10-06 NZ Release Date 2009-10-06 US Release Date 2009-10-06 Author Thomas Cleary Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Publication Date 2009-10-06 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137879569;

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