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Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook | 
| Author: Thomas Cleary
Publisher: Shambhala
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 1590305728
Dewey Decimal Number: 170.440952
EAN: 9781590305720
ASIN: 1590305728
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Product Description
Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, 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 Mind gives an insider's 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.
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The Heart, Soul, Mind & Spirit of the Samurai July 15, 2008
In his truly inimitable and engaging style, Thomas presents us with an introduction and then a summary of twenty two of Japans greatest samurai, there thoughts, philosophies and life stories.
Covering a period of samurai from 1349 to 1865, we get right into the mind, spirit and true nature of what it was like to live their dangerous lives and how they ingeniously schemed to work out ways to survive and win battles with their enemies. There was rarely any quarter given in these harsh and brutal times.
It wasn't all bravery, wit and courage. These Japanese "knights" had to work out life saving strategies and tactics that would always win the day. If they survived the battle that they had lost, then they would probably have to up their lives to their lord and do the honourable thing by committing suicide to save face.
Beautifully & interestingly written by an expert in his field, you would expect nothing less from Thomas.
With over 600 years of experience all in one book, this has to be one of the best reference books for those seeking to understand what "The Way of the Warrior" is all about.
In Training June 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook is a great book. the book is easy to read with short chapters and informative passages written by masters and translated by Thomas Cleary. This book gives a great insight on the history, mindset, and growth of the Samurai culture. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the philosophy and history of the Samurai.
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