Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

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ISBN 13:
9781590309858
author:
Yamamoto Tsunetomo
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Shambhala Publications Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
14 x 1.9 x 19.1 cm
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality, Other Religions, Eastern Mystical Philosophy, Oriental martial arts, Bushido, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Samurai - Conduct of life, Sports, Eastern, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Mar
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.55

Description

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai offers insight into the mind of a legendary Japanese warrior. Written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo in the 18th century, this collection of texts explores the concept of bushido - the Way of the Warrior - and its significance for samurai conduct and behavior. The original Hagakure consists of over 1,300 short texts that Tsunetomo dictated to a younger samurai over a seven-year period. This translation presents three hundred of the most representative texts, providing an accessible distillation of this guide for samurai. A new introduction by William Scott Wilson provides historical and philosophical background, offering a fresh perspective on the text. This edition sheds light on the nuanced concept of bushido, which relates heavily to the Zen concept of muga - the "death" of the ego. By understanding the context and meaning behind Hagakure, readers can gain insight into the samurai mind and the values that guided their lives.

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