Heaven's Wind

Heaven's Wind: The Life and Teachings of Nakamura Tempu-A Mind-Body Integration Pioneer by Stephen Earle. Nakamura Tempu was a twentieth-century thinker and teacher whose mind-body approach to personal transformation had a profound impact on hundreds of thousands, including prominent leaders in government, industry, and the arts. His story is one of remarkable resilience and spiritual growth, spanning from his origins in Japan's samurai tradition to his work as a spy during the Russo-Japan War. After contracting tuberculosis, Tempu embarked on a search for a cure that took him to the halls of Columbia University, the salons of Paris, and the foothills of the Himalayas. Under the tutelage of an Indian guru, he practiced yoga and underwent a spiritual transformation that laid the groundwork for his secular and practical methodology for self-realization. This book chronicles Tempu's remarkable journey, revealing how his philosophy of mind-body unification has charted a clear path to mastery over hardship and the ability to meet life's challenges head-on. A fascinating historical narrative, personal account, and guide to practical philosophy, Heaven's Wind offers a unique insight into one of Japan's most inspirational thinkers and teachers.