Cleary, Thomas
Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590307212
- author:
- Cleary, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Oriental martial arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A collection of writings spanning four hundred years, Training the Samurai Mind offers an in-depth look at samurai ethos and philosophy. Thomas Cleary presents a rich selection of texts by warriors, scholars, and educators from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries, providing insight into the moral, psychological development of the warrior and their training in martial arts and strategy. The writings cover a broad range of subjects, including military strategy, personal discipline, and character development, all set against the backdrop of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Cleary introduces each piece, placing it within historical context, and provides biographical information about the authors. This collection is ideal for those interested in military history and samurai culture, as well as martial artists seeking to understand strategy. For a comprehensive understanding of the samurai world, this sourcebook is an invaluable resource.
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