Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path
Can wisdom be taught? Bohdi Sanders latest volume in theWarrior Wisdomseries contains a collection of aphorism-inspired observations about cultivating the warrior mentality. If a picture is equal to a thousand words, then Dr. Sanders has provided us with 165 verbal images of how to follow the Martial Way. Drawing upon an eclectic list of Eastern and Western sources from antiquity to the modern day, the author repeatedly counsels aspiring martial artists to do two things: first, always do what is just and true; second, always train as if it really matters. As Marcus Aurelius said, Do every act of your life as if it were your last.Dr. Sanders is dedicated with following the path of the warrior. One can debate whether warrior wisdom can really be taught, but Dr. Sanders shows us that it certainly can be nurtured and reinforced. Reserve a place on your bookshelf for this volume and turn to it for flashes of insight and inspiration. As for me, I am partial to Cervantes observation that proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience.--F. J. Chu, Author of; The Martial Way and Its VirtuesDr. Bohdi Sanders has rendered society a great service withWarrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Path. He has collected, preserved, explained and shared timeless wisdom with the next generation. The primary duty and privilege of the elders of any culture is to educate and prepare the next generation of citizens and warriors.Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Pathdoes this.Warriors exist so that citizens may exist, however do not be misled by the title.Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Pathapplies to each of us. The truths that Dr. Sanders has captured are a timeless snapshot of the cherished warrior creed that we must wholly embrace to survive and prosper in our time. Our children desperately need this wisdom and these lessons so that they are enlightened and strengthened for their roles as our future leaders. Without it their education is incomplete.In an age where murky relativism obscures clarity of vision and action,Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Path, pierces the fog with a clear framework of definitive and actionable principles. These are the principles of honor, courage, service and compassion that have guided and defined the most honored intellects in human history.Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Pathskillfully integrates the collective wisdom of Buddha, Confucius, Jesus, Seneca, Churchill, Aesop, Sun Tzu, Ghandi, Lao Tzu, Thomas Paine, George Washington and countless other greats. Dr. Sanders has assembled this treasure trove of ageless wisdom to provide us with a moral compass for conscience, conduct and purpose that we can easily apply to our daily life. Read it. Internalize it. Live it.--Kevin Brett, CEO - Kevin Brett Studios, Inc. and author of; The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in LifeIn this book, Dr. Bohdi Sanders collects wisdom from all ages and cultures, from 13th century Zen masters and philosophers to ancient Greece, and from world leaders to modern day warriors. All of these extraordinary men have left us wisdom that can teach us important life lessons, lessons just as applicable today as they were thousands of years ago.But a quote in and of itself is often useless without the proper context, a context that helps you understand the deeper meaning and nuances that are usually hidden at first. This is exactly what Bohdi Sanders brings to this book. He gives you his insights to help you contemplate and grasp the wisdom contained in the quotes he has included inWarrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Path. You'll not only find new understanding through his commentaries, but more importantly, you will also learn real-life-applicable knowledge throughout the many pages of this book.I highly recommendWarrior Wisdom: The Warrior s Path.--Wim Demeere, co-author of; The Fighter's Guide to Hard-Core Heavy Bag Training and Timing in the Fighting Arts: Your Guide to Winning in the Ring and Surviving on the Street