The Book of Five Rings
Contributors: Thomas Cleary (Translator)
Edition: 1 edition
Series: Shambhala Library
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: June 24, 2003
Language: eng
Translated from: jpn
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781590300404
Subjects: Oriental & Indian philosophy; Oriental martial arts; Taoism; Leadership; Personal Growth - Success; Japan; Philosophy; Eastern; Philosophy / Eastern; Eastern - General; Early works to 1800; Military art and science; Swordplay
Description: "'The Book of Five Rings' is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. 'The Book of Five Rings' was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undedefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Tomas Cleary's translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates here another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, 'The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War' by Yagyū Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior"--Page 2 of cover.