Product Description

This martial arts guide contains three essays from the golden age of the samurai, composed by the spiritual mentor of Musashi and which expound upon the true philosophy of the martial way. It should offer sound guidance for enhanced spiritual development for today's practising martial artist.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #219622 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-09
• Format: Special Edition
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 142 pages

Customer Reviews

Illuminating, an essential companion for all men of faith
Takuan Soho's insight into the mechanics of the mind and its effects on performance, is much more than a manual for the martial artist. To sum up the first essay simply as saying "practice makes perfect" shows the ignorance Soho addresses in the first line of the first essay.

The three essays requires contemplation and an appreciation of its context. It is a useful companion to anyone who sees the usefulness of constant striving to improve one's Self, "We are that which we habitually do...", and a reminder to all faiths that humanity requires a moral code.

A magnificent collection from an old master
In this book, do not expect to find either enlightenment or the answer to your questions, because this is not a guide to life or spiritualism. Rather, the unfettered mind is a collection of letters, each revealing the viewpoint of the Zen master Takuan to the reciever. An amusing and deeply philosophical book, portraying a "path" long since abandoned. A must for anyone's bookshelf that contains spiritual books.

A PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
I have been involved with the martial arts for over 25 years. Student, instructor, swordsman. I consider this book a reference tool and a source of inspiritation. My copy is worn and tattered, what more can I say.

I am sure that Musashi valued his friendship with the author. The insights into human nature and self improvement are timeless.