Title:
The complete Musashi : the book of five rings and other works: the definitive translations of the complete writings of Miyamoto Musashi-Japan's greatest Samurai
Publication Date:
2018
Publication Information:
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2018]
©2018
Physical Description:
223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, map ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9784805314760
Abstract:
The complete writings of famous Samuari Miyamoto Musashi, offering insights not just for warriors, but for anyone wishing to apply the Zen Buddhist principles of awareness and "no mind" to succeed in any endeavor. This book sheds new light on Japanese history and the true value of Bushido, the ancient code of the Japanese warrior.
Contents:
The book of Five Ring (Gorin-no-sho). Scroll 1: the earth scroll (chi-no-maki) ; Scroll 2: the water scroll (sui-no-maki) ; Scroll 3: the fire scroll (ka-no-maki) ; Scroll 4: the wind scroll (fū-no-maki) ; Scroll 5: the ether scroll (kū-no-maki) -- Mirror on the way of combat (Heidōkyō) -- Notes on combat strategy (Heihō-kakitsuke) -- Combat strategy in 35 articles (Heihō sanjūgo-kajō) -- The five-direction sword pathways (Gohō-no-tachimichi) -- The path walked alone (Dokkōdō) -- Appendix: Kokura monument (Kokura-hibun).
Language:
English
