The Book of Five Rings Author: Miyamoto Musashi | Language: English | ISBN:
B00AITRIG2 | Format: EPUB
The Book of Five Rings 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 undefeated samurai Miyamoto
Musashi. Thomas 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 Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of
Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.
- File Size: 273 KB
- Print Length: 204 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1590300408
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications; 1 edition (July 22, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00AITRIG2
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
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in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > History > Military Science - #46
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This classic text deals with the delicate art of leadership, and was composed originally in 1643 by the famous samurai Miyamoto Musashi. But this book isn't just for those involved in the martial arts, as the previous reviewer suggests, no far from it; it's for anyone who wants to enjoy the neverending wisdom contained within this text. Thomas Cleary's translation of Miyamoto's masterpiece is comprehensible, with an introduction that presents us readers with the spiritual backdrop of the warrior tradition that is vital for the rest that proceeds. This most up-to-date edition also embraces one more important Japanese text - "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War" by Yagyu Munenori; here the book highlights insights of Zen and Taoism as they pertain to the way and life of the warrior. Enjoy the book! Cleary is a terrific translator.
By Swing King
The book appears at first to be written simply; it stated the obvious. Written at a time when perhaps things were simpler.
This is NOT a book to read in one sitting, though you easily could.
Read just a bit, then put it down and walk away. Allow what you have read to be mulled over in your mind.
The book is really complex. It contains secrets to living every day, for dealing with everyone you encounter no matter what their state of mind is. It contains secrets about how to do business.
The title is a translation. Like English, words can have multiple meanings. What is translated into the word "ring" can also be translated into "spheres" which I think is a more appropriate translation. The sphere is the most perfect thing in the universe. Beginning at a point and drawing the ring/sphere/circle you will get to a point where the line begins again upon itself. This is a key to understanding the book.
Cleverly written, it holds the knowledge to live at peace with the universe.
An excellent read and mental workout.
By A. L. Boyle
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