A Book of Five Rings Author: Miyamoto Musashi | Language: English | ISBN:
B0011ERC00 | Format: EPUB
A Book of Five Rings Description
The Book of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645. It is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists: for instance, some business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work. ? Excerpted from The Book of Five Rings on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- File Size: 213 KB
- Print Length: 96 pages
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
- Publisher: MSI Publishing (December 16, 2007)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B0011ERC00
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,453 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > History > Military > Strategy - #60
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Religion & Spirituality > Other Eastern Religions - #80
in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Business & Money > Management & Leadership > Systems & Planning
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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