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The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido - William Gleason (1995, Paperback)

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Subject
Religion & Spirituality
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Special Attributes
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ISBN
9780892815081

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Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
0892815086
ISBN-13
9780892815081
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1123751

Product Key Features

Book Title
Spiritual Foundations of Aikido
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Healing / Energy (Qigong, Reiki, Polarity), Inspiration & Personal Growth, Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Sports & Recreation
Author
William Gleason
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

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0.6 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in

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LCCN
94-026938
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If interested in a serious exploration of Japanese religion, the practice of Zen, or aikido history, this title could serve well. It thoroughly explains the basic philosophical concepts behind this martial art and the components of Shinto and Zen.
Dewey Edition
20
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
796.8/154
Table Of Content
A Word of Recommendation Japanese version A Word of Recommendation by Mitsugi Saotome-sensei Acknowledgments A Note to the Reader Introduction 1. The Origins of Aikido 2. The Way of Harmony 3. Shinto: The Spiritual Roots of Aikido 4. Kototama: The World of Ki 5. One Spirit, Four Souls 6. Three Origins, Eight Powers 7. Practice and Principle 8. The Order of the Universe Notes Glossary Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Morihei Ueshiba, who founded Aikido early in this century, intended that his martial art would give form to profound spiritual truth, and lead to a unification of the world's peoples. He saw Aikido not as a fighting method or as a competitive sport but rather as a means of becoming one with the laws of universal order-- ki , or life energy. Unfortunately, the subtleties of Ueshiba's teachings, veiled in the esoteric terminology of Shinto, can be puzzling for even the most advanced practitioners. They are not passed down today, and have never been introduced to the West. Gleason, a fifth-degree (Godan) black belt in Aikido, recognizing the importance of the spiritual aspects of the discipline, researched its roots in Shinto, and in this book is able to offer a clear explanation of Ueshiba's teachings. - Unlike the common "how-to" manuals on basic technique, this is the first book to introduce the underlying spiritual principles of Aikido--the elusive concept of kototama (word souls), expressed as one spirit, four souls, three origins, and eight powers--and how they relate to the forms. - Teaches the student how to use Aikido to accomplish spiritual goals. - Reveals little-known teachings of Shinto and Aikido, relating them to Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual teachings., Morihei Ueshiba, who founded Aikido early in this century, intended that his martial art would give form to profound spiritual truth, and lead to a unification of the world's peoples. He saw Aikido not as a fighting method or as a competitive sport but rather as a means of becoming one with the laws of universal order-- ki , or life energy. Unfortunately, the subtleties of Ueshiba's teachings, veiled in the esoteric terminology of Shinto, can be puzzling for even the most advanced practitioners. They are not passed down today, and have never been introduced to the West. Gleason, a fifth-degree (Godan) black belt in Aikido, recognizing the importance of the spiritual aspects of the discipline, researched its roots in Shinto, and in this book is able to offer a clear explanation of Ueshiba's teachings. * Unlike the common "how-to" manuals on basic technique, this is the first book to introduce the underlying spiritual principles of Aikido--the elusive concept of kototama (word souls), expressed as one spirit, four souls, three origins, and eight powers--and how they relate to the forms. * Teaches the student how to use Aikido to accomplish spiritual goals. * Reveals little-known teachings of Shinto and Aikido, relating them to Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual teachings.
LC Classification Number
GV1114.35.G54 1994

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  • by trami_68
    08 Sep, 2022

    Plenty of Knowledge on Kotodama - Good for Traditional Reiki Practitioners

    Great for those Seeking Sound Power & Technique through Kotodama practices (as used in traditional Japanese Reiki practice), an excellent purchase. I purchased this for the practice of Kotodama rather than the Aikido techniques, but even some of those have got me interested and exploring. I can easily recommend this book, it is wonderful. This is worth investing in, so take the plunge!

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    28 Feb, 2018

    Great buy!

    Came fast, packaged really well, and a good book for the price.

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    10 Jan, 2022

    Great purchase

    A Must need when developing a deeper understanding.

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    16 Aug, 2017

    thank you

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