Name/Title
Aikido and the harmony of nature / Mitsugi SaotomeEntry/Object ID
GV1114.35 .S26 1993Description
Here is a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotome exaimines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudal Japan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientific principles underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique. The author shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment of principles of the spirit. Negative force is not countered with aggression but is controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movement. This is the shape of Aikido and the dynamic shape at the foundation of all energies of existence. Aikido movement can only be understood from its roots in universal law and the processes of nature. The sincere practice and study of Aikido deepens our appreciation for the perfection of nature's balance and brings us back into harmony with our environment, other people, and ourselves. --Publisher's description.
Contents:
Foreword / David Jones
1. History of the Founder
2. Kannagara No Michi
3. The Beginning of the Universe
4. Perspective on Truth
5. The Harmony of Nature's Justice
6. The Justice of Nature's Harmony
7. Aggression and the Evolution of Bujutsu
8. Budo: The Education of Instinct
9. Aikido: The Transmission of Truth
10. Ki and Kokyu
11. Marubashi: The Elements of Reality
12. The Training Process
13. The Education of an Uchi Deshi
14. The Dojo: Spiritual OasisCollection
Jotidhammo CollectionDimensions
Dimension Description
xvi, 251 pages : illustrationsBook Details
Author
Mitsugi SaotomePublisher
ShambhalaDate Published
1993Publication Subjects
Aikido -- PhilosophyCall No.
GV1114.35 .S26 1993ISBN
0877735556