Training The Samurai Mind : A Bushido Sourcebook - Thomas Cleary

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Training The Samurai Mind

A Bushido Sourcebook

By: Thomas Cleary (Edited and Translated by)

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Paperback | 1 November 2009 | Edition Number 1

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A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings—spanning four hundred years—on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas Cleary

Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.

Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary presents a rich collection of writings on bushido by warriors, scholars, political advisors, and educators from the fifteenth century through the nineteenth century that provide a comprehensive, historically rich view of samurai life and philosophy. Training the Samurai Mind gives an insider’s view of the samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals.

The writings deal with a broad range of subjects—from military strategy and political science, to personal discipline and character development. Cleary introduces each piece, putting it into historical context, and presents biographical information about the authors. This is an essential read for anyone interested in military history and samurai history, and for martial artists who want to understand strategy.

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Non-Fiction Philosophy Non-Western Philosophy Oriental & Indian Philosophy History Regional & National History Asian History Mind, Body, Spirit Sports & Recreation Combat Sports & Self-Defence Oriental Martial Arts

Introduction	p. 1
Shiba Yoshimasa(1349-1410)	p. 17
Ichijo Kaneyoshi(1402-1481)	p. 25
Nakae Toju(1608-1648)	p. 31
Suzuki Shosan(1579-1655)	p. 43
Kumazawa Banzan(1619-1691)	p. 53
Yamaga Soko(1622-1685)	p. 61
Kaibara Ekken(1630-1714)	p. 69
Naganuma Muneyoshi(1635-1690)	p. 79
Muro Naokiyo(1658-1734)	p. 97
Yamamoto Tsunetomo(1659-1719)	p. 109
Izawa Nagahide(active ca. 1711-1732)	p. 113
Yamamoto Ujihide(n.d.)	p. 121
Hakuin Ekaku(1686-1769)	p. 127
Hojo Chikuho-shi(17th c.)	p. 133
Takayama Kentei(fl. ca. 1761-1764)	p. 141
Hayashi Shihei(1738-1793)	p. 171
Tomida Dairai(fl. ca. 1800)	p. 181
Adachi Masahiro(fl. ca. 1780-1800)	p. 185
Hoshino Tsunetomi(fl. ca. 1815)	p. 201
Hirayama Heigen(1759-1828)	p. 207
Sato Nobuhiro(1773-1850)	p. 219
Saito Totsudo(1797-1865)	p. 225
Glossary	p. 249
Bibliography	p. 273
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