The Book of Five Rings

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. more

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3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-21-2009; I need a bit of help with this one; I was drinking tea at Samovar Cafe in San Francisco when I read a quote from this book in their menu. It got me quite curious about it and purchased a copy. I understand that it is a seminal piece of work during the time it was...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-14-2009; Profundity is in the Mind of the Beholder; How would a Japanese feudal army fare against a Macedonian phalanx or a Roman legion? Or to be more historical, how would samurai force led by Musashi in 1643 fare against an equal force led by Gustavus Adolphus, his Swedish...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-11-2009; Perhaps The Greatest Swordsman; Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645, legend has it that he was defeated as a swordsman. Basic philosophy win, style was simplistic and direct. Bruce Lee taught much the same philosophy.This is an excellent book. Have two hard back and this...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-10-2009; Awesome book; Although, I haven't finished this book due to a busy school schedule, The Book of Five Rings has been a great read.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-14-2009; Profundity is in the Mind of the Beholder; How would a Japanese feudal army fare against a Macedonian phalanx or a Roman legion? Or to be more historical, how would samurai force led by Musashi in 1643 fare against an equal force led by Gustavus Adolphus, his Swedish...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-21-2009; I need a bit of help with this one; I was drinking tea at Samovar Cafe in San Francisco when I read a quote from this book in their menu. It got me quite curious about it and purchased a copy. I understand that it is a seminal piece of work during the time it was...; read full review | report as inappropriate