The Art of Peace

New York Times Bestseller

These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The Art of Peace, presented here in a pocket-sized edition, offers a nonviolent way to victory and a convincing counterpoint to such classics as Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War.

Author: Morihei Ueshiba
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 11/10/1992
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 4.70h x 3.30w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780877738510
ISBN10: 0877738513
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts | General
- Philosophy | Mind & Body
- Philosophy | Eastern

About the Author
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was the founder of Aikido. At age eighteen, Ueshiba joined the Japanese military, during which time he also developed his skills in the martial arts. He eventually left the military, deeply discouraged by the death and destruction that results from combat. Ueshiba continued to experiment with a variety of martial arts, finding particular joy in the spiritual aspects of martial arts. He came to believe that a real warrior was one who was rooted in love, and it was in this spirit that he began to develop Aikido, a martial art that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict.