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The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Many translations have been made, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than other martial artists and people across East Asia. For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context....
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"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...
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The complete writings of famous Samuari Miyamoto Musashi, offering insights not just for warriors, but for anyone wishing to apply the Zen Buddhist principles of awareness and "no mind" to succeed in any endeavor. This book sheds new light on Japanese history and the true value of Bushido, the ancient code of the Japanese warrior.
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The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking new English translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original. Written by the famous Samurai Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), The Book of Five Rings is the most influential work on Samurai swordsmanship ever written, offering insights into Samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning...
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Get the Summary of Miyamoto Musashi's A Book of Five Rings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Miyamoto Musashi's "A Book of Five Rings" is a comprehensive guide on the Way of Strategy, tailored for warriors seeking to conquer adversaries and achieve renown. Musashi emphasizes the importance of mastering both the pen and the sword and accepting death. He criticizes those who lack a deep understanding of strategy...
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There are various Ways. There is the Way of salvation by the law of Buddha, the Way of Confucius governing the Way of learning, the Way of healing as a doctor, as a poet teaching the Way of Waka, tea, archery, and many arts and skills. Each man practices, as he feels inclined. It is, said the warrior's is the twofold Way of pen and sword, and he should have a taste for both Ways. Even if a man has no natural ability, he can be a warrior by sticking...
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'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.' -Miyamoto Musashi, Book of Five Rings. Shortly before his death in 1645, undefeated swordsman and wandering samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the 'true principles' required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or any theoretical approach, Musashi...
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Similar to The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Myamoto, Japan's most famous warrior and combat strategist, provides valuable lessons for anyone facing challenging circumstances-from business, war, and sports to fields of art, love, and politics. The samurai culture, created over a period of nearly seven hundred years by Japan's ruling class of warriors and epitomized in The Book of Five Rings, still influences every facet...
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"Step into the mind of Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's legendary swordsman. Grasp the essence of strategy, honor, and combat in this timeless classic."
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Experience the wisdom and teachings that have influenced warriors, business leaders, and strategists for centuries. "The Book of Five Rings" is not merely a manual on martial arts, but a profound reflection on life, philosophy, and the art of winning.
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This classic work interprets Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings specifically for the martial artist-as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended. It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on martial strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for...
11) A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS by Miyamoto Musashi: A Modern Translation for the 21st Century by T. L. Carlyle
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A retranslation of the masterwork on strategy with principles which can be applied to the battlefield, gaming, and the boardroom, as written by the master Ronin and Kensei (sword saint) Miyamoto Musashi. It includes a biography of Musashi and essays on history and the martial arts traditions of Japan. Text only.
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Miyamoto Musashi was renowned in his own time as an invincible warrior, a master artisan, an author, and philosopher. Today, his philosophy is still revered by the Japanese and used as a guide for daily decision-making-and business strategy. He wrote A Book of Five Rings not only as a thesis on doing battle, but also as a way to approach and live all aspects of life-"any situation where plans and tactics are used." When A Book of Five Rings first...