The Book of Five Rings

MUSASHI, MIYAMOTO

MIYAMOTO, Musashi

Sports & Outdoors

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

Book of Five Rings,/

Business & Money

Bantam]

Investigates the history and philosophy of this traditional form of Japanese sword fighting

The Book of Five Rings: The Real Art of Japanese Management

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

“You can attain an understanding with which to win against ten thousand.” Toward the end of his life, the great samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi set down the secrets of his legendary success—the timeless principles of craft, skill, timing, and spirit that result in victory. His emphasis on strategic thinking, concentration, appropriate caution, choice of weapon, and the work ethic reflects the traditional Japanese approach to life. Today The Book of Five Rings has become an underground classic in the American business community, where it is studied as a text on Japanese management techniques. At once pragmatic and philosophical, The Book of Five Rings is an enduring guide to enlightenment that enriches all aspects of life—both public and private—and provides the tools and wisdom necessary for success in any human endeavor. This acclaimed English translation was prepared jointly by a team of Western and Japanese scholars for the Nihon Services Corporation, and interpreting, translating, and business counseling service dedicated to breaking down cultural and communication barriers between Japan and the United States. This edition includes explanatory notes ad commentary on each chapter.

Management & Leadership

"The authors have made classic samurai wisdom accessible to the modern martial artist like never before." — Goran Powell, award winning author of Chojun and A Sudden Dawn\n"It's fascinating stuff!" — Steve Perry, New York Times bestselling author\n"The precepts offer priceless advice to anyone." — Kate Vitasek, University of Tennessee\n“The five point perspective inspired deep introspection. I have been elevated to higher and deeper levels of personal and professional growth by reading this book.” — Laela Erickson, Senior Business Development Executive\nMiyamoto Musashi (1584 – 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry. The iconic sword saint of Japan was clearly a genius, yet he was also a functional psychopath—ruthless, fearless, hyper-focused, and utterly without conscience. Shortly before he died, Musashi wrote down his final thoughts about life for his favorite student Terao Magonojo to whom Go Rin No Sho, his famous Book of Five Rings, had also been dedicated. He called this treatise Dokkodo, which translates as "The Way of Walking Alone."\nThe book you hold in your hands is the definitive interpretation of Musashi's final work. Readers are oftentimes subject to a single perspective about what some famous author from the past had to say, yet we are more holistic here. This treatise contains Musashi's original 21 precepts of the Dokkodo along with five different interpretations of each passage written from the viewpoints of a monk, a warrior, a teacher, an insurance executive, and a businessman. Each contributor has taken a divergent path from the others, yet shares the commonality of being a lifelong martial practitioner and published author. In this fashion you are not just reading a simple translation of Musashi's writing, you are scrutinizing his final words for deeper meaning. In them are enduring lessons for how to lead a successful and meaningful life.\nAbout the authors: 
Br. Kris Wilder, OSF is a member of The Order of St. Francis, one of many active Apostolic Christian Orders. A National Representative for the University of New Mexico’s Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he has earned black belts in three styles and teaches martial arts seminars world-wide. He was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018.\nAlain Burrese, J.D. is a former US Army sniper instructor who taught at the 2nd Infantry Division Scout Sniper School at Camp Casey, South Korea. He is also an attorney, speaker, and personal security, safety and self-defense instructor who has earned a 5th degree black belt in Hapkido.\nWallace Smedley is an educator who has worked for Chuck Norris’ KICKSTART KIDS Foundation since 2002, and helped develop their Character Education Values Curriculum. Teaching karate in the public school system, he has helped thousands of kids build character and enhance their self-esteem.\nLisa Christensen has worked as a Workers’ Comp Claims Examiner for over 30 years. An insurance executive, she is certified to adjudicate claims in Oregon and retains an Oregon General Lines Adjuster License. She has earned black belts in taekwondo and American Freestyle Karate.\nLawrence Kane, was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970. The bestselling author of 21 books, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more.

Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius--Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words

Burrese, Alain

Christensen, Lisa A

Smedley, Wallace

Stickman Publications, Inc.

From the bestselling authors of Musashi's Dokkodo, Sun Tzu Said, and Sensei Mentor Teacher Coach?Make Musashi's powerful precepts your own!Shortly before he died in 1645 Miyamoto Musashi, the venerable "Sword Saint" of Japan, passed along his wisdom. He called this treatise Dokkodo, which translates as "The Way of Walking Alone." Dokkodo was a short essay, a mere 21 passages, yet both profound and lifechanging for the lucky few who were able fathom and follow it. When scrutinized it proves as extraordinary today as when Musashi first wrote it centuries ago.Musashi blazed the trail, now you have the privilege of following in the Sword Saint's footsteps. This manual serves as a portal. In using it you will grow stronger, wiser, and more insightful. The structure is open-ended and expansive, helping you discover new insights and opportunities from Musashi's words. In this fashion, The Musashi Field Manual aligns your heart and mind. It guides you toward insightful discernment and enduring self-improvement.As a result, you will walk away stronger and more prepared for all of life's tests.

The Musashi Field Manual: The Sword Saint's Secrets for Winning the Tests of Life

Wilder, Kris

Kane, Lawrence A.

Religion & Spirituality

De los autores bestsellers de Dokkodo de Musashi, Sun Tzu Said y Sensei Mentor Teacher Coach...¡Haz tuyos los poderosos preceptos de Musashi!Poco antes de morir en 1645 Miyamoto Musashi, el venerable "Santo Espada" de Japón, transmitió su sabiduría. Tituló a este tratado Dokkodo, que se traduce como "El camino que se debe seguir solo". Dokkodo fue un ensayo breve, tan solo 21 pasajes, pero a la vez profundo y cambió la vida para los pocos afortunados que pudieron comprenderlo y seguirlo. Al examinarlo, resulta tan extraordinario hoy como cuando Musashi lo escribió por primera vez hace siglos.Musashi abrió el camino, ahora tú tienes el privilegio de seguir los pasos del Santo de la Espada. Este manual sirve como portal. Al utilizarlo, te harás más fuerte, más sabio y más perspicaz. La estructura es abierta y expansiva, lo que le ayuda a descubrir nuevas perspectivas y oportunidades de las palabras de Musashi. De esta manera, El Manual de Campo de Musashi alinea tu corazón y tu mente. Te guía hacia un discernimiento perspicaz y una superación personal duradera.Como resultado, saldrás más fuerte y más preparado para todas las pruebas que te presente la vida.

El Manual de Campo de Musashi: Ganar en la Vida (Spanish Edition)

Self-Help

For centuries, The Book of Five Rings has been a resource for gaining insight into the mind of the warrior spirit.The famous Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, originally wrote the work in 1645. Musashi, the Sword Saint, as he is known in Japan, killed his first man in a duel when he was only thirteen. He went on to fight in over sixty duels and never once lost.In The Book of Five Rings, Musashi recorded his secrets to success which are applicable to martial arts and any modern situation involving confrontation. Until The Book of Five Rings, the many translations of his original work are written from an academic standpoint because the authors have little with the sword or martial arts.D.E. Tarver brings a lifetime of experience in sword training, martial arts and business to this version, and the result is a highly motivating and easy to understand book. If you are serious about winning in any area of your life, The Book of Five Rings is the definitive guide to victory.

The Book of Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi

Tarver, D. E.

iUniverse

"The authors have made classic samurai wisdom accessible to the modern martial artist like never before." — Goran Powell, award winning author of Chojun and A Sudden Dawn "It's fascinating stuff!" — Steve Perry, New York Times bestselling author "The precepts offer priceless advice to anyone." – Kate Vitasek, University of Tennessee “The five point perspective inspired deep introspection. I have been elevated to higher and deeper levels of personal and professional growth by reading this book.” — Laela Erickson, Senior Business Development Executive Miyamoto Musashi (1584 – 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry. The iconic sword saint of Japan was clearly a genius, yet he was also a functional psychopath—ruthless, fearless, hyper-focused, and utterly without conscience. Shortly before he died, Musashi wrote down his final thoughts about life for his favorite student Terao Magonojo to whom Go Rin No Sho, his famous Book of Five Rings, had also been dedicated. He called this treatise Dokkodo, which translates as "The Way of Walking Alone." The book you hold in your hands is the definitive interpretation of Musashi's final work. Readers are oftentimes subject to a single perspective about what some famous author from the past had to say, yet we are more holistic here. This treatise contains Musashi's original 21 precepts of the Dokkodo along with five different interpretations of each passage written from the viewpoints of a monk, a warrior, a teacher, an insurance executive, and a businessman. Each contributor has taken a divergent path from the others, yet shares the commonality of being a lifelong martial practitioner and published author. In this fashion you are not just reading a simple translation of Musashi's writing, you are scrutinizing his final words for deeper meaning. In them are enduring lessons for how to lead a successful and meaningful life.

Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words

A Book of Five Rings

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